I don’t know what you thought of the post title. But today I had to deliver the tough message to a team member that she is fired. I did give her many opportunities and did all my best to turn her around. But it just didn’t work. Twice earlier, I was in such a situation but the respective resources turned around remarkably. Though I don’t feel guilty, it is not a good feeling. Anyway, hiring and firing are part of being in the management!