So if you were to provide performance assessment and you know a person is a low performer, would you be kind and give good feedback or be fair

Hmmmmm....yea I’d still be honest, but in a way that doesn’t crush them. You don’t wanna sugarcoat and make it unfair for the people who are really performing, but you also don’t have to be harsh. I'd give honest feedback, but deliver it constructively. Recognize any strengths they do have, point out where they’re falling short, and clearly explain what they can do to improve. So basically...fair with the feedback, kind with the delivery. Something that will help them grow.

Kindness is in the tone, fairness is in the content.