Paper people cutouts Cultivatingperformance takes shape when we provide experiences for all peopleto feel valued, accepted, fulfilled, connected and engaged at work.(Photo: Shutterstock)

Recently my company worked with Jason Lauritsen,industry-renowned employee engagement thought leader, to exploreideas from his new book, Unlocking High Performance. One of the conceptsthat really stood out during our time together was that of“cultivating” employees to drive their growth.

According to Lauritsen, “There are powerful lessons we can learnfrom cultivation about how to unlock human potential andperformance in the workplace. While humans are certainly morecomplex than plants, the mindset of cultivation is just asrelevant. Humans, perhaps more than any other living thing, aregenetically hardwired for growth and performance. It's natural tous. It's our default setting.”

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