Mid-year performance review season is coming up, and yes, it can feel a little nerve-wracking. But it’s also a great chance to take stock, refocus, and revitalize your goals for the rest of the year.

As leaders, it’s easy to fall into the trap of setting bold goals at the start of the year when opportunities feel fresh and exciting, only to let them quietly collect dust as the months continue on.

Many organisations treat mid-year reviews as a simple administrative exercise – a formality between more “serious” performance cycles. According to a recent Robert Walters survey, nearly one in four ...