4 signs that an employee’s performance has dropped (and what to do about it)

Do you wish that your team would step up and take initiative? Are you tired of team members not pulling their weight?You are not alone.As you will find out in this podcast episode, there is no such thing as a well-rounded small business owner. We all have our strengths, preferences and weaknesses.The problem is, as small businesses evolve, owners - particularly in knowledge worker type businesses - often find themselves caught between the day-to-day client work and then trying to do everything else that comes with the challenges of scaling. This can make it difficult to spot performance issues early on. You're busy "working in" the business, leaving little time to "work on" it. And probably more importantly, if you are like me, you naively trust that your team members will do a proper job in the time available. That’s why this article will explore how to identify and tackle performance problems, allowing you to protect your business and have a calmer and more stable business. In effect, helping your teenager-like small business grow into a mature adult.This is what this podcast episode is about.This episode explores:- Why addressing performance matters- 4 signs of a performance problem looming- How to safely address a performance issueWelcome to a free podcast episode of Start Up To Grown Up: Your source for ideas, insights and tactics to take back control of your business and scale it sustainably and profitably by Heather Townsend, award-winning author of The Accountants’ Millionaires’ Club and Founder of The Accountants’ Growth ClubEach episode of the Start Up To Growth Up Podcast is based on my weekly Substack Article on the same topic. Head over to my substack to subscribe https://substack.com/@startuptogrownup so you never miss an article or episode again. Get full access to Start Up To Grown Up at startuptogrownup.substack.com/subscribe