In this Leading with Curiosity Podcast Episode: Nate and Jeff discussed their findings on how data and the High Performance Index correlated in the sporting world.
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Jeff and Nate discussed how they found a linear pattern in the relationship between team performance and culture scores, which was similar to what they have seen in corporations. They also emphasized the importance of helping people perform and grow, rather than just assessing their performance through traditional methods like performance appraisals.
Jeff and Nate discussed how a coach named Nick improved his team's performance by making slight tweaks to their approach to one-on-ones and feedback. The team went from 14 wins and 25 losses to 26 wins and 15 losses, with improvements in every dimension, and had a high performance culture and a focus on resilience.
Jeff and Nate discussed the power of one-on-one conversations in sports and corporate settings, emphasizing the importance of recognition, growth, and feedback. They also highlighted the significance of psychological safety and specificity of feedback in creating a positive culture.
Jeff discussed the importance of being specific and connecting feedback or recognition to team values. He also mentioned the need for simplicity and ease in implementing these practices, and shared insights on measuring team culture through sports data.
Jeff, Nate, and others discussed the different factors that can negatively impact a team's culture and performance, including poor coaching, dysfunctional leadership, unaccountable team members, and outside factors like difficult clients or work. They emphasized the importance of identifying and addressing these issues early on to prevent further damage to the team and its members.
Nate and Jeff discussed how people can engage with the Supporting Lines Institute's work, including free self-assessments for leadership and team culture. They emphasized the importance of starting with one or two things to improve and the accessibility of their programs for individuals and large organizations.