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Pay for Performance = The Big Lie

There’s a big old lie we’ve been telling each other for generations.
I’m not talking about Santa or the Easter Bunny.
We’re talking about The BIG Lie that’s hurting your organization.

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This is what its costing you

Everyone talks about the high cost of employee turnover, but what exactly is it costing YOU?

Let’s crunch the numbers and then find ways to pump that money back into your bottom line.

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Thaw out your coaching

Spring is in the air. It’s a time for growth and warmth.
Your performance management may have been frozen, but it’s time for to thaw it out.
Here are 5 strategies for getting your coaching back on track.

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When the Stone meets the Pitcher

“What if someone doesn’t want to be coached?”

In this age of cultural enlightenment and employee empowerment, it is sometimes possible to forget who is truly in charge. Miguel de Cervantes, speaking through his fictional character, Don Quixote, was not so confused. As he reminded Sancho Panza, “Whether the stone hits the pitcher or the pitcher hits the stone it's going to be bad for the pitcher."

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Career vs Job

“Do you have a career or a job?”
Find out how to tell the difference and how to guide yourself or your team toward a real career.

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Coaching through Distraction

Distractions are plentiful in our ultra connected world. It can be hard to stay focused, even for the best employee.
We share three examples of how managers leveraged coaching to help good employees that were a bit too preoccupied.

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Don't get led astray

It’s too easy to get lost and stray down the wrong path. By the time you’ve realized you took a wrong turn, you’re too far gone to go back. We’re bringing you the story of how coaching saved one young woman’s career and tips on how to leverage these vital lessons.

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You don't want to go back

Nostalgia is a trickster. It’ll tell you how much better things used to be, easier, all sunshine and four-leaf clovers. It’ll say it’ll be better when everything goes back to how it used to be.
Nostalgia is wrong.

We can’t go back. So let’s talk about how we win forward!

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Talking Dollars and Sense

By popular demand, we’re making the Q&A and resources from the Salary Talk for Turbulent Times webinar available!

We put together this list of the questions that were asked, but hadn’t been covered during the webinar session.

Special offer for access to the recording and the next webinar in this article!

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Getting it right in 2021

As a year full of struggle winds down, the last thing you need to contend with is more strife next year.

Here are 6 quick tips that will set you up for the success your team needs in 2021.

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No more Fluffy Bunny: Coaching for Immediate Impact

Don’t believe the hype. Coaching isn’t all rainbows and sunshine. It isn’t just for the easy breezy times.

Sometimes coaching has teeth. 2020 has bared its fangs at us. Are you ready to tame 2021?

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Are you still talking?

By popular demand, we’re making the Q&A and resources from the Don’t Stop Talking Now webinar available!

We put together this list of the questions that were asked, but hadn’t been covered during the webinar session.

Special offer for access to the recording and the next webinar in this article!

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UPDATED: 4 tips for successful Coaching via Zoom

We’ve updated our older article to include new best practices for virtual coaching sessions.

Can Coaching be as effective if it’s done through a computer screen from miles away?
Absolutely!
Here are some easy tips for Coaches for keeping the Catalytic Coaching process working for you in a virtual world.

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Coaching for MILLION$

What if one key leader’s development going from “Good” to “Great” could make your company another $10 million in the next five years?

That’s worth investing in, right?

Gary tells you how he was enabled one company to do just that with High Impact Catalytic Coaching.


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Your Ducks are NOT in a Row

We’re running out of 2020 and must get ready to face 2021. How will you rebuild company momentum, align your teams, delegate to the right people, increase revenue, and get your ducks back in a row?

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No use crying over buffet olives

When the world keeps demanding pivots, you’ve got to be smart about it.
How are you managing change in this ever changing world? Get 3 tips on making any strategic pivot successful.

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Top Talent Made Ready

The turbulence that is 2020 rocked many a boat, but the seas will calm.
When they do, what kind of talent will it leave in its wake?

Leverage the power of Coaching to identify top talent, both internally and new hires.

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The Post 4/20 Challenge

Life as we knew it has drastically changed since April 2020.

Is your organization still going strong or are your employee’s floundering to keep up.
Throw them a life jacket and apply these four tips from Gary Markle.

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