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# Highland Performance Solutions

Unlock potential. Drive organizational performance.

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## Posts

- [Implementing Strategic Goals<br>for Organizational Success](https://hbr.org/resources/pdfs/comm/ImplementingStrategicGoalsforOrganizationalSuccess.pdf#new_tab) - Implementing strategic goals for organizational success is important for everyone at your organization, from entry-level employees to top executives.
- [Building a Winning Company Culture Includes Embracing Creative People With Patricia Carl](https://www.venteurmag.com/articles/company-culture-patricia-carl#new_tab) - Organizations that take leadership development seriously and prioritize it will have an advantage in terms of having their pick of talent and keeping them engaged.
- [The Secret to Winning Talent](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/the-secret-to-winning-talent/) - With the candidate care approach, the search for talent transforms from a bait and hook exchange to an opportunity to cultivate quality relationships.
- [Should I Stay or Should I Go?](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/) - If you are trying to decide whether or not to leave your job, change careers or make any significant life shift, start by looking inward
- [What's Really Behind Quiet Quitting (and Why Leaders Must Take Note)](https://hr-gazette.com/whats-really-behind-quiet-quitting-and-why-leaders-must-take-note/#new_tab) - How leaders can embrace the intentions behind quiet quitting to help individuals, teams and organizations succeed.
- [Employee Superpowers](https://hr-gazette.com/hrchat-interview-with-patricia-carl-employee-superpowers/#new_tab) - Patricia Carl talks with HRChat on how to identify “superpowers” within your employees.
- [What's Your Work Culture Like? Depends on Who Your Boss Is](https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20221012/whats-your-work-culture-like-it-depends-on-who-your-boss-is#new_tab) - Why it’s important for leaders to understand their influence on microcultures, and how they can move forward in creating positive environments that drive organizational success.
- [Emotional Intelligence Part III: Exercising Empathy](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/emotional-intelligence-part-iii-exercising-empathy/) - In this new world of work, emotional intelligence and the ability to empathize have become the most important skills a leader has in her toolkit to build stronger relationships, deeper connections, and - ultimately - a more effective workforce.
- [Business for a Better World: Interview with CEO Patricia Carl](https://www.dailyherald.com/business/20220908/business-for-a-better-world-highland-performance-solutions#new_tab) - Highland Performance Solutions is built on the principle that when people feel valued and are inspired to do their best work, organizations will thrive.
- [Patricia Carl Of Highland Performance Solutions On The Labor Shortage & The 5 Things We Must Do To Attract & Retain Great Talent](https://medium.com/authority-magazine/patricia-carl-of-highland-performance-solutions-on-the-labor-shortage-the-5-things-we-must-do-to-5b5c429d6322#new_tab)
- [Attracting, Retaining, and Supporting Employees in the Modern World of Work, with Patricia Carl](https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/podcast/episode/411dd41a/s40e12-attracting-retaining-and-supporting-employees-in-the-modern-world-of-work-with-patricia-carl#new_tab) - In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Patricia Carl about attracting, retaining, and supporting employees in the modern world of work.
- [Emotional Intelligence Part II: Manage Yourself](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/emotional-intelligence-part-ii-manage-yourself/) - A crucial step in growing your emotional intelligence is learning to how to manage yourself. Leaders - here's how to get started.
- [Emotional Intelligence Part I: Know Thyself](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/emotional-intelligence-part-i-know-thyself/) - True self-awareness takes intention and practice. Here are six tips for cultivating self-awareness and building your emotional intelligence
- [Leading Your Team Through Change](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/leading-your-team-through-change/) - September 30, 2021 We work with organizations of all shapes and sizes across many industries. The one constant between them? Change. As they respond to shifting market forces, they constantly refine their organizations to best meet business objectives. In high-growth companies, the organizational structure may adjust every few months to meet the changing business needs.
- [11 Actionable Steps Leaders Can Take to Define and Then Achieve Their Goals](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/02/27/11-actionable-steps-leaders-can-take-to-define-and-then-achieve-their-goals/#55e43c49687b#new_tab) - Defining a goal is the first step toward achieving it. However, figuring out exactly what you want to pursue can be challenging: There are a lot of different good ideas out there, and some can prove more difficult than others to clearly identify.
