Ep 83: Why “Bad Employees” Are Usually a Leadership Failure

SummaryMost agency owners think they have a people problem.In reality, they’re firing symptoms and keeping the disease.In this solo episode, I break down the exact framework I use with my private coaching clients to diagnose underperformance before it turns into churn, burnout, or a bad firing decision.Takeaways:Why your first instinct to blame the employee is usually wrongThe hidden cost of misdiagnosing team issues (and why it compounds fast)The difference between a process problem, a clarity problem, and a true people problemThe 30 second diagnostic I use before ever considering letting someone goHow unclear expectations quietly destroy trust inside your teamWhen a “bad employee” is actually a client fit issue in disguiseJoin the free agency uplift community: The Agency Uplift CommunityGet the 5 free custom GPTs that will help you stop being the bottleneck:The Agency Leverage Blueprint 👉 Get new episodes right to your inbox - click here 👈