Leadership, Actually
Leadership, Actually — the podcast that cuts through leadership theory and gets into the real-world challenges of managing people, performance, and culture.
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Leadership, Actually
What It Looks Like to Lead Well Through Layoffs
Few leadership moments test you more than a layoff. It’s not just an HR process — it’s a human moment with real impact on people’s lives, your team’s trust, and your company’s culture. Handle it poorly, and the damage lingers for years. Handle it well, and you create clarity, dignity, and the foundation for rebuilding.
In this episode of Leadership, Actually, we explore what it takes to navigate layoffs with humanity and professionalism. From how you communicate, to the tone you set, to the support you provide after the fact — leading well through layoffs means balancing clarity with care.
What You’ll Learn
- Why layoffs are more than an HR task — and why leadership presence matters most
- How to deliver hard news with clarity and empathy (without overexplaining or avoiding)
- The three essentials of leading through layoffs: Transparency, Dignity, and Follow-through
- What your remaining team needs to hear from you to stay aligned and motivated
- How to set a tone that preserves trust, even in moments of loss
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