- [Crisis Survival Guide: How 66 CEOs and Executives are Leading From Home](https://real-leaders.com/crisis-survival-guide-how-66-ceos-and-executives-are-leading-from-home/#new_tab) - Some say this crisis is merely good training for the next one. While we have no way of knowing what that next crisis might be, one thing is for sure — the current coronavirus crisis has shifted the way we work and will have lasting repercussions.
- [Growth during crisis: 5 ways to nurture your leadership now](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/growth-during-crisis-5-ways-nurture-your-leadership-now-patricia-carl/?trackingId=Y/qtOnNpe+RecexGAubEZg==#new_tab)
- [16 Important Steps to Prepare Your Team for a Leadership Absence](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/05/13/16-important-steps-to-prepare-your-team-for-a-leadership-absence/#1bd09a7516b6#new_tab) - As a leader, you can’t be physically present all the time, no matter how much you may want to be. Sometimes important business will require you to be elsewhere for the day (or longer), and you may not be able to answer every question or email in your absence.
- [15 Times It's Okay to Say No at Work](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/06/02/15-times-its-ok-to-say-no-at-work/#37fd4b663977#new_tab) - While it may seem counterintuitive, rejecting an offer is sometimes necessary for success.
- [The 4 Most Important Skills Leaders Must Have During a Crisis, According to L&D Experts](https://trainingindustry.com/articles/leadership/the-4-most-important-skills-leaders-must-have-during-a-crisis-according-to-ld-experts/) - It turns out that leading during crisis elevates four key skills above others. Successful leaders are separating themselves by demonstrating these behaviors, which are proving invaluable as they steer their teams through the crisis and its resulting ambiguity.
- [How to Reset Your Goals during a Crisis](https://hbrascend.org/topics/how-to-reset-your-goals-during-a-crisis/)
- [Ignition: The Light and Dark Sides of What Drives Us](https://www.td.org/insights/ignition-the-light-and-dark-sides-of-what-drives-us#new_tab) - Talent managers who understand the various types of ignition and the associated levers will have a more nuanced view of their team members.
- [15 Considerate Ways to Encourage Shy Employees to Share Their Input](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/07/15/15-considerate-ways-to-encourage-shy-employees-to-share-their-input/#17b7e8332d87#new_tab)
- [13 Telltale Signs That a Manager is Micromanaging Their Team](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/07/16/13-telltale-signs-that-a-manager-is-micromanaging-their-team/#50984f3c1ccb#new_tab)
- [4 Ways to Make Talent Management Work in a Virtual World](https://www.td.org/insights/4-ways-to-make-talent-management-work-in-a-virtual-world#new_tab)
- [Engaging Your Team During Post-Restructure](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/engaging-your-team-during-post-restructure-patricia-carl/?trackingId=gFtWN8hzdw6B65V+xnpR7A==#new_tab)
- [4 Ways Leaders Can Develop More EQ Under Pressure](https://www.td.org/insights/4-ways-leaders-can-develop-more-eq-to-lead-under-pressure#new_tab)
- [The Blurred Lines Between Build, Buy, Borrow](https://www.td.org/magazines/td-magazine/the-blurred-lines-between-build-buy-borrow)
- [How to Overcome Red Flags on Your Resume](https://hbr.org/2021/03/how-to-overcome-red-flags-on-your-resume#new_tab)
- [Why Candidate Experience Matters More Than Ever](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/why-candidate-experience-matters-more-than-ever/) - A positive employee experience begins with a positive candidate experience. We share some strategies on how to humanize the hiring process.
- [For Leaders, There's a Lot at Stake When It Comes to Stakeholder Management](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/for-leaders-theres-a-lot-at-stake-when-it-comes-to-stakeholder-management/) - Stakeholder management is key to any manager's success, but the practice can be elusive. Strategizing a clear message across all stakeholders can help.
