Leadership Unscripted: Navigating the Challenges of Performance Reviews

Most people treat performance reviews like a dentist appointment they forgot to cancel. Stress, avoidance, and a lot of box-checking.In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh sits down with leadership creator and Army National Guard officer candidate school instructor, Cassie Underwood, to break that cycle.You will learn:Why review season feels heavier than it should for both leaders and high achieversHow avoiding small hard conversations all year wrecks trust, morale, and retentionWhat a human centered review actually looks and feels likeSystems you can use all year long, like kudos folders, weekly reflection, and AARsHow to support high performers who still feel like they are failingIf you are a leader who keeps procrastinating reviews, or a high achiever who secretly dreads them, this episode will help you turn reviews into connection, clarity, and identity building moments.Connect with Cassie:TikTok: @leadershipunscriptedLinkedIn: Cassie UnderwoodJoin the Momentum Makers Club and more resources at Bad Day Excellence.