How to know when Termination is right

Want to lose your top talent fast?

Keep protecting the wrong person:

Nothing drags down great people like
watching low standards stay in place.

They won’t complain.

They’ll disengage.

And then they’ll leave.

Not because the job was too hard—

But because it became too unfair.

Here’s what you risk by
keeping the wrong person:

🟥 Repeated mistakes
🟥 Declining team morale
🟥 Resistance to feedback
🟥 Conflict that never stops
🟥 Excuses instead of effort
🟥 Missed goals and deadlines
🟥 Lost time, trust, and momentum

If you’ve given support—
Set clear expectations—
And nothing changes—

It’s time to make the call.

Because leadership isn’t
just about who you grow.

It’s about who you let go.

Not out of punishment.

Out of respect for everyone else.

Your team sees everything.

Letting go isn’t being harsh.

It’s being responsible.

It’s protecting your culture.

It’s clearing space for someone who will rise to it.

And sometimes –

That’s the strongest move you’ll ever make.