Our singer didn't take feedback well
Just want to add, i think this is really important. regardless of how good anyone is in the band, its so much easier if everyone is open to opinion about their own role and so on, without getting upset if someone is critical. I think this is really important when it comes to developing as a band
Agreed. THe ability to take feedback/criticism well is a crucial sign for any good team member.
As for the "firing by email", I can see you're point, Dave, about wanting to word it right. I think I'd probably do the same thing, even though a phone call or speaking face to face seems more personal.
We fired our drummer at the end of last year, which was a real pain but worked out well in the end, as I'm sure you're situation will.
We don't actually have a leader, as everything is fully decided communally. A LOT of emails are sent ! It works well for us. We have to have band meetings when big decisions need to be made. Obviously if it involves sacking someone, the initial meeting will be without them !!