Sheila O'Sullivan
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Write a Self-Review That Gets You the Rating You Earned

30 min
Oct 13, 2026 12:00 PM

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What you'll learn

Find Out Why Communication Style Differences Lead to Bias

Learn how we judge others through our own communication style, and how that affects the way your work is read.

Know What Your Communication Style Gets Right

Find the strengths your natural style already brings to a self-review, so you keep them.

Spot What Your Style Leaves Out

See the parts of your work your style tends to skip, and why your manager may be looking for them.

Write for the Way Your Manager Reads

Identify what your manager looks for first, so your biggest contributions are the first thing they see.

Why this topic matters

You worked hard this year. Now you stare at a blank self-review, unsure what to include or how to say it without bragging or underselling. If you've sent off your self-review and later realized it didn't get you the result you wanted, it could be a communication issue, not a productivity or performance issue. Your communication style may be holding you back. Find out how to adapt it to make sure your accomplishments are heard loud and clear.

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Sheila O'Sullivan

Sheila O'Sullivan

Certified communication style geek helping leaders build influence and impact

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