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Have you ever let go of a hire and did that process break you emotionally?

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  1. Advaita Nigudkar
    Advaita Nigudkar

    BILL Director Product Management • 11mo

    People management is not easy, and letting someone go is one of the hardest parts of the job, both emotionally and professionally. The first time I had to do it, I remember questioning myself a lot: Did I support them enough? Was my feedback clear and early enough? Could I have turned this around with more time? You want to believe that with the right coaching, anyone can succeed, and it’s tough when that doesn’t happen. But over time, I’ve learned to balance empathy with objectivity. I now make ...Read More

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  2. Mike Flouton
    Mike Flouton

    Boxford Capital Managing Partner | Formerly Barracuda, SilverSky, Digital Guardian, OpenPages, Cybertrust • 4y

    Unfortunately, this is one of the sad truths that comes with management. Sooner or later you will have to let someone go. It's never easy. I'm not sure it's ever broken me emotionally, but it's a really crappy experience for everyone involved.  I really don't have any words of wisdom on this one, apart from not letting a bad situation drag on. If there's someone who is affecting morale (either by performing lower than others or by being toxic), think of the good of the team. Don't let one bad ap ...Read More

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