RESTORING FUNCTIONALITY FLOATS ALL BOATS

The higher the level of dysfunction the more people refer to each other in disparaging terms that spawn misunderstandings and mistrust. Thoughts turn to survival rather than success until someone with gumption accepts responsibility for restoring functionally.

If you're that someone, it will be helpful to keep two things in mind:

• High performers will figure out what improvements are needed and determine on their own how to make the necessary changes.  

• Low performers don't think about improvement, so don't expect them to give much constructive thought to changes. 

As tempting as it is to get rid of the "deadwood," be advised that when poor performers hear about performance upgrades, they immediately focus on staying afloat long enough to outlast the effort. 

This is not true for high performers because they have the confidence to look beyond their current position. They maintain an external network that keeps them abreast of opportunities.

That's why the roles and responsibilities of these "work horses" must be continuously upgraded and expanded. If their achievements are not recognized and rewarded, they will seek validation elsewhere.

Note: Research points to a chilling conclusion: dead wood floats.

V.O.R.