Chris and Roberto explore why delivering difficult annual evaluations is a fundamental part of humane leadership. They dive into the challenges of managing the "perception gap"—when a team member’s self-assessment doesn't match their actual performance—and share practical advice on how to handle these moments with honesty and fairness. ✨

Here is what we covered:

🧐 Bridging the perception gap: We discussed how to handle situations where an employee believes they are a top performer while their actual output tells a different story.

📊 The power of objective data: Why using hard metrics and facts is essential to remove bias and ensure the conversation stays focused on results rather than feelings.

📝 Documenting the journey: Roberto and Chris highlight the importance of keeping meeting minutes and using tools to track progress throughout the year so that nothing comes as a surprise.

🏁 Results versus effort: A deep dive into why high effort doesn't always equal high performance and how to keep your team focused on reaching the finish line.

🛠️ Providing resources for success: How a humane leader reflects on their own role in a team member's struggle, ensuring that the right tools, introductions, and mentorship were provided.

🤝 Honesty as a leadership tool: Why withholding negative feedback is actually unkind, and how clear, corrective action plans give employees a genuine chance to improve.

Being a humane leader doesn’t mean avoiding conflict; it means navigating it with integrity and providing the support necessary for everyone to succeed. This week, we focus on how to maintain high standards while treating every individual with the respect they deserve. 📈

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