Unlock Your Leadership Potential by Mastering the Art of Feedback
At Learnit, we know that giving and receiving feedback is essential for success in any professional setting. But it can be uncomfortable. Many people dislike conflict, lack confidence, or are unsure about the best approach. Learnit’s FOR-Growth model addresses these pain points and shows you how to deliver feedback that’s constructive, empowering, and focused on growth.
Are you leading with authenticity, or just going through the motions?
Why Trust is Crucial for Sales Success Today: A Must-Listen Podcast with Larry Levine
Larry joins The Learn-It-All Podcast on launch day for his latest book, Selling in a Post-Trust World. Co-founder of Selling From the Heart, Larry is dedicated to revolutionizing the sales profession by championing authenticity and trust. As the best-selling author of Selling from the Heart and co-host of its award-winning podcast, Larry draws from over 30 years of B2B sales expertise to help sales teams drive revenue growth, foster personal development, and genuinely impact clients' lives.
In this episode, Larry shares:
How to avoid the "empty suit" syndrome and lead with authenticity.
The trust formula that will differentiate your sales team.
Why continuous learning and mindset are critical for sales success.
Practical tips for engaging stakeholders and gathering valuable client feedback
Is Your Performance Review Process Helping or Hurting Your Team?
If you've ever lost sleep over an upcoming performance review, you're not alone. Although managers said they spend an average of 210 hours a year in performance management activities, only 5% are satisfied with their quality according to advisory service CEB.
A meta-analysis of 607 studies found that 30% of performance reviews actually decreased employee performance. Misaligned organizational goals and untapped potential within teams lead to diminished employee engagement and decreased productivity, directly impacting the organization’s competitive edge and innovation capabilities.
Streamline Performance Reviews to Drive Development and Performance.
Standardize Review Processes: Create a standardized framework for conducting performance reviews that promotes fairness and comprehensiveness. Ensuring consistency in the review process helps mitigate many of the negative impacts of more ad hoc ways of giving feedback.
Implement a Continuous Performance Management Model: Transition from the traditional annual review cycle to a continuous performance management model where feedback is more frequent and integrated into daily work. This approach keeps employees consistently aligned with organizational goals and facilitates ongoing development.
Incorporate 360-Degree Feedback: To gain a more balanced view of employee performance, implement a 360-degree feedback system. This method collects insights from an employee’s supervisors, peers, and subordinates, providing a comprehensive view of their work that’s often more accurate and meaningful.
Make Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage analytics to understand trends in performance review data. This information can guide adjustments in the review process, highlight specific training needs, and improve overall effectiveness. Using data-driven insights ensures that decisions are based on solid evidence rather than subjective opinions or fleeting moods.
By rethinking and enhancing your performance review processes, you can transform them into a vital tool for aligning expectations, driving development, and boosting overall performance. This strategic shift is crucial for maintaining your organization's competitiveness and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high engagement.
After dedicating the initial 22 years of his life to the pursuit of becoming a Major League Baseball player, Damon pivoted in 1995 to help his father (Walt Lembi, Founder of Learnit) by investing his heart and soul in Learnit to help individuals gain the knowledge and confidence they need in attaining their professional goals through the value of education. Damon has a deep commitment to the Learnit team past and present and the San Francisco Bay Area community as a whole, where he was born and raised. Damon attributes Learnit's longevity and success to the ability to surround himself with "A" players and taking advantage of learning / evolving through past mistakes. Outside of Learnit, Damon is an avid reader, moviegoer, and live music fanatic. Most of all, Damon loves spending time with his wife, children—Lucy and Wally, and his dog.
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