Leadership isn’t about waiting until the end of the year to reflect. As Bill Berman and Suzanne Joseph discussed in a recent internal conversation, meaningful leadership development happens when we make space to pause, learn, and reset—mid-year included.
So what’s the real difference between mid-year and year-end reviews?
According to Suzanne, it’s not about the structure.
It’s about the mindset:
“What did we learn, and where do we go from here?”
This question grounds both conversations in forward-looking growth—not just past performance.
At Berman Leadership, we coach executives to lead with clarity and intention, even in moments of ambiguity. Reviews—whether formal or informal—are powerful when they help leaders connect the dots between self-awareness and strategic alignment.
We encourage leaders to ask:
- What have I learned about myself and my team in the last six months?
- What small shift would create greater alignment—personally and organizationally?
- Where am I stuck, and what would help me move forward?
You don’t need a big reset—just a thoughtful one.
When feedback becomes a habit of reflection instead of a ritual of evaluation, leaders begin to move with greater clarity, confidence, and impact.
Learn how we help executives navigate complexity with intention:
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