Human Engagement Under Pressure

The first thing pressure changes isn’t performance—it’s behavior. See how decision rights migrate and why buyers recognize these signals before diligence begins.

Tough Love in Leadership – Todd White on Why Empathy Without Resilience Fails The Performance Quotient Listen Here Is empathy enough to make you a better leader—or can it sometimes backfire? In this episode of The Performance Quotient, host Will Lindstrom welcomes Todd White , executive coach and founder of ClearPeg , to explore why empathy in leadership often falls short and what it really takes to make it work. Todd introduces “ the empathy equation, ” a framework that ble

Feedback Is a Contact Sport - Building Resilience in Real Time with Todd White The Performance Quotient Listen Here What if the key to resilience isn’t grit - but great feedback? In this episode of the Performance Quotient , Will Lindstrom sits down with executive coach and ClearPeg.com founder, Todd White , to unpack why resilience isn’t about perfection - it’s about taking your at-bats, failing forward, and listening well enough to improve. Highlights: Why annual performa

Some concepts bubble up again and again in the talent development process. I’ve spoken about the theme of “Game On!” a lot lately. This is the idea that it’s time to get real. Time to exercise the power you might not know you have. So how do you get there? Step One: Toughen Up! Almost without exception, my executive coaching clients want to please. But the hard truth is: this instinct might be doing more harm than good. Sure, you want to cultivate goodwill, but not at the co

A lot of our executive coaching clients have recently taken on new responsibilities or positions of leadership. They’re eager to please, and eager to prove that they’re capable of their new role. But this is uncharted territory for them, and the challenges they face are unprecedented. What they need to know is that this is normal. These newly-minted leaders are encountering what “business as usual” is for people at this level. And there are tried and true ways of dealing with

When it comes to building a rewarding career, there are no shortcuts or hacks. It's a journey that requires effort and dedication. However, there are proven methodologies and processes that can make this journey worthwhile. Today, let's delve into the behavioral aspects and influences that shape our careers. Seasoned professionals often share insights like, "The best business solution is rarely the best technical solution," or "They might excel technically, but they struggle

CEOs are most concerned about their people, aside from financial challenges. They want their employees to reach their full potential, be prepared for future challenges, and genuinely contribute to the organization's success. People are truly important. Individuals are the source of creativity, innovation, and critical thinking that drive progress. To help people reach their potential quickly, they need a safe and unbiased environment to explore their ideas. Feedback and suppo