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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

Home Who We Are What We Do Services Contact My Favorite Blogs All Things Workplace Bob Sutton – Work Matters Brain Leaders and Learners Bret L. I guess you could say that I think it’s important for managers to learn and use coaching skills as part of their leadership tool kit. And how true.

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Servant Leadership…Creating an Environment of Service | You're Not.

You're Not the Boss of Me

As such, while some people will experience great results from their efforts to serve; others will consider it a fad that will go away if they ignore it; and still others will make every effort to embrace the notion of the Servant Leader but find themselves exhausted, confused and possibly resentful because people seem to be walking all over them.