117: Leadership Dilemma - When Do You Fire an Employee?

When is it time to fire an employee?  How do you know if firing is the right decision?   Listen now for these answers and more! ============================   When you're ready, here are three ways I can help you build your engineering career:   1. Grab my eBook … 49 tips you can apply immediately to stand out and move up, without any fancy degrees or certifications.   2. Join me at Happy Hour … my LIVE monthly workshop where we dig deep into career growth strategies and provide 1:1 open coaching for you at the end of the session.   3. Apply for the Lifestyle Engineering Blueprint …work with me and my team privately in our intensive coaching program, exclusively for engineering leaders.   ============================   In this episode, we tackle the sensitive topic of managing underperforming team members and making the tough decision to let someone go.    We dive into the balance of tough love versus extending grace, and how hard personal circumstances can impact an individual's ability to perform.    We explore the question of whether empathy has been demonstrated in these situations, and share specific actions leaders must take to create A-player teams.   So press play and let's chat… if you're a leader or manager struggling with hiring and firing decisions, this episode is a must-listen.   ============================   HAPPY ENGINEER COMMUNITY LINKS:   > Full Show Notes, Resources, & More   > Join our Facebook Group! Get access to bonus content and live coaching as growth-minded leaders build careers together.   ============================   WE GROW BY WORD OF MOUTH   If you have received value from The Happy Engineer PodCast, would you help us pay it forward by SHARING this episode with another engineer?   Hit the SHARE button, or copy the episode URL and paste it into a text message or social media post!   Thank you for helping us grow the show.   ============================   Connect with your host, Zach White:   LinkedIn (primary) Instagram Facebook YouTube