Being a leader means making the hard calls nobody else wants to make

3w ago1 min read

Had to let someone go from my team at work yesterday. Guy was a good person but he wasn't pulling his weight and it was affecting everyone else. I did it respectfully and gave him a fair severance but man it weighs on you. Been thinking about it all day. This is what leadership actually is though. It's not the fun stuff, it's not the praise. It's making decisions that are right for the people depending on you even when they're uncomfortable. My grandfather used to say that a man's character is defined by how he handles the moments nobody is watching. This one felt like that.

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DDerekRegular3w ago

That's a tough one man. Those decisions keep you up at night, but you're right that it affects the whole team when someone isn't pulling their weight. Sounds like you handled it with integrity, which is what matters.

MMike R.New Dad3w ago

I've been there, and it sucks even when you know it's the right call. The fact that you recognize he's a good person shows you made the decision for the right reasons. How are you holding up after it?