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Termination Guide: Checklist, Conversation Scripts & Managing Team Morale

Mar 3, 2026

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13 min read

Termination Guide: Checklist, Conversation Scripts & Managing Team Morale

Termination is more than a difficult conversation. Termination is legal prep, team morale, and your own emotions. Here's the termination checklist to do it with integrity.

Kate York

Company Culture

Performance Management for Founders: How to Give Feedback That Actually Works

Mar 2, 2026

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10 min read

Performance Management for Founders: How to Give Feedback That Actually Works

Founders hire great people then don't know how to manage them. Here's how to set expectations, give feedback, and handle underperformance effectively.

Kate York

Scaling

Your First Hire: How to Decide Which Role to Fill First

Feb 27, 2026

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13 min read

Your First Hire: How to Decide Which Role to Fill First

Your first hire should unlock growth, not just cover your weaknesses. Here's how to evaluate which role to fill first based on real business needs.

Kate York

Company Culture

Feb 26, 2026

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11 min read

Decision Frameworks for Startups

Decision frameworks eliminate decision fatigue and preserve energy for what actually matters. Here's how to create one for your startup.

Kate York

Company Culture

Good Stress vs. Bad Stress: What Startup Founders Need to Know About Their Team's Breaking Point

Feb 24, 2026

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9 min read

Good Stress vs. Bad Stress: What Startup Founders Need to Know About Their Team's Breaking Point

Good stress builds resilient teams. Bad stress burns them out. Here's how to tell the difference and cultivate the kind that makes you stronger.

Kate York

Scaling

Termination Guide: Checklist, Conversation Scripts & Managing Team Morale

Performance Management for Founders: How to Give Feedback That Actually Works

Your First Hire: How to Decide Which Role to Fill First

Decision Frameworks for Startups

Good Stress vs. Bad Stress: What Startup Founders Need to Know About Their Team's Breaking Point

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