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Sam Altman

05/06/15

@ Platzi Team

It's equally important to fire underperforming team members quickly to maintain a strong team dynamic.

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI shares tips to Start a Startup

@ Platzi Team

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI shares tips to Start a Startup

05/06/15

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Rich Barton

04/18/25

@ Tim Ferriss

It's crucial to be willing to fire underperforming team members quickly, as holding onto them too long can hinder the team's overall performance.

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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

Hiring the right people is crucial; you should either hire extremely well or fire quickly to maintain team effectiveness.

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Tracy Young

06/12/19

@ Y Combinator

One key lesson I learned from Y Combinator is the importance of firing people who aren't a good fit quickly, as it affects the entire team's morale and productivity.

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Y Combinator Cast

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

Firing an employee is a difficult but necessary task; do it quickly and professionally to maintain company morale and productivity.

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Kalam Dennis

12/15/18

@ Y Combinator

When firing employees, it's important to be transparent and give them opportunities to correct their performance.

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Y Combinator Cast

11/01/17

@ Y Combinator

Building team chemistry is crucial for effectiveness, especially in a startup environment where challenges are frequent.

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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to let go of employees who create office politics or have a persistently negative attitude, as they can drag down the entire company.

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Michael Seibel

08/16/24

@ Y Combinator

The CEO must have the authority to fire underperforming co-founders, ensuring accountability and effective leadership within the team.

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Matthew Prince

10/15/14

@ Y Combinator

If you're in a position where your team members are bored, it's time to start making changes, including letting people go.