Addressing Employee Performance Gaps πŸ“‰πŸ—£οΈ


Hey, Reader,

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Meet Alex, a supervisor who was struggling with a team member, Mia. Her work wasn’t meeting expectations, and Alex felt stuck.

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He worried:

πŸ’­ What if Mia felt attacked?​
πŸ’­ What if this ruined their working relationship?

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Instead of avoiding the issue, Alex took these steps to approach the conversation effectively:

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βœ… Pause and prepare: Alex wrote down specific examples of where Mia's work fell short πŸ“‹ and what success would look like instead 🌟.
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βœ… Lead with curiosity: He started the conversation by asking about her perspective πŸ‘‚ and any challenges she might be facing πŸ›‘.
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βœ… Reframe feedback as support: Alex emphasized, β€œI believe in your potential, and I want to help you get there” 🀝.

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The outcome?

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Mia shared obstacles Alex hadn’t been aware of πŸ’‘. Together, they created a plan for success, and her performance soared πŸš€.

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Hard conversations don’t have to be scaryβ€”they can be transformational when handled with kindness and clarity πŸ’–.

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Ready to turn tough talks into team breakthroughs?

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Cheering you on,
Elisabeth
Your Mastering Hard Conversations Coach

🌐 https://masteringhardconversations.com

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Reply to this email πŸ“², or schedule your FREE 15-minute appointment using this link https://calendly.com/elisabeth-bn17/30min πŸ“…

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