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Leadership Methods to Sustain Success
Many people are terrified of the “F” word, and why wouldn’t they be? Saying it makes people uncomfortable. Now, before your mind goes to far with this, the “F” word I’m referring to is “fire.” Employees hate being fired and most managers despise being on the end of delivering the news, “You’re fired.” However, letting someone go is often an act of compassion.
If someone is not meeting expectations, and the interventions you’ve employed are not changing that, then it’s time to let go. By firing that individual, using the most compassionate communication methods you can, you actually engage an even more powerful “F” word, facilitation. When it no longer makes sense to continue someone’s employment, firing that person facilitates their moving on and yours as well. Actor Jerry Seinfeld, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Coach Bill Belichick all got canned during their careers. Yet, these firings became the impetus that allowed them to reach greater successes.
So, go ahead, when it’s time to let someone go, fire with compassion. When you do, you may just be creating some opportunities for those people to experience some other “F” words, such as another job that’s a better FIT or a life opportunity that is simply FABULOUS.