- [Your First Step in the New Year](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/your-first-step-in-the-new-year/) - How can we move forward when the world is on hold? Here's how to take your first step in the new year.
- [Transforming Leadership with Emotional Intelligence](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/transforming-leadership-with-emotional-intelligence/) - Studies show that upwards of 90 percent of the difference between high-performing leaders and average ones can be attributed to emotional intelligence factors.
- [Emotional Intelligence Part IV: Igniting Purpose](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/emotional-intelligence-part-iv-igniting-purpose/) - How leaders can use emotional intelligence to help employees discover their purpose and bring it to fruition.
- [Just Don't Call It Remote Work](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/just-dont-call-it-remote-work/) - In a recent study, Gallup predicted that we can expect “a 37% reduction of in-person days worked per week” for the 60 million employees who have work-from-home options moving forward. Here's how to cultivate connection in a remote work setting.
- [Stepping Into a New Leadership Position? Think Big, but Start Small.](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/stepping-into-a-new-leadership-position-think-big-but-start-small/) - How to move into a new leadership position with intention and thoughtfulness.
- [Are You in Danger of Burning Out? Watch for These 14 Signs](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/04/20/are-you-in-danger-of-burning-out-watch-for-these-14-signs/#61d0abaf257d#new_tab) - In our "always-on" work culture, it's no surprise that employee burnout is on the rise. According to a recent Gallup study, nearly 70% of employees experience occasional or frequent burnout on the job.
- [15 Motivating Tips for Job Hunters Facing Constant Rejection](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/04/15/15-motivating-tips-for-job-hunters-facing-constant-rejection/#7b01b2ab6b42#new_tab) - Fifteen members of Forbes Coaches Council delve into how job seekers can keep their outlook positive, even in the darkest of times.
- [EQ, Emotional Intelligence, and Leading with Compassion and Intentionality](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/eq-emotional-intelligence-and-leading-with-compassion-and-intentionality/) - A webinar interview with Patricia Carl and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover.
- [Redesigning/Reimagining Your Leadership Team](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/redesigning-reimagining-your-leadership-team/) - An interview webinar with Patricia Carl and Nanette Miner.
- [13 Reasons a Strong Personal Brand Can Help Grow your Business](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/06/29/13-reasons-a-strong-personal-brand-can-help-grow-your-business/#12170b8b635a#new_tab)
- [How To 10X Your Personal Performance In Consulting With Patty Carl: Consulting Success Podcast #158](https://www.consultingsuccess.com/how-to-10x-your-personal-performance-in-consulting-with-patty-carl#new_tab)
- [Why work is broken and how to fix it | TEDxEuless](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmT0Uk4d9gM#new_tab)

## Pages

- [Home](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/) - We bring creative solutions and fresh perspectives to today’s evolving workforce challenges.
- [Who We Are](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/who-we-are/) - About Us Meet HighlandPerformance Solutions Who We Are Highland Performance Solutions is a boutique, woman-owned organizational consulting firm. Rooted in our collective expertise, we bring creative solutions and fresh perspectives to today’s evolving workforce challenges. We are client-centric, agile and inventive, partnering to create transformative experiences and solutions that unlock potential, improve performance and deliver
- [Leadership Development](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/leadership-development/) - Capabilities Leadership &Team Development Inspire and develop your leaders to reach their full potential. We believe leadership starts with mindset. It is critical to build a leader’s awareness around their unique gaps and strengths to accelerate performance and results. Leadership determines the direction of your organization, influences and inspires people and drives the organization’s business objectives. With
- [All Capabilities](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/all-capabilities/) - Capabilities You have challenges. We have solutions. The path forward starts with your people. Accelerate Organizational Performance We solve a variety of business challenges across the talent management lifecycle to accelerate organizational performance. Engagement andPerformance Redeployment StrategiesCareer AssessmentCareer DevelopmentOutplacementExit Survey Leadership &Team Development Culture & EngagementExecutive CoachingLeadership & Career PathwaysMindful Leadership PracticesFlexible Hybrid Integrated WorkCompensation
- [Talent Acquisition](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/talent-acquisition/) - Capabilities Talent Acquisition Attract and hire a diverseworkforce to deliver your strategy. Rooted in a deep understanding of our client’s business needs, our rigorous talent acquisition and executive search process targets the required mindset, skillset and behavioral competencies required for each role to ensure alignment with your culture and values. People are the key to an organization’s success. We
