Coached Justin on Michael performance management with net-good framework

Situation

In Justin 1:1, directed Justin to deliver direct performance feedback to Michael next week with Andrew-level success metrics. Framed PIP as high-bar exercise to confirm exit decision. Differentiated Michael (low performer, manage out) from Brady (high potential, wrong role, coach/move). Used weeding the garden and Expedition 33 metaphors to help Justin reconcile empathy with accountability.

Reasoning

Michael was identified as high-effort/low-impact in the Feb 25 effort/impact matrix review. Direct feedback is the natural next step — giving Michael a chance to self-select out or improve, but the outcome direction is already set. Coaching Justin through the framework is leadership development as much as it is about Michael. The Brady distinction teaches Justin to differentiate talent problems from performance problems.

Additional Context

Continuation of Feb 25 Linux Leadership Sync personnel action plan. Existing todo was already tracking this. Justin is struggling with the empathy-accountability balance — this session was coaching him through the mindset shift, not just directing action.

Observed Evidence

Fathom recording captured detailed coaching framework: 'weeding the garden' metaphor, 'Expedition 33' metaphor, explicit PIP framework with Andrew-level success metrics. DM to Justin confirmed this was a planned agenda item. Existing todo from Feb 25 tracks this action.

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