The Brain Science Behind Managing Performance
Any busy manager knows how complicated it gets when managing performance. What are the key elements to keep in mind? How do we use the
Any busy manager knows how complicated it gets when managing performance. What are the key elements to keep in mind? How do we use the
If managing people were easy, then it would be a snap to build peak performance in five easy steps. In all my years working with
When it comes to managing performance, managers have their work cut out for them. Few employees feel their manager excels at even the most basic
It baffles me. Making any kind of behavioral change is really hard. Even when we know we will reap huge benefits by changing habits, we
What’s the most significant behavioral change you’ve made as an adult? For some, it’s quitting smoking or drinking, or making healthy changes in eating and
Do you work for a negative manager? Does your boss want to fix everyone? A focus on negativity can breed disengagement. I’m still mulling over
Where you work, what percentage of managers are fully engaged? Managers everywhere in every kind of industry and organization deplore the figures on employee engagement:
How do you make sure you’re using your strengths at work? In the work I do coaching people at work, I find that most of
In order to lead others successfully, you need to be clear about your business and leadership purpose, you need to start with “why?” When a
All organizations have a mission statement and a set of values or guiding principles. When people put values in action, they feel energy, enthusiasm, and
Business is an active, demanding endeavor. Only those who consistently apply themselves succeed. Organizations that thrive require leaders who actively dream, plan, engage, solve, pursue,
Surveys and studies indicate global job dissatisfaction is at a two-decade high. Disengaged employees account for nearly 70 percent of the workforce, which significantly affects
Most employees favor consensus-run organizations where leaders manage democratically through inclusion and feedback. Consensus-style leadership is a refreshing alternative to tyrannical leadership, but democracy, taken
Sudden information is generally incomplete, incorporating whatever is available at the moment. By contrast, leaders sift through information, take time to gather data, and draw