Thrown Into the Deep End

This is the time of year when it’s natural to look back on the year that’s ending and look ahead to the year that’s coming up. You may find yourself focused on tallying up wins, losses and what’s too soon to call. If you’re charged with leading a team, you may be thinking through what you need to do coach your team to the next level of performance in the year to come.

Here’s some food for that thought process. Throw some of them into the deep end of the pool.

If that sounds intriguing if not a little harsh, check out my latest article for Fast Company for more details on a mindful way to develop your key players this coming year. It will require everyone – you included – to stretch past their comfort zones. The good news is that 10 years of real world research shows that it works. Read on for the “how-to.”

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