Performance objectives and goals are an important part of most professionals’ lives, regardless of their industry or position. However, there are numerous reports indicating the staggering numbers of employees who are completely disengaged from the work they do, and this number is expected to keep growing. So it got me thinking about the relationship between […]
Are you a Leader who Nurtures Performance Excellence?
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May 15
Every organization wants high-performing teams, so they invest a considerable amount of time and energy into recruiting and retaining the best talent within their industry. Given the fast pace and ever- changing challenges within our world economy, this sometimes may seem impossible to do. However, leaders within human performance cultures face these challenges by focusing […]
FOCUS: The Forgotten Performance Skill
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May 1
It is said we are living in a time of great distraction. We are inundated with information and urgent requests that leave us feeling like there is constant competition for our time and attention. Most people start the day off by responding to text messages and emails, then look over their “to do” list, not […]
What Type of Stress Improves Your Performance?
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Apr 24
Stress! There seems to be abundant sources of stress in our culture. We have known for some time that people have way too much stress in their lives and it doesn’t seem to be diminishing. What is interesting is that we each have different tolerance levels for the amount and the type of stress we […]
What Motivates Your Employees Intrinsically?
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Apr 17
As I watched some great Olympic performances this year and saw athletes from all over the world competing, I was reminded about the high levels of motivation these athletes possess. They dedicate so much of their time, energy and resources just for a hope of winning a medal for their country. Motivating employees is a […]
What Gen Y Teaches Us About Performance
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Apr 3
Gen Y is now entering the workforce and questioning some of the traditional management and leadership styles. As a result, they often receive some unflattering labels, such as “needy” or “entitled”. Often these labels have nothing to do with Gen Y, as there have always been needy and entitled people within organizations. If we stop […]
Performance Coaching Mindset
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Mar 20
These days we hear a lot about coaching in the workplace. There seems to be a coach for any type of need or challenge. There are life coaches, presentation coaches, sales coaches, and yes, I include myself in the mix as a performance coach. It’s safe to say that coaching isn’t going away anytime soon, […]
Do You See Yourself Performing at Your Best? The Art of Visualization
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Mar 6
The Winter Olympics are now over, and after watching and cheering for our favourite athletes and teams, we now start getting back to our normal daily routines. Most TV viewers only get to see the athletes competing over this short period of time during the Olympics. What we don’t see and experience are the long […]
Prepared for Your Best Workday?
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Feb 26
Often I get asked what is the best way to improve employee engagement and performance. Given the nature of the performance challenges, solutions usually involve some blend of training, education and coaching. I was working with a group of senior managers that were going through a career transition, which is one of biggest performance challenges […]
Are Your SMART Goals Qualitative or Quantitative?
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Feb 20
Everyone has heard the saying “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it”. There are great models to follow for achieving goals, such as the SMART model: Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. All these elements are important for quantifiable results; they indicate successes and opportunities for improvement. These models also provide a source […]