Episode 230: Characteristics of a High-Performance Business with Prentiss Sorrells II, Head of HR at Advantive

Today we are joined by Prentiss Sorrells II, Head of HR at Advantive to discuss how they have built and maintain such a high performing culture.

Takeaways

A high-performance culture is aligned, engaged, and working together to achieve the common goal.

Goal setting, alignment, and accountability are key characteristics of a high-performance team.

Establishing alignment and accountability are the initial steps to building a high-performance culture.

Progressive discipline and coaching can address underperformance without demotivating employees.

Tools like weekly tactical meetings, daily check-ins, and goal-setting tools support a high-performance culture.

Future plans for enhancing a high-performance culture include continuous performance management and career mapping.

Transparency, alignment, and pouring into employees are important for creating a high-performance culture.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction

02:07

Steps to Building a High-Performance Culture

04:21

Addressing Underperformance with Progressive Discipline

08:18

Tools and Resources for Supporting a High-Performance Culture

14:59

Future Plans for Enhancing a High-Performance Culture

16:28

Advice for HR Leaders on Creating a High-Performance Culture