Quotes about Performance

Coaching is nothing more than eliminating mistakes before you get fired.

But in the science of physics, power means something different. Power describes how fast you use energy. For example, it takes the same amount of energy to walk across a football field as it does to run across a football field. But running is faster. Therefore, running has more power. This is the kind of power that makes things happen.

People are never able to outperform their self-image.

Clearly, if leaders have a strong set of ethical values and live them out, then people will respect them, not just their position. Immature leaders try to use their position to drive high performance.

Don't settle for poor performers. Keep in mind that one great person will always out-produce and out-perform two mediocre people.

the strength of the team is impacted by its weakest link.

Value people. Praise effort. Reward performance.

Reward only finished work: It's good to praise effort, but you should never reward it. Give

A leader with great passion and few skills always outperforms a leader with great skills and no passion.

Final analysis, results are what matter; attendance and activity don't.

People must have affirmation and praise in order to maintain a high level of performance. Withholding negative or critical comments is not nearly as important as giving positive input through compliments and praise.

People don't function like machines. They have feelings. They think. They have problems, hopes, and dreams. Though people can be managed, they would much rather be led. And when they are led, they perform at a much higher level.