Motivate or Terminate Poor Performers

In today’s episode we’re digging into seven questions leaders should ask of themselves and employees about termination.

An episode of the STAKE: The Leadership Podcast podcast, hosted by Alyson Van Hooser, titled "Motivate or Terminate Poor Performers" was published on December 11, 2020 and runs 9 minutes.

December 11, 2020 ·9m · STAKE: The Leadership Podcast

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Summary

Do you have a poor performing employee? Legally, you may have to terminate. However, this could be a test of your leadership! In today’s episode we’re digging into seven questions leaders should ask of themselves and employees. These seven questions will help you level up your leadership so you can be sure you’ve left nothing on the table when it comes to leading others well. Let’s dig in! ---------- For tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite success in your leadership journey, sign up for my leadership blog HERE. If your organization would benefit from higher-performing leaders and employees, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. Want to reach me directly? Email [email protected]. Enjoy this episode? Will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders elevate their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an even bigger impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

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Do you have a poor performing employee? Legally, you may have to terminate. However, this could be a test of your leadership! In today’s episode we’re digging into seven questions leaders should ask of themselves and employees. These seven questions will help you level up your leadership so you can be sure you’ve left nothing on the table when it comes to leading others well. Let’s dig in! ---------- For tangible action steps and refreshing insights to help ignite success in your leadership journey, sign up for my leadership blog HERE. If your organization would benefit from higher-performing leaders and employees, check out more information about the comprehensive leadership development training I do HERE. Want to reach me directly? Email [email protected]. Enjoy this episode? Will you please subscribe and leave a review? Your reviews help this show get discovered by more incredible leaders just like you. I’m obsessed with helping leaders elevate their performance results and I’d love to have you help me make an even bigger impact! Thank you so much! P.S. Share and tag me on social -- @AlysonVanHooser -- and I’ll share your comments and big takeaways on my feed!

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