- [Fractional and Interim HR Resources](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/fractional-and-interim-hr-resources/) - Capabilities Fractional &Interim HR Resources What it is Fractional & Interim HR Resources provide organizations with flexible, high-impact HR leadership and support—exactly when you need it. Whether you’re navigating a leadership transition, scaling quickly, filling an unexpected gap, or driving a specific HR project, this resource gives you access to seasoned HR expertise without committing
- [Contact](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/contact/) - Contact Us Your New Growth Strategy Starts Here Partner with our team to accelerate organizational performance. We are always excited to meet new clients, learn about your unique business challenges and share our perspective on how we can help. Please fill out the form below to start the conversation. You can email us directly at
- [Strategy & Transformation](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/strategy-transformation/) - Capabilities Strategy & Transformation Transform your businessand accelerate performance. Organizations today are constantly faced with new challenges, modern technologies and changing business landscapes which require having a sound strategy in place to attract, retain and develop an effective workforce. Having the right executive leadership in place is key to an organization’s success, as it influences culture,
- [News & Insights](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/news-and-insights/) - News & Insights Thought Leadership for Today's Workforce Challenges. We’re dedicated to helping our clients stay up to date on the latest news, industry trends, market research and thought leadership to navigate the rapidly changing world of work. News Why work is broken and how to fix it | TEDxEuless Featured Article Harvard Business Review
- [News & Insights Clone](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/news-insights-clone/) - News & Insights Thought Leadership for Today's Workforce Challenges. We’re dedicated to helping our clients stay up to date on the latest news, industry trends, market research and thought leadership to navigate the rapidly changing world of work. News Why work is broken and how to fix it | TEDxEuless Featured Article Harvard Business Review
- [Assessment & Succession](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/assessment-succession/) - Capabilities Assessment & Succession Uncover key talent that will take your organization to the next level. In today’s world, organizations can no longer rely on gut instinct for selection, promotion and development decisions. Yesterday’s instinct is today’s bias. Executive leadership is key to an organization’s success, as it influences culture, engagement, and performance. Utilizing objective, scientific, data-driven insights
- [Test](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/test/) - Meet our team Meet our team Our Story Inspired by human-centered motivation and behavior in the workplace and its profound effect on individual fulfillment and performance, Highland Performance Solutions was founded to enable organizations to deliver on strategy by leveraging their most important asset: their people. After years in public and private firms, our CEO discovered organizations need something uniquely
- [What We Do](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/what-we-do/)
- [Engagement and Performance](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/engagement-performance/) - Capabilities Engagement &Performance Unlock potential. Drive organizational performance. At Highland Performance Solutions, we help organizations unlock the powerful connection between engagement, performance, and purpose. Our approach goes beyond traditional surveys by turning insight into meaningful action that fuels belonging, productivity, and sustainable growth. We partner with clients to clarify what makes their culture unique, strengthen
- [Our Approach](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/our-approach/)
- [Our Team](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/our-team/)
- [Blog](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/blog/) - Blog Stepping Into a New Leadership Position? Think Big, but Start Small. March 30, 2022 Hello, readers! In the spirit of spring’s arrival, I’ve been thinking about all things “new,” especially as renewal pertains to work. In Read More July 26, 2022 The Secret to Winning Talent February 22, 2022 Hello, Readers! Like you, our
- [Services](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/services/) - Services HR & Organizational Effectiveness Consulting Transform your culture and people practices with a dedicated HR consulting team. We partner with organizations to architect culture and HR functions that drive business outcomes and value creation. Beginning with an in-depth functional review, we design and execute custom growth plans to fit our clients’ unique needs and
- [About Us](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/meet-patty/) - Patricia Carl President & CEO, Highland Performance SolutionsExecutive Coach & Consultant; Former Global Chief HR Officer; Forbes & Harvard Business Review contributor; Speaker; Philanthropist; Angel Investor Patricia Carl is an executive coach and consultant, and former Chief Human Resources Officer for both public and private equity backed companies. She partners with leaders, teams and organizations
- [Featured](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/featured-in/) - Articles Implementing Strategic Goalsfor Organizational Success What’s Your Work Culture Like? Depends on Who Your Boss Is What’s Really Behind Quiet Quitting (and Why Leaders Must Take Note) How to Overcome Red Flags on Your Resume The Blurred Lines Between Build, Buy, Borrow 4 Ways Leaders Can Develop More EQ Under Pressure Engaging Your Team
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## Team Member

