Performance is an important topic in most workplaces. Presumably, there’s a fairly typical, usually implicit, assumption that when you come to work, you’re going to perform your best. Companies spend massive amounts on “performance management” programs, compensation plans, feedback technologies, and incentive structures, all in the name of — you guessed it — greater performance. … Read More

Helios is a growing tribe of change leaders on a mission to create a world where everyone can love work. There are probably millions of ways this could be approached, so today I want to explain our particular contribution to this herculean effort: human energy. Human energy — this is an interesting topic, because it’s the thing … Read More

Over the years, I’ve regularly heard people talk about a “strengths-based organization.” I’m sure I’ve used this phrase many times myself, and I’d venture to say that we probably have some client partners right now that think this is the “point” of what we’re trying to do with them. I’ve come to realize I don’t … Read More