by Lisa Parker | Apr 8, 2019 | motivation, Performance, preparation
Nerd alert: My two guilty-pleasure television shows right now are “American Idol” and “World of Dance”. I admit it. I’m kind of obsessed. Both programs center on very talented, dedicated amateurs competing for the top prizes, which...
by Lisa Parker | Mar 14, 2017 | Performance, preparation
Understanding & Managing the Stress Response Our last post was devoted to the emotional side of performance reviews. Even those of us who welcome feedback feel anxious just before our review, and managers often feel stressed out when preparing to deliver feedback...
by Lisa Parker | Mar 14, 2017 | emotional intelligence, Performance
Earlier this week one of my coaching clients confessed that she was dreading her performance review, even though she already knew she was going to get a good rating and in spite of the fact that she welcomes feedback all the rest of the time. What’s up with...
by Lisa Parker | Jan 21, 2015 | emotional intelligence, Leadership, Performance
Words of wisdom you can implement in a minute or less! “All of us every single year, we’re a different person. I don’t think we’re the same person all our lives.” —...