- [Scott Burns](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/scott-burns/) - Scott Burns is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach for Highland Performance Solutions. He partners with organizations to deliver comprehensive talent strategies that drive the most important aspects of their business. As a leadership coach, he helps leaders achieve their most important goals and takes their leadership to the next level. Scott has practiced executive
- [Corinne Cooper](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/corinne-cooper/) - Corinne is Vice President, Delivery & Operations of Highland Performance Solutions. In her role, Corinne formulates and executes client delivery and operational strategy, including managing a consultant workforce, creating successful partnerships with clients, resourcing projects with appropriate credentials and capabilities and overseeing projects’ economics. She is passionate about organizational effectiveness – uncovering how organizations leverage
- [Patricia Carl](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/patricia-carl/) - Patricia Carl is the CEO of Highland Performance Solutions, a woman-owned organizational consulting firm. With extensive experience as an operator and practitioner, she has gained invaluable insights working closely with executives, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, navigating the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in these dynamic environments. Patty’s expertise lies in understanding how
- [Julia Heatherwick](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/julia-heatherwick/) - Julia Heatherwick is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach for Highland Performance Solutions. She has over 15 years of experience designing leadership development programs, leading dynamic group conversations, and providing executive coaching to high-potential leaders. She is passionate about supporting senior leaders as they navigate career transitions, increase self-awareness, expand mental models and inspire their
- [Tracy McCarthy](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/tracy-mccarthy/) - Tracy McCarthy is a Senior Consultant for Highland Performance Solutions. Tracy is passionate about helping companies achieve business results through a focus on culture, employee engagement and aligning business processes. As a former CHRO/CPO at both private equity and public companies, Tracy has experience in scaling companies and setting the foundation for continued growth and
- [Dario Cruz](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/dario-cruz/) - Dario Cruz is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach for Highland Performance Solutions. He has worked extensively at the C-level, partnering with executive teams to unleash the human capital potential in their organizations. With over 30 years’ experience working with complex organizations from mid-caps to global Fortune 500 organizations, he offers expertise across the entire
- [Lisa Padden](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/lisa-padden/) - Lisa Padden is a Senior Consultant for Highland Performance Solutions. She is a former Fortune 500 Organization Development / Human Resources executive who spent her corporate career helping organizations, teams, and individuals be more effective. With 25+ years of experience, she specializes in talent management processes and tools, such as succession planning, competency model design,
- [Les Martel](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/les-martel/) - Les Martel is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach for Highland Performance. He is known for his keen business focus with over 20 years of diverse experience across industries and the entire range of leadership, organizational development, and talent management initiatives. He works exclusively with senior leaders and high-potential talent ready to accelerate their leadership
- [Jeanette Higham](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/jeanette-higham/) - Jeanette Higham is a Senior Consultant with Highland Performance Solutions, bringing more than 25 years of executive human resources leadership experience helping organizations build people strategies that drive business performance. Throughout her career, Jeanette has partnered with CEOs, Boards of Directors, executive leadership teams, and private equity investors to transform HR functions, strengthen leadership capability, and
- [Michael Polydoris](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/michael-polydoris/) - Michael Polydoris is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach with Highland Performance Solutions, bringing more than 20 years of experience helping executives, leadership teams, and organizations improve performance, navigate complexity, and lead through periods of growth and transformation. Having advised leaders across more than 350 client engagements, Michael specializes in executive coaching, leadership team effectiveness, organizational
- [Sherri Blix, CPCC, PCC](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/sherri-blix/) - Sherri Blix is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach for Highland Performance Solutions. With over20 years’ business experience, she develops leaders who want to make meaningful change where itcounts: within themselves, with their teams, and in their organizations. In all of her coachingrelationships, Sherri’s optimistic style brings out the client’s strengths and uses them in
