Your calendar reminder pops up: "Performance review with Jordan—Friday, 2 pm." And there it is—that pit in your stomach. You start rehearsing what you'll say, wondering if you'll come across as too harsh or too soft. Performance reviews are supposed to be mile markers on the leadership journey, but they often feel like rocky terrain you'd rather avoid. That pit in your stomach isn't weakness—it's a signal that you understand the stakes. Learn the three landmarks and practical tools that transform dreaded reviews into confident navigation check-ins.