Byte-Sized Leadership

It’s not uncommon to hear the term, “work life balance”. But does it actually describe what we should be doing, especially these days? Does work plus life equal balance? What equation that involves work and life look like and do we call it work life balance?

In this episode, we will explore ways mental health is associated with productivity and work performance. And discuss as COVID-19 continues, what are ways organizations and leaders can ensure a safe environment and learn from past public health crises to inform and respond to current ones.

In what ways has technology inspired you and others to think about what work looks like today and assess what work could look like to improve processes and improve professional development? Looking at work in ways that moves beyond current job roles to the skills and behaviors necessary for future and successful performance can be critical for any industry.

During this inaugural podcast, we will explore ways human performance is impacted by the quality of the workplace. The office environment, wherever it may be, and the sophistication of it are key. Additionally, performance is heavily dependent upon the need for a strong social purpose. Examples of ways to inspire quality and sense of belonging are mentioned. 

This final episode for performance assessment preparations for leaders will emphasize the conversation with employees. There are lots of ways that organizations can organize their performance process. However they are perceived as right or wrong, it is most important to come prepared to the conversation. It is where less emphasis is placed on the process surrounding it and more about the employee.

You’ve collected the employee’s job description, past performance assessments, reviewed the organization’s performance assessment expectations, and are now ready to document what has helped each employee achieve their goals and what things might be getting in their way.

If you have been on either side of the performance management process, you know that it oftentimes seems mechanical and process overload. What if it didn’t feel that way? What if performance discussions were seamless, two-way and actually bearable? in this episode, preparing a leader for a performance conversation with an employee will be addressed.

What better time than in change do we learn about ourselves, what we are capable of and determining we can go beyond our comfort zone and limits?

During this episode find out how to use three steps that take only five minutes to kick off your day. What are you waiting for?!?