219: Did I make a bad hire? How do I know? What do I do?

Hiring is exhausting, and nothing messes with your confidence faster than wondering, “Did I just make a really expensive mistake?”

In this episode, we take a clear-eyed, practical look at how to assess a new hire without panic, resentment, or dragging things out way too long. Plus we’ll talk about what to do when the answer isn’t obvious.

In this episode of Real Talk: Leading Small Teams, you’ll learn:

• Why deciding someone “isn’t a fit” too fast or too late creates bigger problems
• The role onboarding and missing expectations plays in hiring
• The 30–60–90 day check-in framework that removes guesswork
• Why most performance issues come down to feedback that was never given
• The red flags that aren’t coachable and how to address them compassionately

If you’ve ever felt stuck between “I should give this more time” and “I should’ve acted months ago,” this episode will help you make the call with clarity  and confidence.

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