8 things I’ve learned about letting someone go
A couple of weeks ago, I got a Facebook message from a kick-ass young entrepreneur who occasionally asks for my advice.
It read: “Need a little advice! Tomorrow morning I’m letting go someone for the first time. I’m so nervous! Any good reads or advice?”
I sooooo got why she was nervous. Letting someone go is hands down one of the shittiest bits of running your own business. I’ve had to do it several times – the shortest tenure being three weeks and the longest being seven months.
I’m afraid it doesn’t feel any less shitty the more I’ve done it, but I’ve definitely learned some things that help me do the deed with more compassion, professionalism and conviction each time.
I could write a LOT on this topic, however as a starting point I’m sharing the email I sent her – verbatim. I hope it helps you if you ever need to part ways kindly with someone on your team.
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