Why We Need to Let Under-Performers Go

One of the most important decisions we can make as leaders is when to let someone go. Although it’s never a fun decision and an even less enjoyable task, I personally find it easiest to let someone go when their behaviors don’t align with our culture. There is no place for, and I refuse to tolerate, mean-spirited and disrespectful people. No matter how skilled or experienced the person is, if they are not a nice person, there is no place for them in our organization.

I find it more difficult...