"From what I’ve seen, the best solution to this kind of problem is usually honest dialogue. **Here’s the story with the industry, the company, our vision, the assistance we need from you, and the time frame in which we need all this. What can we do to help you help us?** "If the situation really is hopeless, and the person needs to be replaced, that fact often becomes clear early in this dialogue. If the person wants to help but feels blocked, the discussion can identify solutions. If the person wants to help but is incapable of doing so, the clearer expectations and timetable can eventually make his or her removal less contentious. The basic fairness of this approach helps overcome guilt. The rational and thoughtful dialogue also helps minimize the risk that good short-term results will suddenly turn bad or that Frank and others like him will be able to launch a successful political counterattack." --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[problem-solving]], [[redundancies]], [[leadership]], [[honesty]] **Source** -- [[20250320103315 - B - Leading Change]]