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8 Steps for Dealing with An Underperforming Employee

Leading with Trust

Talking with team members about their performance challenges typically falls in the category of “least favorite” managerial tasks, along with things such as budgeting, attending all-day meetings, and completing performance reviews. Why do most leaders shy away from confronting poor performance head-on?

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Tough Love Performance Reviews, in 10 Minutes

Harvard Business Review

There’s growing evidence that conventional performance reviews are not working. According to a CEB analysis, organizations can only improve employee performance 3% to 5% using standard performance management approaches. As my company grew, I started seeing the issues with conventional reviews firsthand.

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Coaching Others: Short Term Pain for Long Term Gain

Persuasive Powerhouse

Ongoing improvement in performance: Once self correction takes hold, your employees will continually strive to do their best. The best will raise the bar on their own performance on an ongoing basis. Can you imagine how much easier your performance reviews will be when that happens?