How Leaders Quietly Fire People—Then Watch Them Quit: Managerial Erosion™ Inside Today’s Workplaces

Most leaders don’t fire underperformers—they quietly push them out. No confrontation. No paperwork. Just silence, sidelining, and slowly eroding trust. We call it Managerial Erosion™, and it’s costing organizations their best people without ever triggering an HR review. This article exposes the hidden behaviors behind quiet firing—and what bold leaders must do to stop it.