5 ways to refresh a stale performance review process

How Dawn Staley uses her platform to elevate others | practice (split each time) | 5 ways to refresh a stale performance review process Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( April 8, 2024 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading the Way [] [How Dawn Staley uses her platform to elevate others]( [How Dawn Staley uses her platform to elevate others]( Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks cuts down the net after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 87-75 at the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament championship game. (Thien-An Truong/ISI Photos/Getty Images) South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley has always set the bar high for herself and her players, but after the Gamecock's win Sunday over the Iowa Hawkeyes to become the NCAA champions, she displayed a top leadership trait by thanking Iowa's leading player Caitlin Clark "for lifting up our sport," and handling her new-found fame "with class," writes Jason Aten. "As a leader, your job is to use your platform to elevate those around you," Aten notes. Full Story: [Inc. (tiered subscription model)]( (4/8) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Iowa's Caitlin Clark also set a good leadership example last week when she said [she wants to be remembered not as someone who won a certain amount of games or scored so many points]( but as an inspiration for younger boys and girls "to play this sport or dream to do whatever they want to do in their lives." Both Staley's and Clark's willingness to share the spotlight with others "is one of the best leadership lessons I've seen yet," Aten writes. [Private Markets: Rapid intensification]( Private markets face rapid change with opportunities in private equity, venture capital, real assets, and private credit. Long-term vision and strategic partnerships key for thriving amidst global shifts. [Learn more.]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] SmartBrief on Leadership [] [5 ways to refresh a stale performance review process]( [5 ways to refresh a stale performance review process]( (Visual Generation/Getty Images) Improve your company's performance review process by focusing on continuous growth of employee skills, ongoing feedback from leaders and peers and ensuring it all aligns with the company's goals and values, writes human resources expert Tammy Perkins. "Employees should clearly understand how their work contributes to the organization's success, and leaders should recognize them for embodying company values," Perkins notes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (4/5) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Use performance management software to streamline the process of continuous feedback and [help employees track their progress and identify trends](, Perkins advises. "Additionally, technology can facilitate anonymous feedback, which might encourage more honest and constructive input." [] [Read more]( from Tammy Perkins on SmartBrief on Leadership [] Smarter Communication [] [How to spot and survive a narcissistic colleague]( If you believe a coworker or boss is a narcissist because they relentlessly promote themselves or lack empathy, set boundaries on your interactions, control your emotions around them and document your interactions with them, says Ted Leonhardt, a career coach and negotiation expert. 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South Carolina players coming off the bench scored 37 points in their 87-75 win, with Iowa benchers scoring zero. Staley has ensured that everyone on her team gets time on the court and has the skills they need to succeed when they get there. Everyone knows their place on the team, which boosts engagement and loyalty. That's the mark of not just talented team members but also a good leader who can foster their best qualities and hold them accountable for not just their success but the team's. If this newsletter helps you, please tell your colleagues, friends or anyone who can benefit. Forward them this email, or [send this link](. What topics do you see in your daily work that I should know about? Do you have praise? Criticism? [Drop me a note](mailto:candace.chellew@futurenet.com). And don't forget to send me photos of your pets, your office and where you spend your time off. 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