Hi, Gregory, thanks for making an appearance. I know performance reviews can be stressful and I want you to know that we are committed to treating everyone fairly. You've made some truly remarkable contributions here. But we value consistency, which makes our operation here predictable and reliable. There's no way to sugar-coat this, so I'll just come out with it. The leadership team and I feel that lately you've been—how best to say it?—merely "phoning it in." Let me assure you that you're not being let go today. But we need to determine a plan that helps you succeed.
As you're no doubt aware, we've brought on some new people lately who are frankly killing it. They're new and enthusiastic, but we still need everyone's full contribution, and we need to find out what will help you keep up with your peers. Our expectations haven't changed, but you realize that we have high standards for people in your position. So take some time to evaluate what you think might help improve your performance and whether you're still a good fit for this organization. Once gain, we are committed to fair treatment, so we'll listen carefully to your thoughts.
