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 […]
Who are Your Mentors?
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Mar 27
There are lots of new demands and challenges organizations face. A majority of these challenges involve the human capital of the organization and determining how people will excel in their roles. The need to be more efficient and effective, the need to be more innovative and cutting-edge all revolves around the organization’s human capital. Mentoring […]
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, […]