Why Busy Leaders Need Better Check-Ins (and How to Make Them Work)
Most leaders I know dread status meetings.
Employees dread performance reviews even more.
The truth? Neither of these leadership tools has to be painful. When done right, they can become the most powerful way to build trust, spark accountability, and connect daily work to the bigger picture.
That’s why I created The Status Check-In Masterclass for Busy Leaders — a free 60-minute session where I walk you through a system that makes check-ins short, human, and effective.
The Problem with Status Check-Ins
Too often, status meetings turn into:
Endless updates nobody remembers
Managers micromanaging details
Employees leaving unclear on priorities
Performance reviews that are stressful and full of surprises
Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
The Shift: High-Impact Check-Ins
The magic happens when we flip the script:
Employees create their own action plans (and managers approve for alignment).
Check-ins follow a simple flow that balances performance with people.
Progress is logged in one page — including wellbeing notes, wins, and barriers.
The result? A rhythm of conversations that are short, structured, supportive, and connected to organizational goals.
The Performance Log
Here’s the game-changer: every check-in gets logged. Just a few sentences capturing:
Goals and progress
Barriers and support needed
Wins and recognition
Wellbeing notes
Next steps and commitments
By review season, you have a living record of performance.
✅ No scrambling.
✅ No surprises.
✅ No anxiety.
Performance reviews become a recap, not a revelation.
Join the Free Masterclass
If you’re a leader who wants less stress and more clarity, I’d love to have you join me.
You’ll walk away with:
A simple framework for cascading goals
A quarterly action planning template
The 6+1 step check-in sequence
A one-page performance log you can use right away
The Status Check-In Masterclass for Busy Leaders
Please take a look at our Class Schedule here for Upcoming Sessions.