Episode notes
When a high performer starts hurting culture, every leader faces a tough question: Do I keep results… or protect my team?
In Episode 52 of Stop. Drop. & R.O.L.E., Jen explores what happens when performance no longer equals alignment - and how strong leaders make the right call with clarity and care.
Using the Stop. Drop. Reflect. Observe. Listen. Evolve. framework, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Stop ignoring behavior that doesn’t match your values
✅ Drop the story that “results excuse attitude”
✅ Reflect on what you’re modeling as a leader
✅ Observe how misalignment ripples through your team
✅ Listen to honest feedback — from yourself and others
✅ Evolve by having real conversations or parting ways gracefully
💡 Key insight: Protecting culture is performance.
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