436. From Firing My Team to Finding My Leadership Style: 3 Lessons on Real Leadership

2026-01-15

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Would you ever fire the top-performing member of your team?

You may not have realized this, but if you've hired someone to help you with your business, if you've brought on support in your personal life, or if you're a parent, you're actually a leader. And as a leader, you have to make totally gut-wrenching decisions sometimes.

Through my journey as a leader, I've fired clients, individual team members, and even let go of my entire team. With the stories I share today, you'll learn about not only what I did right, but also about the things I would do completely differently next time.

In this episode, you will learn about:

A truth about firing that I'm willing to admit (even if I'm not happy about it).
The role that radical honesty plays in building the right team for your business.
My personal experiences in firing individuals and teams and what I learned from it.
What I learned about trusting my gut after working with a difficult company.
Red flags to look out for as a leader (especially when it comes to clients).
What to do when your top performers become a big problem.
Signs it's time to let someone go, and what steps to take to protect the transition.

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