Ep 40: The Leader’s Dilemma - Support, Improve, or Move on?

The Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast: Navigating Leadership with Emotional intelligence

In Episode 40, Ismail and Sameer explore the balance that leaders need to strike between helping their team members improve and knowing when to let go. It emphasizes the importance of investing time in employee development while also being willing to make tough decisions when necessary.

The conversation highlights the need for leaders to assess whether performance issues are due to a lack of skill or will, and to provide appropriate training and support. It also discusses the impact of poor performers on team morale and the importance of clear expectations and accountability. The conversation concludes by emphasizing the value of recognizing and leveraging individual strengths.

Main Topics:

• Investing time in helping employees improve is generally the right approach, but leaders need to assess whether performance issues are due to a lack of skill or will.
• Leaders should provide appropriate training and support to help employees develop their skills, but also be willing to make tough decisions if necessary.
• The impact of poor performers on team morale and overall performance should be considered when deciding whether to continue investing in their development.
• Clear expectations and accountability are essential for employee growth and improvement.
• Recognizing and leveraging individual strengths can lead to better performance and job satisfaction.

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