Tani AuraFeb 11, 2023

Today I got my yearly review from work. My manager spent time reading off quotes from others. After I hopped off I was in tears.

The reviews weren’t mean. Instead they were encouraging, friendly, and inspiring. They turned a previously traumatic experience into something amazing that I will never forget.

We often don’t see how we impact people beyond our work. Sincere compliments can have a profound impact on others. Give them out when you can. Definitely give them out during year end reviews.

Show threadIsaac Freeman

@Taniwha Whenever I have to use systems like this I try to write as many positive things as possible, and if I’m forced to also offer criticism I try to creatively undermine that part of the system.

If I have a difficulty with someone, it’s usually due to misunderstanding that requires two-way communication and specific context to resolve, and a one-way anonymous comment seems more likely to cause harm.

So my critique tends to be ‘sometimes you’re too hard on your awesome self who is great’.

Feb 15, 2023 at 7:36amWeb
Show threadTani AuraFeb 15, 2023
@isaacfreeman that’s fantastic! I’ll make use of this if I’m forced to criticize someone.