# Facts Over Feelings: A Leader's Guide to Addressing Underperformance | Ep19

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Podcast: [Candor & Courage At Work®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/candor-courage-at-work-7080621)
Published: 2026-04-01T06:29:00+00:00
Episode link: https://candorandcourage.podbean.com/e/facts-over-feelings-a-leaders-guide-to-addressing-underperformance-ep19/
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## Resource

Every day you avoid the underperformer conversation, you're sending a message to your whole team. In this episode, we’re sharing how to finally address it the right way. We walk through how to analyze the situation and the data, how to have the actual conversation, and why documentation and follow-up are non-negotiable. We're also sharing two real stories of when underperformers went unchecked, so you can see these principles in action. If you've been avoiding the conversation with an underperformer, this episode will help you feel more prepared and confident to address it. Learn more at candorandcourageatwork.com & connect with us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hr-habitude

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