New Delhi, July 17 -- Entrepreneur and Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh is known for building one of India's most successful beauty and personal care brands. But in a recent Instagram post, she got candid about something every leader dreads-but most will inevitably face: making a bad hire.

In a series of thought-provoking slides, Alagh guided her followers through a personal leadership lesson, one that resonated with thousands. Her opening line hit hard: "Holding on too long can do more damage than letting go."

Alagh didn't name names or go into specifics. However, her post reflected on a past hiring decision that went wrong, and how ignoring early red flags affected not only the output but also the entire team's morale.

Despite these...