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This month, we’re talking about Performance Management & Accountability—and why managing performance should be about much more than an annual review.
Inside this month’s edition:

💬 Why better performance starts with better conversations
🎯 Practical ideas for creating clarity, feedback, and accountability
👥 A free One-on-One Meeting Template to help make regular check-ins more meaningful
📚 Three books for better coaching, feedback, and difficult conversations
🔗 Resources to help leaders put it all into practice

Because the goal isn’t a better annual review. It’s better conversations all year long.

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Happy 12th Anniversary, Taylor!

Today we’re celebrating Taylor’s 12-year anniversary with Horizon Point Consulting!

Mary Ila and Taylor marked the occasion with a celebratory lunch at Orange Beach — not a bad way to celebrate 12 years! 🥂

Over the years, Taylor has played an important role in Horizon Point’s growth and in the work we do for our clients and communities. We’re grateful for everything she brings to our team and all she has contributed along the way.

Help us congratulate Taylor on 12 years with HPC!

One of the perks of the work we do is getting to experience some pretty great places along the way!

Our trip to the SE4A Conference gave us a chance to spend a few (very rainy!) days in Williamsburg, VA. Mary Ila shared some of the highlights over on Spaces And Places — including a look at our stay at the Williamsburg Lodge.

Take a look!

🎉 Happy Birthday to our very own ! 🎂

We’re so glad to have her as part of the Horizon Point team. Join us in wishing her a very happy birthday!

One day. Four facilitators. Four topics. Four groups. 💚

Last week was a busy one for the Horizon Point team—and Thursday in particular captured exactly what we love about the work we do.

Across North Alabama, our team was out helping people learn, lead, and grow:

Jillian worked with a group of emerging leaders, helping them build the skills and confidence to take the next step in their leadership journey.

Taylor facilitated the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber's EQUIP Student Leadership program, investing in the next generation of leaders in our community.

Lorrie joined the Alabama Bankers Association IGNITE Conference to share the latest employment law updates and what employers need to know.

Mary Ila also took the stage at IGNITE, sharing strategies for recruiting and retaining talent in today’s challenging workforce environment.

Different audiences. Different topics. One shared goal: helping organizations and people reach their full potential.

It was a pretty great day to be Team Horizon Point.

How do you attract great people—and give them reasons to stay?

This Thursday at the Alabama Bankers Association IGNITE Conference, Mary Ila will be sharing practical strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent.

From attracting the right candidates to creating an employee experience that keeps great people engaged, Mary Ila will explore what organizations can do to strengthen their talent strategy in today’s workforce.

See you at IGNITE!

What employment law issues should employers be watching as we head toward 2027?

That's what Lorrie will be talking about Thursday at the Alabama Bankers Association IGNITE Conference during her session - Employment Law: Key Issues to Watch.

We'll go beyond what's changing on paper and talk about what we're actually seeing in enforcement and practice—and what employers can do now to prepare.

Looking forward to a great day of learning and conversation with Alabama's banking leaders!

It’s a FULL week at Horizon Point!

Our team is connecting at our Monthly Mingle and working with leaders and professionals through UA SHRM Bootcamp, Alabama Bankers Association IGNITE, SCDA, Equip, and client leadership development.

It’s a fitting reminder of this month’s theme: Wellbeing & Workload Balance.

Busy weeks happen. Workload balance isn’t about avoiding them—it’s about having the flexibility and support to navigate them.

Because a busy week isn’t necessarily a wellbeing problem. But when every week is the busy week, it may be time to take a closer look at workload.