In 1993, K. Anders Ericsson, Ralf Th. Krampe, and Clemens Tesch-Römer (1993) published a breakthrough study called “The Role of Deliberate Practice in the Acquisition of Expert Performance.” The study set a benchmark on the time a person must invest in deliberate practice (10,000 hours or about 10 years) to become an expert in his […]
How do you perform day-to-day?
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May 29
Purpose, passion, drive – these are some words that are often mentioned when talking about human performance. Yes, purpose, passion and drive are important elements in human performance, and they are attributes that organizations strive to develop in their people. But what happens when passion starts to dwindle, drive slows down and purpose disappears? Performance […]
What’s your Personal Relationship to your Goals?
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May 22
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 […]
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, […]