Ever heard a leader say they skipped reviewing their employee performance because they “don’t have time” or because "Mercury was in retrograde"? While we all chuckle at the latter, there's an underlying truth we can't ignore - leaders often dance around performance evaluations, and in this episode, we unpack why.
It's hard to believe, but some leaders sidestep evaluating their team's performance, opting out of what they view as a judgmental process. No clear expectations, no celebration of successes, no pinpointed development areas - just a pat on the back and a vague “good for you” or "better luck next time." It sounds almost fictitious, but it happens more often than you might think!
Often, this reluctance can be traced back to a lack of proper leadership training. Leaders may not have been equipped with the necessary skills to conduct effective, empathetic, and empowering performance evaluations. From the assumption that "my employees already know how they're doing" to the fear of difficult conversations, leaders find themselves avoiding reviewing performance. But what if we told you that this doesn't have to be a once-a-year, suit-and-tie, cold-sweat kind of ordeal? What if performance reviews could be as natural as a morning huddle, as constant as the daily coffee run, and as engaging as a team brainstorm?
Join us as we dissect the misconceptions and reveal the truths about ongoing performance reviews. We'll
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