When is it time to say goodbye to a team member? How do you honor both your business needs and the human in front of you? In this refreshingly honest conversation, Dr. Sara and Dr. Marisa dive into the delicate dance of transitioning team members out of your business—a topic that's rarely discussed but critically important for sustainable growth.

With the vulnerability that only comes from lived experience (and collectively hiring over 40 people between them!), these two heart-centered leaders get real about navigating team transitions with integrity.

🔥 In This Episode:

• The subtle early warning signs that someone may no longer be aligned with your mission
• How to distinguish between a temporary challenge and a fundamental misalignment
• The trap of "mothering" team members instead of leading them
• Why extending grace without boundaries can damage your entire culture
• Practical steps to create clear accountability when you're giving someone a final chance to align

"If I hire someone and they leave a better human being than when they first started, I've done my job," shares Dr. Sara in this episode that proves true leadership means having both the courage to maintain standards and the wisdom to recognize when it's time for someone's journey to continue elsewhere.

Whether you're currently navigating a difficult team transition or simply want to strengthen your leadership muscles before you need them, this episode peels back the layers on what it truly means to lead with heart. It offers both the practical framework and the permission you need to lead with integrity—even when that means making the difficult decision to part ways. Because sometimes the most loving thing you can do is recognize when it's time to let go.

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