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S3: Striving for Peak Performance at work

S3: Striving for Peak Performance at work

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 In the fourth episode of Building Better Leaders Season 3 we look at how peak performance works at work. John and Rachael explore the concept of peak performance in a business context, discussing its cultivation, application, and sustainability within organisations.

The conversation starts by examining the psychological aspects of performance, including the Yerkes-Dobson law and the relationship between stress, motivation, and productivity. The conversation covers the importance of understanding individual performance curves and the four short terms zones performance can fall into - the recuperation zone, performance zone, stretch zone and overwhelm. Then they discuss how leaders can use this information to better manage energy levels to balance high performance with rest periods to avoid burnout and maintain productivity in themselves and their teams within the workplace.

The coaching questions posed in this podcast include:
Asking leaders to understand that the performance curve is unique for everyone
How you take personal responsibility for managing your own time, energy management and stress levels to ensure you achieve effective performance.
Understanding that peak performance is not always achievable in the workplace, but it is a valuable goal to strive for.

Leadership Essentials:

  1. Get curious as to how you manage your energy levels by recognising the relationship between your arousal and stress levers
  2. What are the factors at play in your role and organisation that require peak performance, and restoration? What skill levels are required? What do you need to get better at?
  3. Is peak performance something you should be striving for in your role? Short term - Yes, Long term - No.
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