The Power of Performance Reviews: Use This System to Become a Better Manager 🤝
Jul 2019
An individual will have just as much impact (if not more) on an organization if they flex what they are really good at, instead of just trying to improve on areas they're struggling with. Research shows focusing on strengths is much more effective than obsessing over weaknesses.
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