The Worst Part of the Job

One thing Hank Gilman has learned about being a boss is that firing is an unavoidable part of the job—if you’re doing your job right, that is. As obnoxious as it sounds, it allows you to get rid of people who aren’t pulling their weight and, at the same time, build a first-rate team. And, believe it or not, it can make the rest of your staff much happier.