The dreaded performance review, if done correctly, doesn’t have to be so dreaded! In fact, regular performance reviews can help foster employee engagement in the workplace. Harold Lewis, Manager at ScottMadden joins me on the podcast to explain how along with next steps for employees who exceed expectations (and those who don’t).

Being busy doesn’t mean being productive. In fact, overworking can have the opposite effect, causing cognitive fatigue and slowing our progress. Marcel Henderson, Founder and President of The C3 Group says we need to build “white space” into our schedules, giving us time to relax and recover. She shares tips for how to do just that in this week’s podcast.

Each member of your team has a different way of thinking, a different way of learning and a different way of communicating. Echelon Communicate President, Melissa Gordon joins me on the podcast to share the MVE method of communicating to connect! By learning each member’s “language” and clarifying roles, we can grow more closely knit teams.

To set goals or not to set goals? My friend, Love & Profit Founder, David Papa returns to the show for a healthy debate surrounding this topic. We get down to the specifics and talk goals vs processes, chasing feelings vs seeking success and ultimately come to an agreement. (Can't we be happy while achieving our goals?) Listen in!