In the Moment: Are You at Your Best to Do Your Best? with Harry Hofer
Description
Instead of starting tough conversations with “These results are unacceptable,” Harry Hofer reminds us that everyone wants to do their best. And when performance slips, it’s often because of unseen burdens like caregiving responsibilities, health struggles, or personal stress.
In this In the Moment episode of What’s Possible, host Ilene Schaffer sits down again with Harry Hofer, coach and leadership thinker, to explore a powerful shift in how leaders approach performance challenges.
Together, Ilene and Harry unpack how leaders can move from judgment to curiosity by asking open-ended questions like “What’s taking up your energy right now?” This simple but transformative question creates psychological safety, builds trust, and helps employees return to their best.
Listeners will learn:
- Why assuming the best intentions changes the way leaders address performance issues
- How to reframe conversations from punishment to support and growth
- Practical coaching questions that open up dialogue and uncover hidden challenges
- The role of team activation and collective support in helping employees thrive
- How positive psychology principles like grace, visualization, and forward focus boost engagement
If you’re a leader, manager, or HR professional navigating performance conversations, this episode will give you actionable insights to build stronger teams, foster resilience, and create workplaces where people feel supported to do their best.
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