If we approach appraisal discussions from a different mindset, we can turn them into moments where our contributions are celebrated and recognized, where, without judgment, we inquire truthfully into what isn’t going so well: places where our knowledge, experience, talent, or attitude fall short of what our roles require. And we can inquire into even deeper questions: What do we truly long to do? What is our offer to the world? What are our unique gifts? What holds us back? What could help us step more boldly into the life that wants to be lived through us?
