History

Definition

In High Performance Organizations, leadership responsibilities no longer exist in older traditional top-down hierarchies — they exist through networks of well-trained and empowered employees that have the resources to make decisions and execute. This creates a more nimble and agile cultural environment where better decisions are made, with better information, at a faster pace. In High Performance Organizations everyone: 

• Exercises leadership
• Contributes to best management practices
• Meets task and technical demands
• Supports their team(s) -- the members and the efforts. 

Quotes

• "You want to go fast, go alone. You want to go far, go together" - African Proverb
• "True leaders understand that leadership is not about them, but about those they serve.  It's not about exalting themselves, but about lifting others up." - Sheri L. Dew
• "Great leadership usually starts with a willing heart, a positive attitude, and a desire to make a difference." -Mac Anderson
• "A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader.  A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves." -Eleanor Roosevelt

Books/Articles

• Fish! Tales: Real-Life Stories to Help You Transform Your Workplace and Your Life
• Fish!: A Proven Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results
• Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
• Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team
• Turn the Ship Around: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders
• Turn the Ship Around Workbook: Implement Intent Based Leadership in Your Organization
• Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups
• Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life

Activities

• Ladder of Leadership Group Activity

Glossary

• HPO Terms Glossary

Videos

• Turn the Ship Around Leadership Nudges