January 25, 2026

Expectations vs Reality

From Assumptions to Alignment: The Power of Clear Expectations

Too often, managers assume expectations are “understood.” But when expectations aren’t clearly communicated, teams default to guesswork, frustration & misalignment. Smart leaders lean in to clarify expectations when:-A new performance cycle begins-An employee is new to the organization, team, or assignment-Someone is excelling & ready for stretch opportunities-The organization shifts direction-An employee is struggling &…

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Performance Reviews

The strongest employees don’t “wing” performance reviews, they shape them

After years of leading teams & sitting across from hundreds of employees during end‑of‑year reviews, one pattern is unmistakable: the people who grow fastest are those who prepare with intention A recent piece by Andrea Wasserman reinforced this beautifully. She highlights seven behaviors that consistently differentiate high performers that are spot on: They manage their…

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2026

What Will Define Organizational Success In 2026?

According to McLean & Company’s new HR Trends report, the answer is clear: the strength of HR’s strategic influence. After reviewing insights from 1,600 global leaders, three themes stand out & they should be on every executive team’s radar Innovation is no longer optionalAI has pushed innovation from the #10 priority in 2025 to #2…

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