Grieving When a Team Member Quits

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It's easy to feel upset and disappointed when a team member decides to leave your company. But it's important to remember that this is a natural part of the business cycle - people come and go, and it doesn't necessarily reflect badly on you as a leader. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instead of dwelling on the negative, use this opportunity to evaluate your team dynamic and see if there are any areas that you can improve. Here are some tips for grieving the loss of a team member in a productive way.</span></p> <p><strong>In today’s episode, we discuss: </strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- How to deal with saying goodbye to a teammate you really cared about. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- What to learn from the employees who have bad endings with your company. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">- If you should ever keep the door open to former employees who want to return to your organization.</span></p> <p><strong>Subscribe and Review</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you subscribed to my podcast? If the answer is no, I’d love for you to subscribe. Diary of a Doer is full of stories of business, some behind the scenes, and freaking amazing guests.</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re feeling really generous, I’d love for you to give me a review on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps me out a ton!</span></p>