I had a tough talk with my team mate. He has been under delivering since he has joined. I layed out the cards on the table. Things are not working out, I told him. Clouds are forming, is the exact phrase used. I kind of gave him a deadline till the end of the year. He steps it up or he gets out. I’d rather have someone who is a hard worker than a smartie; I’d rather have someone who gets things done over one who is just smart.
I need him to start running from the beginning. He puts a lot of pressure on him when it is already late in the game.
One of the strengths that I think I posses is that I am open and honest. I listen to others. I let them decide. That gives them a sense of belonging, a sense of being heard, a sense of ownership.