How Do I Support Growth Without Becoming Responsible for It?
You finished the development conversation. You named the strengths and mapped out what is possible. The employee left motivated. You left carrying something you could not quite name. It is a quiet awareness that you promised more than you actually control.
Why Do I Have to Keep Repeating Myself?
When feedback does not change behavior, you end up repeating yourself and escalating. This post shows the structure that makes expectations clear and actionable.