E49 | Rethinking Two Weeks’ Notice with Robert Glazer

Robert Glazer is a best-selling author, speaker, and founder of the award-winning agency, Acceleration Partners. He challenges the outdated model of employee exits. Drawing from his experience building a values-driven, remote-first company, Robert introduces the Open Transition Program – a bold, trust-based approach to offboarding that creates better outcomes for both employers and employees.  Robert outlines four key principles: psychological safety, honest communication, mutual benefit, and respect. He illustrates how early and open conversations can prevent toxic exits and foster productive alumni relationships. He also outlines how his capacity-building framework supports healthier transitions by developing better people, not just better workers.  For leaders still clinging to longevity as a marker of loyalty, Robert offers a fresh lens – one that sees employment as a shared journey rather than a lifelong contract.  Takeaways  Psychological safety enables honest conversations before performance issues spiral out of control.  Open Transition Program reframes exits as collaborative, respectful, and strategically planned departures.  Most people can handle the truth—they just rarely hear it early.  Exit conversations improve when framed with empathy, clarity, and mutual benefit.  The two-weeks’ notice model is outdated and often causes organisational harm.  Toxic exits often stem from poor communication, not bad intentions or people.  Employees who leave well can become future advocates or even return.  Clarity and check-ins prevent resentment, surprise firings, and emotional fallout on both sides.  Treating departures like expiring contracts normalises change and strengthens professional relationships long-term.  Follow Robert Glazer https://robertglazer.com/  Books on this episode Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice: Changing the Way Employees Leave Companies for the Better by Robert Glazer https://amzn.to/4i636xE Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others by Robert Glazer https://amzn.to/3R3IjQf Mistakes Were Made (but Not By Me) by Carol Tavris https://amzn.to/44fy4Qp  Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEvolutionPartners  Newsletter – each week I share interesting insights, articles and ideas you can use. Join other leaders and subscribe to The Evolution Partners newsletter https://evolutionpartners.com.au/subscribe/  Books – Learn more about our books https://evolutionpartners.com.au/books/ Made to Thrive: The practical, prescriptive guide on how to be a great CEO Onboarded: How to bring new hires to the points where they are more effective faster. A business case for leaders on why you should commit to an effective onboarded process. Onboarded for Managers: Helping managers bring new hires to the point where they are more effective faster.  Follow me: on https://au.linkedin.com/in/bradleygiles on https://twitter.com/Evolution_Perth Enjoying the show? Leave a review Support the show: https://www.facebook.com/evolutionpartnersperthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.