Have you ever had a staff member who seemed great on paper, or even had moments of brilliance, but behind the scenes, their toxic behavior slowly drained the energy out of your whole team?

Maybe you found yourself thinking, “If I just give them one more chance, maybe this time it will stick.”

Today, we’re exploring what happens when those second, third, and fourth chances start working against you.

Because sometimes, the real damage isn’t just in what the employee does, it’s in the ripple effect their behavior has on everyone else.

People call in sick. Morale tanks. The culture you’ve worked so hard to build starts to quietly erode.

In this episode, I’ll share the story of Claire, a healthcare nonprofit leader, whose year-long struggle with one employee pushed her staff to the breaking point.

It’s a story full of drama, fallout, and ultimately relief, and it might sound eerily familiar. We've all been there, right?

If you’ve ever wrestled with the tension between being kind and being firm, this story could shift everything.

And thanks to Disney, I’ll give you a reframe that can help you feel better when it’s time to let someone go.

Marcia Beckner helps nonprofit executives lead with confidence and create healthy, thriving workplace cultures, especially during times of growth and change.

After nearly 20 years in the nonprofit and social impact sector, she’s seen far too many talented, hard-working leaders burn out and walk away. It doesn’t have to be this way. Nonprofit CEO SPARK is your invitation to pause, pivot, and reignite your energy so you can lead with clarity, courage, and balance.

Feeling exhausted and on the edge of burnout? Book a Burnout to Boundaries Strategy Session today and start reclaiming your time, energy, and joy.