Wisdom for Work #32 - Beyond the Review: Rethinking How We Talk About Performance at Work

What does it take to create truly transformational workplaces, especially when performance management so often feels transactional or disconnected? In this episode, Jerry sits down with Angela Mckenna, newly appointed coach at Reboot and a veteran in HR, executive leadership, and organizational development. Angela shares wisdom drawn from years inside high-growth companies, examining why performance management is often so challenging and how organizations can move toward deeper clarity, honesty, and engagement. Together, Jerry and Angela explore the essential role of transparency, skilled managers, and genuine conversations in building cultures where people thrive. She reflects on how workplace dynamics are evolving in the wake of the pandemic and amid the rise of AI, challenging leaders and employees alike to consider what constitutes a truly meaningful and reciprocal workplace contract. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Follow our step by step guides: - How To: Leave a Review on Your Computer: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-computer/ - How To: Leave a Review on Your iPhone: www.reboot.io/leave-itunes-review-via-iphone/ Never miss an episode! Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on all our episode releases. www.Reboot.io/signup