Category Archives: Performance

Are You Excitable?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Toby Lucich

It’s been awhile. Hello again. How’s the family? Yeah, the sun is starting to sneak out here in the northwest too. Yeah, I’ve been listening to a little Def Leopard, too. Ok, enough small talk. Onto the story. Rick and … Continue reading →

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Kiss once-a-year performance reviews good-bye

Posted on October 16, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

If you work in the corporate world, you’re likely starting to feel a little prickly sensation on the back of your neck. And that’s because, after reading that headline up there, you’re beginning to think about the ominous–not to mention … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Feedback, Kumquat, Performance, Review | 1 Comment

Recruit Mediocre or Learn to Reward Performance

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Toby Lucich

When was the last time you sought the most average potential candidate for your next employee? When you said, “competent is great, but a solid C/C+ candidate is the real sweet spot?” Are you hiring for the tasks that need … Continue reading →

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You done lost all your [insert town here] privileges

Posted on July 31, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

So, I’m watching some gangster flick the other night. Basically any gangster flick. Pick one. At some point in the movie, someone will go and do something dumb. And then the heavy will decide to spare the idiot’s life but … Continue reading →

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Does that embarrass you?

Posted on July 20, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

We, as a species, are big fans of veneer. No, not Vermeer. Although Girl with a Pearl Earring is a beautiful piece, I must admit. The enigmatic nature of her countenance, at times, rivals even that of the Mona Lisa. … Continue reading →

Posted in Growth, Involvement, Management, Performance | 2 Comments

Pride of Workmanship

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Toby Lucich

I work with contractors and consultants in nearly every aspect of my life. How is it that the idea of “workmanship,” or the pride of a job well done, can vary so greatly among the masses that work as independent … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Career, Entrepreneur, Execution, Performance, Pride, Reputation | 3 Comments

Leveraging Millennial Talent – Some Unsolicited Advice

Posted on April 18, 2007 by Toby Lucich

I love my daily dose of Systematic HR. A great reflection on millennial talent resonates. I think that “life indeed is the pursuit, not the fulfillment of one’s work life” is a key point that Gen Xers had to slowly … Continue reading →

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Are You a Tool?

Posted on April 2, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Turn a bolt, tighten a screw. Are you a tool? Are you the driven, or the Driver? I hope that was an easy question to answer. If you feel like a tool, start thinking about how you differentiate yourself through … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Performance, Tools | 1 Comment

Intel's 'Hard Knocks' Performance Reviews

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Mike Rogoway of the Oregonian writes today about the employee evaluation process at Intel, a Portland area employer of some 16,000 in the area alone. These evaluations, or Focals, drive reward and punishment at the area employer. Bonuses to probation, … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Kumquat, Performance, Review | 2 Comments

Do you have a growth mind-set or a fixed one?

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Toby Lucich

What kind of employee would you prefer to have (or be)? A naturally intelligent one focused on performance, or a hard worker focused on learning and growth? According to Stanford professor Carol Dweck’s research described in her new book Mindset: … Continue reading →

Posted in Career, Develop, Failure, Growth, Performance, Success | 1 Comment