#382 Is that performance strategy?

Are you wearing that same "lucky shirt" to every important meeting because it worked once? That's not a strategy—it's a superstition. In this eye-opening episode of Growth Instigators, we tackle the critical difference between merely working hard and truly working smart.The reality is stark but simple: without proper evaluation, you could be running at full speed in entirely the wrong direction. I explore how high performers distinguish themselves through measurement and adjustment, not just through effort and hope. Drawing from the powerful analogy of a pilot flying from New York to Los Angeles, I demonstrate how being just one degree off course—without correction—can land you hundreds of miles from your intended destination. This episode breaks down three essential components to make evaluation and adjustment part of your leadership DNA: measuring what truly matters (not vanity metrics), gathering honest input from multiple sources, and acting quickly on the data you collect. As management legend Peter Drucker wisely noted, "What gets measured gets managed"—but I take this further, explaining why "what gets managed and adjusted gets maximized." Excellence isn't accidental; it's the product of constant, intentional refinement. Ready to stop relying on that lucky shirt and start implementing real performance strategies? Listen now, then take on this week's growth challenge to evaluate one key area and make a measurable adjustment in the next seven days.https://growthinstigators.com/