Leadership should view evaluations as an opportunity to supercharge their greatest asset—their people.

Carl Livesay

A positive corporate culture is built on a foundation of trust.

To enjoy the long-lasting benefits of a positive culture, a team must trust its leadership. For that to occur, leadership must first demonstrate trust in the team. This is no easy task. The cornerstone of trust is communication. Without good communication, trust is conditional, and gains in corporate culture are temporary. The challenge, then, is how can a leader best communicate with their team?

The basics of communication are well-documented, effective tools that help increase and improve communication throughout an organization. However, one often-overlooked tool is the value of a well-thought-out performance review.

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