You Want to Fire, But You’re Constipated—Here’s How to Fix It
Avoiding the hard conversation doesn’t make you kind. It makes you complicit. Your team sees the weakness. Your best players are losing faith. Make the call. Clean the culture. Own your seat as a real leader.
You Want to Fire, But You’re Constipated—Here’s How to Fix It
You know the person.
The one who’s dragging the team down.
The one who’s got bad energy. The one who’s poisoning morale.
And you’re doing nothing about it.
Why?
Because you’re constipated. You’re stuck.
You’re avoiding the inevitable.
You’re putting it off—hoping it will fix itself.
But it won’t. And you know it.
Here’s the truth: If you don’t deal with this now, you’re killing your culture and losing your best people.
Stop Holding Your Team Hostage
Every day you avoid this decision is another day your team’s morale sinks.
The longer you let it drag out, the harder it gets to fix.
The longer you wait, the more you’re letting mediocrity set in.
You’re holding onto a bad employee because you’re too afraid to act.
And in doing so, you’re letting them poison everything you’ve built.
You’re tolerating what should never be tolerated.
Why You’re Stuck
It’s simple. You’re scared.
You’re scared of the conversation.
You’re scared of conflict.
You’re scared of what might happen.
But here’s the kicker: If you’re not willing to have the tough conversation, you’re not leading.
And if you’re not leading, your team knows it. They’re watching you fail.
It’s easier to push through the discomfort of a difficult conversation than to let the poison spread.
How to Deal With the Problem—Fast
- Acknowledge the reality: The longer you wait, the worse it gets.
- Act fast: Make the call, have the conversation. Be direct. Be clear.
- Don’t sugarcoat: There’s no need to cushion the blow. Be honest and transparent about why this isn’t working.
- Be decisive: You’ve waited long enough. The time is now.
Your Best People Are Watching
One bad attitude is like a virus—it spreads fast.
And here’s the truth you don’t want to admit: Your best people will leave before the problem does.
They’ll see that you’re not willing to do what’s necessary, and they’ll quit, taking their best energy with them.
So stop waiting. Deal with it. Fast. Fair. Final.
Take Action Now—Lead With Confidence
You’re not doing your team any favors by avoiding the tough calls.
Leadership is about making decisions, even when they’re hard. It’s about protecting your culture, your standards, and your team.
If you’re ready to stop avoiding the hard conversations, DM me “Lead With Confidence” and let’s get your team back on track. It’s time to step up and lead, not hide.