Performance review template for all roles There are very few work experiences that hurt more than the moment you discover you and your boss have completely different impressions of how you are performing. In truth, you don’t so much discover a performance gap like this as it hits you in the gut. It can bring […]
How You Manage “Ok” Performers Could Be Your Competitive Edge We can probably all agree that challenging, motivating and developing our top performers is a priority. We can probably also agree that aggressively performance managing our lowest performers is a top priority. These are management basics. But what about the “ok” performers? What about the […]
4 steps to bounce back from any career setback Sometimes when I look at successful executives, I am disheartened because it all just looks so easy for them. They seem to effortlessly rise up the corporate ladder. They appear to win at everything they do. Whatever they touch seems to turn into gold. The always […]
One of My Favorite Videos on Engagement and Motivation Why do so many people practice musical instruments in the evenings and on weekends? Hours and hours trying to get better. They don’t get paid for it. There’s no bonus coming to them if they master a new cord or learn a new song. What is […]
4 Tips for Managing People with More Experience than You Q: I’m a new manager. What’s your advice for managing people with more experience than I have? A: I get asked this question a lot by new managers. Unfortunately, there is no rule book out there with instructions for how to manage, motivate and mentor […]
