June 3, 2026

Despite them

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Sticks

It’s easier and can feel kinder to let slide an underperforming member of the team.

Easier, because you don’t have to deal with it.

Easier, because you don’t have to look for a replacement.

Easier, because who needs the hassle?

Kinder, because forcing them to look in the mirror might hurt their feelings.

Hey, they still get the work done, they’re jus a little slower or less polished than is expected or normal from everyone else.

It’s easier and can feel kinder to let slide a disruptive or dysfunctional member of the team.

Hey, they still get their work done.

And everyone else has learned how to (grimace and) get on with things despite them.

And it’s kinda-sort working in the short term.

Is it though?

And your good people, seeing how the world works here, will eventually go somewhere it works better.

Skippy strategy: Deal with people issues.

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