We trade Halloween jokes for hard truths about performance reviews: how to log wins, avoid surprise ratings, and argue your case without burning bridges. We compare startup urgency with big-corp safety nets and offer scripts for giving and receiving feedback that actually helps. • logging accomplishments at release and milestone moments • mapping outcomes to goals and competencies • building role-specific ladders for clear growth paths • aligning marketing and product impact to revenue metrics • avoiding surprise reviews with timely, specific feedback • turning reviews into two-way conversations • using scripts to challenge or clarify feedback • managing up and protecting team perception • cautionary tale: bizarre corporate AI training and real AI limits Join the Discord via our Linktree, play What Do You Meme, and buy us a coffee to support the show Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate Strategy Elevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnooze Don't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!
