Measuring a broad set of standards across the organization seems like a fair way to judge employees’ performance year over year. But Heidi Gardner, distinguished fellow at Harvard Law School, says performance management systems often incentivize employees to scramble to hit their numbers and lose sight of the organizations’ bigger objectives. To boost collaboration and long-term customer value, Gardner shares a four-part scorecard that establishes shared organizational goals while also holding employees accountable for individual results. With Ivan Matviak of Clearwater Analytics, Gardner wrote the HBR article “Performance Management Shouldn’t Kill Collaboration.”

Heidi Gardner, a comedienne known for her role on Saturday Night Live, shares her colorful experiences in the comedy world. She highlights her hairdressing history and the journey into writing and acting. The conversation humorously intertwines themes of grief, touching on the emotional weight of films like 'Steel Magnolias,' and the impact of horror movies watched too young. Heidi also reflects on how childhood favorites are perceived in adulthood, showcasing the power of film in shaping identity and personal growth.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kevin Clark to discuss NFL playoff sleeper teams (5:09), then Bill talks with Raheem Palmer about the best sleeper-team playoffs odds, favorite NFL Week 1 bets, futures bets, and more (43:45). Finally, Bill talks with Heidi Gardner of 'Saturday Night Live' about the Chiefs, Heidi's unique journey to joining the cast of 'SNL', her role in Netflix's 'Hustle', and more (1:17:23).Host: Bill SimmonsGuests: Kevin Clark, Raheem Palmer, and Heidi GardnerProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haircuts, prank calls, and approaching SNL with an open palm with Heidi Gardner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SNL's Heidi Gardner joins The Liz Moody Podcast to answer questions about breakups, loving sports, staying healthy with a busy schedule, behind the scenes of SNL, overcoming failure, public speaking tips, finding the right career, and more. They discuss the importance of supportive friends, self-care at SNL, improving cat health, nourishing activities, providing support in the face of defeat, supporting the microbiome, embracing guidance, and reflections on accomplishments and sports.