How lucky are we to have so many amazing sportspeople shining on the world stage at the Olympics and Paralympics? Watching our incredible athletes push their limits and go for gold is nothing short of inspiring. They remind us of what’s possible when dedication, training, resilience, and passion come together.
Just like the Olympic athletes, our high-performance employees bring that same energy and drive to the workplace. They set the bar high, push themselves (and us!) to be better, and inspire everyone around them. So, what makes these superstars tick, and how can we help them shine even brighter?
Keep Growing and Learning
Athletes don’t just wake up one day and win gold – they train hard and keep honing their skills. High-performing employees are the same; they love learning and developing new skills. By regularly offering them opportunities to grow through training, mentoring, and new challenges, we can keep them engaged in the workplace and grow their capability.
Set Clear Goals
To reach the pinnacle of their chosen sport, Olympians don’t just casually hope for a win. They set clear, measurable goals and work tirelessly to achieve them.
High-performance employees thrive with the same clarity. When we set clear expectations and provide the right support, we give our employees what they need to excel.
Celebrate The Wins
For athletes, a medal is the ultimate reward. While we may not hand out medals at work, recognising and celebrating our high performers is just as important. Whether it’s through verbal acknowledgment, new opportunities or tangible rewards, showing appreciation goes a long way.
Sticky Rewards – If you’re looking for a tangible acknowledgement, you can’t go past a little personalised treat – a voucher for the employee’s favourite foodie haunt or a family movie pass for example. These are what we call sticky rewards. They are rewards that are memorable and stick in an employee’s mind because they show we know them and have thought of what they might like.
Embrace Resilience
The path to the Olympics is full of setbacks, but it’s the athletes who bounce back stronger that win gold. High-performance employees have that same resilience – they learn from challenges and keep pushing forward.
Encouraging a “thrive” mindset, where challenges are seen as opportunities to learn and improve, fosters high performance. Figuring out how to turn a setback into a learning opportunity helps your employee to develop their thrive mindset. And let’s face it, employees who thrive make a huge difference to our clients and ultimately our business. Plus, they’re just great to work with!
If you have any questions about celebrating and fostering high performance in your workplace, call us for a chat on 07 823 3250. We would love to help.
Please note:
This information is offered as a guide only and for any situation you may be facing we recommend that you obtain independent professional advice. Of course People in Mind can provide that advice – just call us or email us and we will be in touch.
