What Do We Do About Solid, Mediocre Performers?

The Better Leadership Team Show

In this episode of Mike on the Mic, I tackle one of the most challenging issues in leadership: handling "solid, mediocre performers." While high and low performers receive most of our attention, it's the steady but unremarkable team members who often go unaddressed—potentially holding back organizational excellence. We explore strategies for boosting performance, including weekly one-on-ones, productivity coaching, and even role adjustments to better suit strengths. For those in essential roles, we discuss when it's time to consider "coaching out" as a last resort. Join me for an in-depth look at creating a great team and empowering every team member to reach their potential.

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Chapter

1. What Do We Do About Solid, Mediocre Performers? (00:00:00)

2. The Challenge of Mediocre Performers (00:02:14)

3. The Danger of Accepting Mediocrity (00:02:55)

4. Striving for High Performance (00:04:54)

5. Roles Requiring High Performance (00:06:22)

6. Actions to Improve Performance (00:11:55)

7. Weekly One-on-One Meetings (00:14:47)

8. Coaching Medium Performers (00:19:28)

9. Changing Roles for Better Fit (00:21:57)

10. Coaching Out When Necessary (00:25:02)

11. Conclusion: Taking Action (00:27:35)