Think back to performance reviews you’ve received and those you may have given. Do you believe that a high percentage of feedback is actually a “waste”?
Posts Tagged: coaching
Choose Your Own Adventure in HR
By the time I reached elementary school, one of my favorite book series was Choose Your Own Adventure. It was a series of “gamebooks” where the reader becomes the main character of the story and at the end of every page, or every few pages, there is a decision to make.
Can You Change On the Inside?
I have to live with who I am on the inside every day, and that’s something I can’t change.
Just Coach
Sometimes the person you want to coach does not think they need it. Sometimes they are in denial that a problem exists. It’s ok. That is why you need to step up and do it. Don’t wait for someone else to come along and do clean up for you.
Vigilante Corrective Action
As I thought about it, I decided that I’d like the ability to write someone up for poor behavior when this happens.
Feedback and Helmet Slaps
I want to share something personal today and I hope you’ll indulge me. I received an e-mail for my son from his football coach and it is one of the best examples of feedback I’ve seen in a very long time.
Are You A Failure?
I’m not saying we need to throw out goals, or even stretch goals. What I am asking though is why is it that no matter where you work, there never seems to be enough staff for the workload? Why is it that managers say they do not have staff that can meet all the deadlines and do a great job every time?
Before You Terminate, Find One Positive Thing
Look for positives before terminating an employee.



