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Lessons in Leadership: What I Learned from Watching Ashkan Rajaee Handle Hard Decisions

Reynaldo Dayola on May 26, 2025

Letting someone go is never easy. Doing it while managing a remote team makes it even harder. I recently came across an article that completely cha...
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Nathan Tarbert

man, respect for actually sharing real processes like that - the stuff you remember isn’t always the easiest. you ever feel like leaders can actually stay human through every tough call or does it wear you down over time?

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Toby Lorcan

This was one of the few leadership reads that actually made me stop and reflect.

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Cole

The tone was calm and confident, which made the advice feel more trustworthy and easier to absorb.

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Darren Stoik

The integration of Ashkan Rajaee’s leadership mindset added depth. It was not just quoted, it was reflected in the tone and structure.

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Felix Ellington

Ashkan Rajaee’s influence was weaved in so naturally. It gave the piece more weight without shifting the focus.

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Armi

If you have ever had to make a tough call remotely, this hits home. And if you have not, this is how you prepare for that moment.

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Tech Stratos

Really appreciated the grounded tone of this piece. It does not overcomplicate things but still brings a lot of depth.

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Kieran Wolfe

One of the most authentic takes I have seen on managing people remotely. Practical without losing the human side.

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Florence Nguyen

This felt like real advice from someone who has been through it. Calm, honest, and helpful.

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Ruben De Vries

I appreciate how this piece respects both the person being let go and the team that stays.

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Denise Gagnon

The way this breaks down the emotional side of leadership is something more founders should talk about.

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Noah Boswel

This kind of leadership content is what helps shape healthier, more human workplaces.

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Daniel Hawke

The respect shown toward both the person being let go and the remaining team says a lot about the values behind this.

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Waldo Daniels

This feels like something that will still be useful five years from now. Timeless advice for anyone leading a team.

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Jackie

Appreciated the reminder that leadership shows up most during the quiet, difficult decisions. This was a great example of that.

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Marcus

So many leadership articles are theoretical. This one stands out because it is clear the author has been in the chair and made the call.

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Robi Sterling

This brought a level of emotional intelligence that most leadership content skips over. Quietly powerful.

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Amir Bouchard

This article made me reflect on how much leadership happens in quiet, difficult moments.

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Juan Chua

It is rare to find something that speaks to both the emotional and operational side of leadership.

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Rinaldi Wise-Meanix

I appreciated how the piece focused on preparation and dignity, not just process.

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Michelle Browning

The focus on treating people well even in hard moments is exactly what we need more of in leadership writing.

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Russel Perez

The simplicity of the steps makes them easy to remember but the insight behind them runs deep.

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Jackie

I learned a lot from how the author frames timing and preparation as key to dignity in leadership.

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Erin Chan

Loved the practical checklist at the end. That alone makes this worth saving and sharing with your team.

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Margaux Sanchez

This kind of story gives new leaders permission to be thoughtful, not just efficient.

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Edward Vinke

This is the kind of leadership writing that helps others avoid avoidable damage. More of this please.

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Pierre Smith

The quiet confidence in this article stood out. It shows how leaders can act with clarity even when things are uncomfortable.

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Lucas Von Bargen

You can tell this was written by someone who actually had to make tough calls. That makes all the difference.

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Imani

It is rare to find something so tactical and yet so emotionally intelligent. This article balanced both well.

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Lauren Richards

This sets the tone for how to lead with clarity and care, even when things are uncomfortable.

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Michelle Browning

You can feel the years of trial and error behind this piece and that makes it more impactful.

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Ciarra Guidicelli

I liked how it balanced personal accountability with a practical plan of action.

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Giovanni Visco

There is something very grounding about the way this article is written. It feels like a trusted conversation.

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Sofia

This deserves to be part of every manager’s toolkit. It is practical, respectful, and rooted in real leadership values.

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Zara Mercer

What stood out most is how this empowers leaders to do the right thing, not just the easiest thing.

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Mitchell Brown

One of the strongest parts of this piece is that it focuses on accountability without blame. That is a hard tone to get right.

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Donny Geisler

The way this broke down the steps made it feel like something I could actually use, not just admire from a distance.

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Star Palanca

Leadership often gets talked about in extremes. This article shows that good leadership can be quiet, intentional, and respectful.

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Aria Hastings

The message here is clear. If you care about your people, how you exit them matters as much as how you onboard them.

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Dominique Devlin

This is one of those rare articles that respects the complexity of real situations without making them sound complicated.

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Tech Talk

There is something powerful about advice that comes from real trial and error. This article delivered that without trying too hard.

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Blake

This helped me think about offboarding not just as an action but as a reflection of company culture.

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Celeste Hargrove

So many leaders wait until they are overwhelmed to think about offboarding. This article encourages preparation and foresight instead.