Stop Treating Reviews Like an Event — They Should Be a Rhythm

Episode 5 in the series Execution That Scales

Most organizations dread performance reviews. They’re awkward, backward-looking, and almost always owned by HR instead of the leaders who should be driving them.

In this episode of Leadership in 5, James Mayhew explains why annual reviews are a relic of management past — and how modern leaders use KeyneLink Progress Meetings to create a rhythm of proactive feedback and clarity.

When leaders make feedback continuous, performance stops feeling like judgment and starts feeling like partnership.

You’ll Learn:

• Why annual performance reviews fail everyone involved
• How monthly KeyneLink Progress Meetings replace outdated systems
• Why performance is leadership’s responsibility, not HR’s
• How rhythm creates alignment, accountability, and engagement
• The mindset shift from managing performance to living it

Reflection Questions:

1. What would happen if every person on your team knew exactly how they were doing — every month?
2. How could a consistent rhythm of feedback change your culture and results?

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