Chapter 64. Know When to Let Go
Sometimes it’s really hard to let go, to know when to stop. But some projects just aren’t going to work. Some team members are never going to fit in. Some bosses are never going to be possible to work with. Some situations must simply cease.
The good manager knows instinctively when to back off, to bail out, to retreat, to walk away whistling, pride intact and dignity in place. This rule is for you but also for all the people who get caught, fool around, play up, try to defend the indefensible. Come on, know when to quit, know when the dog is dead.
A good manager knows when to hold his hands up, “Yep, I messed up. It was my fault. I surrender.” Invariably you’ll be forgiven because such an honest, direct approach ...
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