Junes Topic - The concept of counseling and evaluation: how does one successfully navigate these demanding expectations? Do they need to be navigated at all?

This June, the Thought Distillery delves into a topic that effects professionals throughout the world, employee counseling and evaluation. Mike Gourgues and Mike Shaw will moderate the discussion while sharing personal experiences.  This topic picks at the core of many of us either as supervisors or as those who are being supervised. What is too much vice what is not enough when it comes to leader oversight? Does it matter if your superior is a manager as opposed to a leader? Do conditions change with the type and quantity of counseling the more senior you become?

This subject is near and dear too many who strive for personal enlightenment and improvement. Many constantly look for ways to improve, enhance, tweet, or adjust how they conduct themselves personally and professionally. When presented with an opportunity to learn or to listen, how many truly present themselves fully to the event or rather, how many go through the motions? Being told you are doing well is what most people desire, but how well do you handle being told that you are just adequate? How well do you tell someone that they are simply adequate?

As always, there are no right answers. All the more reason to sit around, enjoy a beverage of your choice and discuss.

Bring your favorite mug, order your favorite beverage, and share your perspective. Articles, books, podcasts, and personal experiences encouraged for sharing with the group.

It is time to distill some knowledge.

See you there!