July 21: Performance Problems Announce Themselves

Performance issues announce themselves through subtle changes.

Most managers wait until problems become obvious before taking action. But performance decline follows a predictable pattern—small changes in communication, quality, and behavior that appear weeks before major issues. Learning to recognize these early signals gives you the power to provide support before situations become difficult.

Take Action: Identify one team member whose recent behavior feels "different" and document three specific changes you've observed.