“Today is your last working day with us. Please ensure you return your laptop and any other company belongings.”
These words are common these days in the corporate world.
Isn’t it?
Terminating someone’s employment isn’t inherently negative; it’s an essential aspect of managing an organization. So, what makes it bad?
What I’ve noticed, it’s not the act itself but rather the manner in which it’s executed. Successfully running a company involves numerous considerations:
👉 How do we hire the right people?
👉 How do we handle terminations respectfully?
👉 How do we structure our teams and departments effectively?
👉 How do we define and pursue our company’s vision, mission, and goals?
👉 How do we ensure alignment with our company’s direction?
👉 How do we operate as an organization, not just a small business or LaLa company?
The list goes on.
No person is 100% perfect in every aspect. Running a successful organization requires trust in your team. Without that trust, you’re merely managing a small enterprise which is called a “LaLa” company.
To truly thrive and make a lasting impact, we must think beyond ourselves, trust our team members, and relinquish the need for excessive control.
Ultimately, this means evolving from being merely a boss to becoming a genuine leader.
What are your thoughts on this?
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