Course Description
Being a high performer doesn’t mean that we do things perfectly and work 24/7, but it does require us to think differently about our jobs and what we do. High performers think more strategically and methodically, while also being more mindful of forming and nurturing relationships with those they work with. In these lessons on Mental Habits of High Performers, we’ll examine how high performers maximize their mental habits.
You will discover tools, frameworks, and methods that you can use to reinvent yourself as a individual and as a high performer. While high performers may appear to work flawlessly, they work in a way that’s thoughtful. It’s not about getting everything on the to-do list done or working constantly.
Being more aware of the larger picture of what the organization is trying to accomplish, given industry conditions, is critical. And while this level of awareness is important to thinking proactively, it also positions people as high performers and critical thinkers. Along with critical thinking, a commonly associated attribute of high performance is being a good communicator. Communication is a broad topic, but these lessons will outline how high performers communicate in a way that unites their vision with action to help them and their teams take initiative. In assessing the importance of communication to performance, we’ll examine how communication can be used as a tool to build trust and amplify performance.
By the end of these lessons, you’ll have a roadmap to take your performance to the next level.
What You'll Learn
- Examine how seeking clarity in defining and communicating purpose and vision can drive you and your teams
- Discover how asking for feedback, being proactive, and seeking advice can help you navigate difficult situations and find solutions
- Recognize how taking time to talk, listen, and reflect can enhance your relationships
- Assess how defining your mission and what you are trying to achieve can align you and your teams
- Apply tools, frameworks, and methods to reinvent yourself as an individual and a high performer
- Use communication to build trust, unite vision with action, and amplify performance
Key Takeaways
- Being a high performer does not require working constantly or doing everything perfectly, but thinking differently about your job and working in a thoughtful way.
- High performers think more strategically and methodically while being mindful of forming and nurturing relationships with those they work with.
- Awareness of the larger picture of what the organization is trying to accomplish, given industry conditions, positions people as high performers and critical thinkers.
- Communication is a commonly associated attribute of high performance and can be used as a tool to build trust and amplify performance.
- The course aims to give learners a roadmap to take their performance to the next level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It examines how high performers maximize their mental habits, covering seeking clarity and vision, seeking solutions, pausing to think, seeking purpose, and how high performers communicate to unite vision with action and build trust.
Does being a high performer mean working perfectly and around the clock?
No. The course explains that being a high performer does not mean doing things perfectly or working 24/7; it requires thinking differently and working in a thoughtful, strategic, and methodical way.
What lessons are included in this course?
The lessons are Introduction, Seek Clarity and Vision, Seek Solutions, Seek to Pause and Think, Seek Purpose, and Test Your Knowledge.
What will I gain by the end of the course?
By the end of these lessons you will have a roadmap to take your performance to the next level, along with tools, frameworks, and methods you can use to reinvent yourself as an individual and as a high performer.
How does the course treat communication?
It outlines how high performers communicate to unite their vision with action so they and their teams can take initiative, and it examines how communication can be used to build trust and amplify performance.
