In the race to make better, faster, and cheaper products and services, the 'people asset' is undoubtedly one of the most important profit levers available to organizations. When people learn and perform at high levels, organizations achieve their goals. Yet, there is a stubborn and troubling challenge that has long plagued organizations and seriously impedes their ability to transfer learning and development investments into improved performance. That challenge is making sure that training 'sticks'.
In this episode, we meet Meredith Bell, Co-founder and President of Performance Support Systems. Meredith is also the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller 'Strong For Performance', where she makes a powerful case that the solution to learning and development that sticks can be found in one singular strategy: creating a coaching culture at all levels of an organization.
My Favorite Quotes from Meredith Bell in this episode, (paraphrased):
“We have to be willing to practice interpersonal dynamics over time.”
“Knowing is different from doing!”
“Asking others how you're doing as a leader is of key importance!”
"There are 6 approaches that can create a coaching culture in your organization!"
The best ways to connect with Meredith Bell online are:
Website: https://growstrongleaders.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell/
About the PROFITABLE HAPPINESS™ Podcast:
At some point in our lives and businesses, we realize that despite conventional wisdom, success does not lead to happiness. In fact, we learn that it’s the other way around. Although money can’t make you happy, it turns out that “happy” can make you money! In this podcast, we feature stories from highly successful happiness professionals, executive coaches, experts, and entrepreneurs, and we learn from them how they’ve used the art and science of happiness to succeed in their businesses. For a weekly journey of mindset, motivation, marketing, and music, subscribe to the “PROFITABLE HAPPINESS” Podcast with Dr. Pelè.
