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Jay and Seth dive into a difficult management "therapy" session: how do you terminate an employee who is beloved by the team but consistently underperforms? They debate the cost of keeping a "60-cent-on-the-dollar" employee for the sake of culture versus the mission of the firm. The hosts also pivot to 2026, discussing Seth's plan to scale family law and move into a more visionary, less managerial role. Finally, they brainstorm the value of firm-wide "Saturday Summits" and the logistics of bringing international team members stateside for anniversaries. Listen now to learn how to navigate the emotional and economic complexities of firing a popular employee.
#LawFirmManagement #LegalHiring #FirmCulture
By Jay Ruane & Seth Price5
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Jay and Seth dive into a difficult management "therapy" session: how do you terminate an employee who is beloved by the team but consistently underperforms? They debate the cost of keeping a "60-cent-on-the-dollar" employee for the sake of culture versus the mission of the firm. The hosts also pivot to 2026, discussing Seth's plan to scale family law and move into a more visionary, less managerial role. Finally, they brainstorm the value of firm-wide "Saturday Summits" and the logistics of bringing international team members stateside for anniversaries. Listen now to learn how to navigate the emotional and economic complexities of firing a popular employee.
#LawFirmManagement #LegalHiring #FirmCulture

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