- [Leslie Besselieu, PhD](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/leslie-besselieu-phd/) - Leslie Bessellieu is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach with Highland Performance Solutions. With more than 25 years of experience developing leaders and shaping healthy, high-performing organizations, she partners with executives to refine business strategy, strengthen leadership capability, and guide transformational change. Known for her engaging and empowering approach, Leslie blends empirically grounded psychological principles
- [Gracie Inacay](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/gracie-inacay/) - Gracie Inacay is a bilingual Senior Consultant and Executive Coach for Highland Performance Solutions. With over 25 years of experience in asset management, human resources, and consulting, she helps small to mid-sized organizations implement strategic HR initiatives and processes that deliver practical results. Her pragmatic, thought-provoking, and creative approach inspires clients and teams to maximize their
- [Arist Mastorides](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/arist-mastorides/) - Arist Mastorides is a trusted executive advisor and coach with more than 35 years of experience guiding senior leaders and leadership teams through complexity, scale, and sustained performance. As a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach with Highland Performance Solutions, Arist brings deep operating credibility, enterprise leadership experience, and a practical understanding of what it takes to lead at the
- [Neelima Paranjpey, PhD](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/neelima-paranjpey-phd/) - Neelima Paranjpey, Ph.D., is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach with Highland Performance Solutions. She is an executive assessor, leadership coach, and talent management expert with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations make confident talent decisions and accelerate leadership performance. She specializes in assessing leaders in pivotal roles, coaching high-potential executives through critical
- [Chaka Patterson](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/chaka-patterson/) - Chaka Patterson is a trusted Senior Consultant and Executive Coach with more than three decades of experience guiding senior leaders, boards, and organizations through complex business, governance, and risk environments. As a Senior Consultant with Highland Performance Solutions, Chaka brings a rare combination of public company leadership, legal expertise, and financial acumen to his work with executives
- [Kelly Scherer, PhD](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/kelly-scherer/) - Kelly Scherer is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach for Highland Performance Solutions, with over 10 years of experience working with C-suite executives across various industries. She specializes in executive leadership assessment, development, and coaching for Fortune 500 clients across sectors and geographies. Kelly has assessed hundreds of leaders for selection, development, and succession planning,
- [Nicole Shaver](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/nicole-shaver/) - Nicole Shaver is an Executive Coach and Consultant with Highland Performance Solutions. Nicole helps leaders reimagine what is possible, unlock their potential, and build more fulfilling, purpose-driven careers. After more than two decades as a senior finance executive in a fast-paced professional services environment, Nicole discovered that her deepest passion has always centered on people—developing
- [Christina Sherrod, PhD](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/christina-sherrod/) - Christina Sherrod is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach for Highland Performance Solutions. With over 15 years of experience, she brings a deep understanding of leadership progression and the critical success factors for executives. Christina is passionate about supporting leaders in reaching their personal level of peak performance; coaching clients describe her as authentic and
- [Rob Weber](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/rob-weber/) - Rob Weber is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach with Highland Performance Solutions, bringing more than 30 years of senior HR and people leadership experience to his work with executives and organizations. After a distinguished corporate career serving as Chief People Officer and CHRO at companies including Hostess Brands, Novus Foods, Sears Holdings,Groupon, and PepsiCo, Rob
- [Joe Tria ](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/joe-tria/) - Joe Tria is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach with Highland Performance Solutions. Joe is a trusted advisor to CEOs, C-suite executives, Chief People Officers, board members, and high-potential leaders, with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations design leadership systems that strengthen performance, retention, and growth. A three-time Chief Learning & Leadership Officer,
- [Judy Whitcomb](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/judy-whitcomb/) - Judy Whitcomb is a Senior Consultant and Executive Coach for Highland Performance Solutions. With more than 25 years of experience in human resources and organizational development, including a 19-year career at United Airlines, Judy is an award-winning learning and development strategist, executive coach, and speaker. A Berkeley Executive Coach, she has worked with over 1,000 leaders—from
- [Jo Barrett](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/jo-barrett/) - Jo Barrett is a seasoned global Chief People Officer and HR Director with over 23 years ofexperience shaping high-performance cultures and driving organizational transformation acrossEurope, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. Known for her commercial acumen andcreative, business-first mindset, she has partnered with senior leadership teams to align peoplestrategies with business objectives in a
