Avoid flat earthers. You might as well take them out and shoot them, she joked. Take them into a corner where they can t do much damages. LaCourse said it is important to include women, minorities and younger people on the team, and avoid creating teams of old white guys. Don t put a women or minority on a team only for token purposes.
Nothing makes it more offensive to be that person or to see it.
If they re on the team, make sure they have a reason for being there, and give them a purpose. I was in that exact position. We lost two key rainmakers because one of them had a stroke and the other became a federal judge. One was responsible for bringing in a brand new, huge client. But because we had structured a team around the client, we were able to go to the client and say, one of the key people you ve been working with won t be available.