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VLOG: How To Handle Performance Appraisals From The Most Critical Manager

by Ravi Verma
on September 30, 2025

“You’ve been criticizing yourself for years, and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” — Louise Hay Have you ever walked into a performance review bracing yourself for a ...

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