A Better Way to Handle Underperforming Employees
3m | Jun 1, 2026Today’s Morning Minute is for the leaders carrying the weight of team culture, performance, and difficult conversations. Barbara shares a simple communication framework that can completely change the tone of a performance conversation before it escalates into frustration, resentment, or write-ups.
Using the “I Notice, I Worry, I Wonder” approach, this episode walks through how property managers can address slipping performance with clarity, compassion, and accountability, without immediately putting someone on the defensive.
If you’ve ever avoided a conversation because you didn’t want conflict… or waited too long and finally exploded out of frustration… this one is for you.
You’ll walk away with:
- A practical framework for tough conversations
- A way to lead with curiosity instead of accusation
- Tips for protecting team morale early
- A reminder that kindness and standards can exist together
Because great leadership is not avoiding hard conversations. It’s learning how to have them well.
🎧 Listen in, and maybe think about one conversation you’ve been putting off.
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