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Making Tough Decisions as a Leader
It can be difficult to make tough decisions as a leader when you consider the personal hardships of an employee. However, becoming that employee's career agent and helping them find a better fitting job can still achieve the necessary outcome without causing unnecessary pain and suffering.
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Sometimes making a business decision can conflict with empathizing with an employee's personal struggles.
40:40 - 44:39 (03:58)
Summary
Sometimes making a business decision can conflict with empathizing with an employee's personal struggles. However, by acting as a career agent and helping them find a new job, you can alleviate their pain and stress while still prioritizing the success of the company.
ChapterMaking Tough Decisions as a Leader
Episode#658: CEO Coach Matt Mochary — Live Coaching with Tim, Why Fear and Anger Give Bad Advice, How to Perform Personal Energy Audits, The Power of Accountability Partners, Delegation Tips, Strategies for Hiring the Right People, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The similarities between a partner search and a job search are explored, and the importance of setting oneself up for success through the help of friends and advocacy is emphasized.
44:39 - 47:43 (03:04)
Summary
The similarities between a partner search and a job search are explored, and the importance of setting oneself up for success through the help of friends and advocacy is emphasized. However, it is also noted that in cases of fraudulent behavior or reputational risk, it may not be appropriate to provide advocacy for an employee who is soon to be let go.
ChapterMaking Tough Decisions as a Leader
Episode#658: CEO Coach Matt Mochary — Live Coaching with Tim, Why Fear and Anger Give Bad Advice, How to Perform Personal Energy Audits, The Power of Accountability Partners, Delegation Tips, Strategies for Hiring the Right People, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
A business coach states that in his experience, employees are rarely fired due to criminal behavior but rather incompetence or extreme irresponsibility.
47:43 - 50:16 (02:32)
Summary
A business coach states that in his experience, employees are rarely fired due to criminal behavior but rather incompetence or extreme irresponsibility.