Listen "44. How to Fire People"
Episode Synopsis
When it comes to managing your business, there’s a topic that most people don’t like to talk about: Firing people. It’s probably the hardest part of being in business. But in order to make sure we know how to fire people the right way, we have to be willing to have conversations about it. We’re going to offer our experience and approach to this, and how to get in the right mindset about firing. We also offer our personal scripts for handling these difficult conversations.Performance improvement planHave a planBe in person (when possible)Be briefBe clinical in your words and passionate in your tonesShow your heartBe clear and directListen to themBe careful not to over-sympathizeEnd on a positive noteHow you tell the teamWe are not human resource experts, so please consult somebody before taking action on this advice.Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media
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