You Don’t Have to Stop Caring.
Summary
- I view my role as being a guardian of the business, which supports all of us.
- It’s crucial to prioritize the wellbeing of the entire team over individual relationships.
- Keeping one person who isn’t performing can jeopardize the entire company.
- To make tough decisions like firing someone, I focus on what's best for the team and the business.
- While personal connections matter, the business and collective welfare come first.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest thinking of your role as a protector of the business. This mindset can help when tough decisions come up, like letting someone go. Remember, the business supports all of you. So, the wellbeing of the entire team should be your top priority.
A good way of doing this is by maintaining a clear view of what’s best for the team as a whole. Try to separate personal feelings from professional decisions. When someone isn't performing, it can hurt everyone in the company. Think about how keeping that person impacts others and the business's future.
To implement this, start by setting clear performance expectations for everyone. Discuss these openly with your team. This way, everyone knows their role and responsibilities clearly. It might also help to hold regular check-ins. This can create an ongoing conversation about performance, making it easier to address issues early.
Another tip is to prepare for tough decisions by gathering all necessary information. Make a list of facts, such as performance data, and review how the person’s role affects the company. This helps keep your decision grounded in what's best for the team overall.
Finally, you can balance care by offering support or resources to improve before making any final decisions. This shows that while you must prioritize the business, you still care about individual growth and success.