- [Everett Gutierrez, Jr.](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/everett-gutierrez-jr/) - Everett Gutierrez Jr. is a Consultant with Highland Performance Solutions. With over 15 years of experience, Everett brings a people-centered and results-driven approach to leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational effectiveness. He is known for helping leaders navigate growth and change while strengthening executive presence, resilience, and team performance. Everett has trained and coached more than 30,000
- [Christopher Lind](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/team-members/christopher-lind/) - Christopher Lind is a Senior Consultant with Highland Performance Solutions. With over 20 years of experience, Christopher is an accomplished executive advisor and technology transformation leaderwho specializes in solving complex challenges at the intersection of people, performance, and technology. He is passionate about helping organizations unlock growth, strengthen digital acumen, and achieve operational excellence while maintaining strong employee

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- [Restructuring](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/restructuring/)
- [Work Life Balance](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/work-life-balance/)
- [Career](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/career/)
- [Personal Development](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/personal-development/)
- [Drive](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/drive/)
- [Motivation](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/motivation/)
- [Brand](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/brand/)
- [Introversion](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/introversion/)
- [Employee Development](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/employee-development/)
- [Micro-managing](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/micro-managing/)
- [Talent Management](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/talent-management/)
- [Emotional Intelligence](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/emotional-intelligence/)
- [job search](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/job-search/)
- [Resilience](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/resilience/)
- [Self-Awareness](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/self-awareness/)
- [Self-Regulation](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/self-regulation/)
- [Empathy](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/empathy/)
- [Purpose](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/purpose/)
- [Great Resignation](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/great-resignation/)
- [Agility](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/agility/)
- [Change](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/change/)
- [Remote Work](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/remote-work/)
- [Hybrid Work](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/hybrid-work/)
- [New World of Work](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/new-world-of-work/)
- [Talent Acquisition](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/talent-acquisition/)
- [Recruiting](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/recruiting/)
- [New Leaders](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/new-leaders/)
- [Recruitment](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/recruitment/)
- [Upskilling](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/upskilling/)
- [Reskilling](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/reskilling/)
- [candidate experience](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/candidate-experience/)
- [hiring](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/hiring/)
- [Transformation](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/transformation/)
- [Employee Engagement](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/employee-engagement/)
- [Quiet Quitting](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/quiet-quitting/)
- [Microcultures](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/microcultures/)
- [Strategy](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/strategy/)
- [Implementation](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/tag/implementation/)

## Publications

- [Harvard Business Review](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/publications_name/hbr/)
- [Forbes](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/publications_name/forbes/)
- [ATD](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/publications_name/atd/)
- [LinkedIn](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/publications_name/linkedin/)
- [HBR Ascend](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/publications_name/hbr-ascend/)
- [RealLeaders](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/publications_name/realleaders/)
- [Training Industry](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/publications_name/training-industry/)
- [The HR Gazette](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/publications_name/the-hr-gazette/)
- [HCI Podcast](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/publications_name/hci-podcast/)
- [Authority Magazine](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/publications_name/authority-magazine/)
- [The Daily Herald](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/publications_name/the-daily-herald/)
- [HRChat](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/publications_name/hrchat/)
- [Venteur Magazine](https://highlandperformancesolutions.com/publications_name/venteur-magazine/)