Hey friend, welcome back to Business Builders! Let’s be real—performance reviews have a bit of a bad reputation. But they don’t have to be cold, corporate, or anxiety-inducing. In this episode, I’m sharing how to make performance reviews feel human, helpful, and actually effective (even if your team is small or remote). Whether you’ve been avoiding reviews or just want a better way to connect with your team, this one’s for you.

Key topics covered:

• Why even small teams need regular, intentional performance check-ins
• How to shift your mindset from “criticism” to “collaboration”
• A simple 3-part framework for reviews: what’s working, what could improve, and where you’re headed
• What to avoid (hint: vague praise and surprise feedback!)
• How to make feedback part of your team culture—not just a once-a-year event

Challenge

Pick one team member and book a 20-minute review using the 3-part framework. Send it ahead of time, make it a conversation, and just see what opens up.

Mentioned in this episode: If you are running a business in Canada and you need help with all the things accounting related, but more importantly understanding the numbers I invite you to check out https://thriveaccounting.co/

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