Say Goodbye to Toxic Employees Before They Destroy Your Team Dynamics

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Josh recalls a moment that stopped him in his tracks. He was dreading a call with a potential new client. He realized that if the relationship was already draining before the contract was even signed, what would it look like a few months in? That was the moment he knew: this wasn’t a fit. And he backed out.

In this episode of The Business Fix, Chrissy and Josh apply that same clarity to something even harder: knowing when it’s time to let an employee go and say goodbye. With firsthand stories of workplace drama and team dynamics gone sideways, they unpack the high cost of inaction and how firing toxic employees might be the smartest move for your business management strategy.

Whether you lead a small team or an enterprise, recognizing the ripple effects of toxic employees is vital. From declining employee morale to a deteriorating organizational culture, keeping the wrong person too long can derail your success. Chrissy and Josh don’t just talk theory, they offer clear, candid insight into navigating difficult conversations, boosting employee performance, and protecting small business leadership from unnecessary burnout.

This episode doesn’t just address the how of employee termination, it tackles the why with empathy, strategy, and a dose of humor. If your business is being drained by workplace toxicity, tune in to learn why saying “goodbye” might be the most growth-friendly move you can make.

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Chapters

1. Why This Episode Matters to Every Leader (00:00:00)

2. Celebrating Wins and Real Talk About the Week (00:00:54)

3. The Financial Toll of Keeping Toxic Employees (00:02:39)

4. Leaders’ Biggest Blind Spot: Hope Isn’t a Strategy (00:04:47)

5. The Red Flags You Can’t Afford to Miss (00:07:52)

6. You’re Not Jesus: Stop Trying to Save Everyone (00:08:47)

7. How Employee Termination Can Be Respectful and Strategic (00:10:00)

8. Firing Fast: A Leadership Lesson Learned the Hard Way (00:11:49)

9. What Makes Someone Truly Toxic? It’s Not Just Personality (00:15:33)

10. Is It Conflict or Coaching Opportunity? Know the Line (00:19:25)

11. The One Trait That Demands a Goodbye: Uncoachable Behavior (00:21:11)

12. Saying No Isn’t Rebellion, It Might Be a Leadership Gift (00:23:16)

13. The Emotional Toll of Holding On Too Long (00:25:29)

14. Empowering Managers to Say Goodbye with Confidence (00:30:49)