How to Survive a Performance Counseling Meeting  What to do if
you learn your work isn't up to par.   You thought everything
was going fine at work, but your manager just pulled you into a
meeting and told that she has serious concerns about your
performance. Or maybe you've sensed for a while that your
manager wasn't happy with your work, and now you're hearing
details. Either way, what should you do when you hear your
performance isn't up to par?  Here are eight keys to surviving a
performance counseling meeting and coming out OK on the other
side.  1. Listen. Your mind might be reeling, especially if you
didn't see this coming, and you might be anxious or even
panicking. But the most important thing you can do in this
meeting is to stay calm and listen to the feedback – because
understanding your manager's concerns will be key to being able
to resolve them.  2. Don't get defensive. It's human nature to
want to defend yourself against criticism. But focusing on
defending yourself can keep you from hearing a