Performance Reviews Are a Leadership Tool β€” Not a Checklist catalyst method developing people food industry performance reviews Dec 10, 2025

A reflection from Jill Stuber, Catalyst Co-Founder

One of the most memorable pieces of feedback I ever received from a team member?

β€œJust respond to my email.”

At first, I was confused.
I’d asked for a deliverable, they sent it, I used it. In my mind, that was efficient. Why add another email to their inbox with a β€œThanks”?

But that wasn’t the point.

What felt efficient to me felt ungrateful to them.
And that moment β€” small as it was β€” became one of the biggest leadership lessons I’ve ever ...

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