The review itself isn’t usually the problem. It’s how we approach it.

You were peers—grabbing coffee before meetings, eye-rolling over policy changes, maybe even venting about management. But now, your coworker is now your boss. And to make things more complicated… now you don’t like them.

Top-performing teams don’t necessarily like each other. They just know how to work together.

Behind every failed project or missed opportunity lies a silent room-one where voices were stifled, concerns were swallowed, and potential solutions went unspoken.

Want your team to speak up? Create a culture of psychological safety where every voice is valued. Here’s how to foster open, honest dialogue