One of the most powerful tools inside Joyntly’s leadership development platform is also the simplest: the Notes feature. Every week, as you complete personalized exercises tied to your current skill path, you have the option to add notes. Over time, these notes become more than quick reflections—they turn into a personal growth journal you can return to again and again.
Here’s how using Notes can support your development, motivation, and career growth.
Why Use Notes?
- Stay motivated. Writing down your reflections reinforces your effort and reminds you of your progress, even on weeks when change feels slow.
- Deepen your growth. The act of writing increases self-awareness and helps you process your experiences more effectively.
- Be prepared. Notes give you ready-made examples to use in performance reviews, developmental meetings, or coaching conversations with your leader.
- Plan for the future. Your notes can also serve as a valuable resource when preparing for job or promotion interviews, helping you recall specific examples of growth and achievement.
5 Ways to Use the Notes Feature
1. Set a Goal or Intention
At the start of an exercise, write down your goal for the week. Research shows that recording intentions increases the likelihood of following through because it builds accountability and focus.
- Example: “In my team meeting on Wednesday, I’ll pause before responding to strengthen my composure.”
2. Reflect on a Successful Rep
Capture the moments where you practiced the behavior successfully. These positive reminders reinforce what’s working.
- Example: “I asked open-ended questions in today’s 1:1—my team member shared more openly and the conversation flowed better.”
3. Reflect on an Attempt
Growth comes from effort, even when things don’t go perfectly. Use notes to record attempts that stretched you.
- Example: “I tried giving more direct feedback, but I noticed myself softening the message too much. Will try again with clearer phrasing.”
4. Respond When an Exercise Requires Reflection
Some exercises prompt you to reflect. That’s the perfect time to use Notes.
- Example:
- Exercise: After giving guidance or feedback, reflect: “How did they react? Did they seem surprised, hurt, motivated, or confused?”
- Note: “In today’s call with Pete, he was surprised by my feedback but ultimately agreed with the observations I shared with him.”
5. Track Progress for Reviews and Meetings
Over time, your notes build a timeline of growth for a specific skill. When it’s time for a performance review, coaching conversation, or developmental meeting, you’ll already have examples at your fingertips. Here’s what that might look like over six weeks of progress:
- Week 1 – “In my team meeting on Wednesday, I’ll pause before responding to strengthen my composure.”
- Week 2 – “During this week’s team meeting, I was able to slow down and gather my thoughts before speaking.
- Week 3 – “I asked open-ended questions in today’s 1:1—my team member shared more openly and the conversation flowed better.”
- Week 4 – “I tried giving more direct feedback, but I noticed myself softening the message too much. Will try again with clearer phrasing.”
- Week 5 – “I tried again to give more direct feedback. I told Erica that we found multiple errors in the report she submitted and I want her to double check her work next time.”
- Week 6 – “In today’s call with Pete, he was surprised by my feedback, but ultimately agreed with the observations I shared with him.”
Final Thought
Joyntly is designed to make development personal and ongoing. Your Notes are the thread that connects daily practice to long-term growth. By setting intentions, capturing reflections, and tracking progress, you’ll not only get more out of your skill practice—you’ll also build a rich record of your growth you can use to strengthen coaching conversations, ace performance reviews, and prepare for future opportunities.
