How to deal with a high performer who got promoted and is now slacking

What To Do When a High Performer Slacks After a Promotion? Today’s episode is a deep dive into the complexities of leadership. Chris and Lucie tackle a challenging scenario where a top performer begins to drop the ball after a recent promotion. They discuss ways to understand underlying issues—whether insecurity, new role challenges, or overconfidence—and provide practical guidance for supporting employees while upholding performance standards. Topics Discussed: Identifying causes behind declining performance Coaching strategies for new role adaptation Balancing support with accountability Roleplay: Manager-employee discussion Any other ideas, what has worked for you? Let us know! Contact UsCheck out the Mastering Difficult Conversations Course https://leadershippotential.teachable.com/p/mastering-difficult-conversations-how-to How to prepare for difficult conversations webinar (and the checklist) https://bit.ly/TASWeb01 Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/tas.difficultconvosEmail – [email protected] – www.linkedin.com/in/chriswonglmhcLucie – www.linkedin.com/in/lucietesarova