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Know When to Run

When we have a problem employee we often get a lot of kudos for trying to save them. But maybe we shouldn’t TRY to save them at all. Continue reading

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Know When to Walk Away

I’m not a quitter. I’m the kind of person that digs in and gets it done. If it gets tough – no problem, I’ll just work harder. I mean, isn’t that the American Way? Doesn’t hard work equal success?
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Know When to Fold Them

Fired.   Terminated.   Sacked Call it what you will – Melynda and I should be able to recognize when it’s time to give someone the old heave-ho. We’ve both had major experience leading teams. Both of us have been on a … Continue reading

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Know When to Hold Them

Kenny Rogers is a great employee performance consultant.

“You got to know when to hold them, know when to fold them, know when to walk away, know when to run.”

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