Firing people is an ugly business. It is especially so when you know it’s a good person with a family and needs but that can’t be the only reason you keep an employee I’ve found. 

Some people just aren’t a good fit. What’s so tough is letting them go with respect and compassion and also leaving their dignity intact. It’s hard and I have never liked it. But, being a business owner with employees means that it is something I have to do from time to time. 

If you have employees, kudos to you doing the hard things. I promise that in your discomforts and challenges are a plentitude of life lessons that not everyone has the privilege of learning. But, keep going, my friend, we need leaders to pave the way for better tomorrows.