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The Performance Review Paradox for New Managers
New managers often treat their first performance review as a report card, but that approach creates defensiveness and kills psychological safety. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine the specific mechanics of how to conduct a review that feels like a collaborative roadmap rather than a verdict. They break down why waiting for the official calendar date is a mistake, using concrete examples of feedback loops that actually stick. The discussion covers how to separate personal worth from professional output, the danger of surprise evaluations, and the critical skill of documenting progress in…
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