The Manager's Compass
Name what's happening.
Choose your route.
Every management challenge is a terrain condition — not a personal failure.
The Manager's Compass maps the friction you're navigating and gives you the Terrain Survey to locate where you actually are. Each post names what the system is doing, what it signals, and one clear move forward.
Find your source map first
How to Fire Someone: The Step-by-Step Guide for Managers
Termination conversations are one of the hardest responsibilities of management. Most managers delay, over-explain, or let guilt turn a necessary conversation into something cruel. The problem isn't that you care—it's that no one taught you how to do this with clarity. Here's your step-by-step guide to conducting termination conversations that preserve dignity for everyone involved.