Five conversations. Clear language. Built on dignity and respect.
Performance conversations are the most avoided and most valuable tool a founder has. This guide gives you the framework, the preparation checklist, and the exact language for the five conversations that matter most — from the small early redirect to the formal performance discussion to the separation conversation.
Each conversation is built around four principles: dignity, clarity, timeliness, and consistency.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
The Early Redirect — before it becomes a pattern
The Pattern Conversation — when it has become one
The Formal Performance Discussion — when structure is required
The Role-Change Conversation — when the role has outgrown the person
The Separation Conversation — handled with clarity and respect
Best for: Founders who know a conversation needs to happen and want to go in prepared, not improvising.
Five conversations. Clear language. Built on dignity and respect.
Performance conversations are the most avoided and most valuable tool a founder has. This guide gives you the framework, the preparation checklist, and the exact language for the five conversations that matter most — from the small early redirect to the formal performance discussion to the separation conversation.
Each conversation is built around four principles: dignity, clarity, timeliness, and consistency.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
The Early Redirect — before it becomes a pattern
The Pattern Conversation — when it has become one
The Formal Performance Discussion — when structure is required
The Role-Change Conversation — when the role has outgrown the person
The Separation Conversation — handled with clarity and respect
Best for: Founders who know a conversation needs to happen and want to go in prepared, not improvising.
