You're not being kind by staying silent. You're avoiding a critical part of your job as a leader.
If you've been watching someone on your team struggle, missing deadlines, having a bad attitude, not showing up, and you haven't said a word, this episode is for you.
Most new managers avoid hard conversations because it feels like the compassionate thing to do. Give them another chance. Wait and see. But here's the truth: silence doesn't protect your employee.
It just delays the damage — and makes you responsible for it.
In this episode, Jen shares a personal story of being blindsided by feedback her boss had been sitting on for months. She breaks down exactly why new leaders avoid these conversations (hint: it's not kindness — it's fear wearing a disguise).
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