Hiring decisions can be one of the most challenging parts of being a manager

And let's face it. Sometimes, we don't get it right. But what is really important:

It's not a bad thing to hire the wrong person. The real mistake is keeping them on your team even after realizing they're not a good fit.

As managers, we want to set our team members up for success. We try to guide, mentor, and provide opportunities for growth. But at the end of the day, we're not responsible for everything a person does. 

We need to assess their performance realistically, not optimistically. Holding on someone who isn't contributing effectively doesn't just hurt your team, it can create unnecessary stress and drag everyone down.

I recently faced this situation myself. I was scared to start over again because I thought I was losing time by going back to the hiring process. 

In hindsight, I see that I was actually losing time while I was hesitating. Every moment spent justifying a weak performer was time wasted, time that could've been used building a stronger team.

Letting go of that fear was liberating. Now, I'm relaxed and confident in my team. 

I know we have a solid foundation, and I no longer spend my evenings worrying about wasted potential or delayed progress.