Episode 98

Is It Time to Fire Them? 3 Telltale Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

You're steering the ship of your business, and you've got to make sure the right folks are on board. Sometimes that means making tough calls to remove the ones who might not be the best fit. It's a challenge, but one we all have to tackle. But worry not! I'm here to guide you through the stormy waters of making the decision to fire someone.

First things first, we're talking key indicators – those telltale signs that it's time to part ways. When it comes to evaluating your team members, pay close attention to their attitude and behavior. Are they meeting deadlines and delivering top-notch work? If not, it might be time to make that tough decision. Remember, we're not just talking about the individual – their impact on the entire team is crucial too.


I know it can be hard to wrap your head around but believe me, you're not a bad person or a bad leader if you need to let someone go! It's all part of the journey of being a boss. Tune in for three key areas to consider when contemplating whether it's time to part ways.


What you'll hear in this episode:

[2:50] Indicators to pay attention to.

[4:25] Look at their attitude and behavior.

[6:10] Things to look for in undermining your team.

[7:50] The impact on the team.

[9:50] You're not a bad person.


Listen to Similar Episodes:

You Need To Fire an Employee… Now What?

Tough Conversations and Effective Communication: Insights from Lori Harder

How to Fire Somebody (The Right Way) with Karly Wannos


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Hey, I’m Jackie Koch. I have over 15 years of experience prospecting talent and building teams for Fortune 500 companies, startups and small businesses in all types of industries.  Technically, I have an MBA from Concordia University, although I’d argue I learned more about growing and scaling a modern business over the last 5 years in the LA tech start up scene. There I built out recruiting and People Operations teams for high growth tech start ups. I love entrepreneurs and being one at heart, I started my own business during the pandemic. I’m the founder and CEO of People Principles where I help founders scale through fractional recruiting and people operations services.