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The Right Way to Fire Someone

September 7, 2026 · 28 min

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The longer you avoid a performance problem, the harder it gets to fix. 

In this episode, head coach John Felkins and Vice President of Entreleadership Jason Williams break down how to have tough conversations early, coach with clarity, and know when it’s time to let someone go.

 

 

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