How To Confront Problem Employees

Be Quick, Be Fair, Be Honest

Dealing with challenging team members is uncomfortable. That’s part of the reason this skill is often the lowest rated among leaders.

Leaders who struggle to address challenging employees face the negative impact these individuals can have on their teams and the broader organization. Such employees harm more than their work; they lower team morale, disrupt results, and foster disengagement.

Team performance largely depends on the leader, so you must address these issues promptly and effectively.

🚀 High-Performance Examples:

• Quick Action with Tough Employees: Good leaders act fast when dealing with difficult team members to keep everyone working well together.

• Spotting Problems Early: They're great at noticing problems early, which helps them fix things before they get worse.

• Handling Team Arguments: They know how to manage fights and disagreements in the team, keeping things smooth and friendly.

• Making Smart Choices: These leaders are known for making really smart decisions, even when things are tricky.

• Talking Through Issues Well: They're really good at talking about tough stuff in a way that's clear and respectful.

I’ve built out a free template that covers more:

High-Performance Examples 🚀

What’s Holding You Back ⛔ 

Self-Assessment Questions ❔

Growth Strategies 📈

Access the How to Confront Problem Employees Guide ↘️ HERE

See you next week!

-Shaun

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