Stop Rescuing Underperformers: How to Make Consequences Stick artwork
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Stop Rescuing Underperformers: How to Make Consequences Stick

Jul 14, 2026 · 26:32

Underperformers don't change because you ask them nicely. They only change when they can no longer avoid the consequences of not delivering.Every time you swoop in and rescue someone, you’re filling that performance gap on their behalf. At the same time, you’re reinforcing the fact that they never have to meet an acceptable standard, if they don’t want to. You might think you're just deliveri…