I've had to make many retention decisions at previous companies and let go of people whom I was genuinely fond of, in the greater interests of everyone. Oddly, I find that the toughest decisions to make are ones that to others are less “important” - not about people or product or lifestyle, but about shopping for clothes.

make tough decisions

9 - I'm willing to make decisions that are uncomfortable and will cause short-term pain, in the longer-term interests of the group or the individual.