Become a Superstar: What it Really Takes to Get Ahead

Everyone wants to be good at their jobs. We all want to be viewed as competent and we want to continue to advance our careers.  For some, high performance seems to come naturally – for others, it’s a code they can’t crack.  This session will help your employees learn the unexpected, research-backed strategies that will level up their performance.  They’ll get the inside scoop from a former Chief HR Officer who has led people and culture for global organizations with thousands of employees. 

Act like you own the place: High performers take ownership. They banish the phrase “that’s not my job” and they demonstrate leadership behaviors that are above their pay grade. They act as though they are already at the next level – before they are ever promoted.

Spend less time and get more done. Do you think that putting in more time at work will make you top performer?  Think again – after working 55 hours within a week period, your performance begins to decline. 

Ask for criticism.  They seek feedback to get a better sense of how others see them and uncover any blind spots.  They are open to constructive criticism: they receive it gracefully and take quick action.

Spend time promoting yourself. You have a brand in your organization – everyone does. High performers are intentional about the impressions they make on others.  They take control of their own narrative, instead of letting others dictate it.

Create (influential) raving fans. Top performers cultivate a network of sponsors across the organization: people who want to help them succeed and advance their careers, and are in positions to do so. Learn how to build your own network of supporters.

Don’t just do your job. High performers are curious: they show interest in the “big picture” – not just their corner of the company.  They “zoom out” to better understand how the work they do contributes to the overall success of the organization and they use that lens to direct and talk about their work.

Employees who participate in this session will immediately be able to put into action:

• Surefire plan for improving their performance and increasing productivity 
• Thinking more strategically about their work and contributing to the big picture
• Laser focusing their efforts on the most high-value work
• Taking ownership and demonstrating aspirational leadership behaviors 
• Eliciting and leveraging feedback to double down on their strengths and mitigate their derailers 
• A roadmap for improving their personal brand and raising their profile in the organization

 Let your employees in on the secrets of top performance and watch them flourish. Dispel the myths and give them the keys to elevating their performance.  You’ll reap the rewards of stronger performance, better productivity and energized employees who have a new outlook on their work and career.