Caffeinated Leadership: Energising Underperformers (instead of firing them)

08/21/23 • 6 min

A delightful tale of my coffee machine woes and how professional tweaks can work wonders for your team.

Imagine me, sipping my morning elixir, when I realize it doesn't taste heavenly anymore. Panic sets in—are my taste buds betraying me? Have I become immune to caffeine? But then, it hits me like a caffeine rush—I've got a coffee machine emergency! Instead of splurging on a new machine, I decided to give my faithful companion one last shot. Off it goes to the coffee machine spa, and lo and behold, it comes back brewing heaven in a mug!

Now, let's talk about underperforming staff at work. We often consider firing and rehiring, but the cost of employee turnover is a real buzzkill. Lowered morale, decreased productivity, and the financial burden of recruiting and training—ouch!

By investing in leadership mentoring and targeted strategies, struggling team members can transform into superstars without breaking the bank. It's like giving them an espresso shot of motivation! Plus, embracing professional tweaks fosters a culture of growth and improvement.

So, fellow coffee aficionados and team leaders, let's caffeinate our team's performance! If you want to chat about optimizing your team, let's grab a virtual coffee. I offer team workshops and one-on-one mentoring to help you unleash your team's potential.

Remember, a little professional tweak can go a long way in brewing success. Check the show notes for more info. Here's to a strong and delicious team performance. Thanks for brewing with me!

Links

Masterclass “Giving Feedback That Doesn’t Suck”
Leadership Mentoring 1:1
Delegation Playbook
References: https://www.peoplekeep.com/blog/employee-retention-the-real-cost-of-losing-an-employee

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A delightful tale of my coffee machine woes and how professional tweaks can work wonders for your team.

Remember, a little professional tweak can go a long way in brewing success. Check the show notes for more info. Here's to a strong and delicious team performance. Thanks for brewing with me!

Links

Masterclass “Giving Feedback That Doesn’t Suck”
Leadership Mentoring 1:1
Delegation Playbook
References: https://www.peoplekeep.com/blog/employee-retention-the-real-cost-of-losing-an-employee

Connect with Me:

· Join Weekly Email: https://campus.zenithjourney.com/mailinglist

· Website: https://www.zenithjourney.com/

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katepeardon/

· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenithjourney/

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Level Up Leadership - Caffeinated Leadership: Energising Underperformers (instead of firing them)

Transcript

Do you love a good cup of coffee?

Having my coffee in the morning is one of those absolute joys.

I'm going to share a little coffee inspired tale that got me thinking about the importance of professional tweaks in making a real difference both in our Java and in our jobs. So picture this, I'm sitting at home, sipping on my freshly made coffee, when something seems off. My coffee. My glorious morning elixir just doesn't taste as heavenly as it used to. And I thought maybe my taste b