Managing high
and low performers
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 12pm-1pm ET
Format: Live on Zoom
Cost: $29 per person
Limited space available.
Some team members thrive.
Others test your patience.
In one hour, learn how to lead both,
and everyone in between.
Does this Sound Familiar?
“You have a star performer you are afraid to lose.”
“You have another who could do more, but won’t.”
“You have one team member who needs constant direction.”
“You have a new hire who is eager, but in over their head.”
If so, you’re not alone.
Most managers were never taught how to adjust their style to the person in front of them.
Managing everyone the same way feels fair.
But it’s not.
Different people need different things.
Some need direction.
Some need coaching.
Some need motivation.
Some need to be set free.
Why this workshop Matters:
When you match your style to the person:
Performance goes up
Engagement goes up
Trust goes up
Your job gets easier
This session gives you a framework to do exactly that.
What you will learn:
In this interactive one-hour live virtual workshop, you will:
Diagnose where each team member sits on the will and skill spectrum
Recognize the four zones every team member moves between
Match your leadership style to what each person actually needs
Motivate people who have stopped trying
Grow skill in people who want to learn
Know when to direct, coach, support, or step back
You will leave with tools you can use the same day.
The session includes breakout discussions, polls, chat participation, and practical strategies.
“I learned the different management styles that are appropriate for different needs.”
The Four Zones Preview
Every team member falls into one of four zones.
Which zone is yours in?
The Self-Reliant Performer
High skill. High will.
Confident, capable, looking for the next challenge.
The Reluctant Talent
High skill. Low will.
Capable but disengaged. Needs purpose.
The Enthusiastic Learner
Low skill. High will.
Eager and energetic, still building competence.
The Uncertain Novice
Low skill. Low will.
New, hesitant, needs structure to grow.
Each one needs something different from you.
This workshop teaches you exactly what.
This workshop is For you if…
You manage a team and want to lead more effectively
You have a high performer who needs to be challenged
You have a low performer you don't know how to reach
You want a practical framework, not theory
You want language and tools you can use tomorrow
You're tired of one-size-fits-all advice
This is not a passive webinar.
It is a live, interactive workshop designed to help managers immediately connect the content to real team members.
This session focuses on:
Real workplace scenarios
Simple, repeatable frameworks
Practical language you can use right away
Interactive polls and breakout discussions
An action plan for a real person on your team
Most managers know they should flex their style.
Very few know how.
After this session, you will know how.
“Being able to develop and discuss an actionable plan was tremendously helpful.”
A simple way to assess any team member
Four leadership styles you can use right away
Language to re-engage someone who has checked out
A plan to grow someone who is eager but new
Confidence to stretch your high performers
A participant workbook to keep building after the session
What you’ll walk away with:
Work Wise Labs is Different.
This is not a lecture.
You’ll participate in:
• interactive exercises
• small group discussions
• practical tools you can apply immediately
You’ll leave feeling more secure in how you manage people.
“I loved all the practical tips!”
What People
Are Saying
“Great session. Easy to follow.”
“Very insightful training. ”
Meet Elissa.
Hi, I’m Elissa, and I help managers in non-profits, government agencies, and small businesses lead in ways that makes everyone feel appreciated.
How do I do that? l come into your workplace and either work 1:1 with managers, or lead group workshops that strengthen leadership and connection. If that sounds dry, it’s not! My specialty is to focus on the fun, healthy, and productive side of things.
My approach is two-fold:
In a best-case world, I work with groups and use fun team building exercises in workshops and on retreats to strengthen bonds and improve workplace culture. Think of it as a proactive approach, like eating leafy, green vegetables or going for a run to keep your heart healthy and functioning properly.
I also work directly with managers to help improve the workplace environment when it’s clear that something is just a bit out of whack. Like when you just need a new carburetor to make the car hum again. In these reactive situations where the problems already exist; I work with leaders on everything from trust issues to growth struggles to FIX what’s wrong so employees feel supported and connected and happy to show up for work.
I have a Master’s Degree in Multicultural Education, I am an ICF-certified professional coach, and I have a certification in Positive Psychology. But it’s the practical experience I received working for over 20 years with people in mission-driven organizations that allows me to help managers create more inclusive environments that are able to tap into their employees strengths.
Because no one wants to work in a place that doesn’t support them. Doesn’t get them. With Work Wise Labs resources, you can help your managers create an environment that is fun and supportive, without ever losing sight of your workplace’s mission.
Work Wise Labs grew organically out of the lessons I learned along the way. Bottom line: everyone should be happy to go to work, and I can provide the tools to make that happen.
To see my full professional bio, see my LinkedInprofile.
this thoughtful, virtual workshop is interactive and designed to get you learning quickly and affordably.
The value in this session is that it is interactive and participant-driven. Because it is individualized, sessions are not recorded.
FAQs
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The workshop is a one-hour, live, virtual workshop.
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Yes. Participants will engage in chat, respond to polls, work in breakout rooms, and leave with practical tools they can use right away.
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This workshop is designed for current managers and emerging leaders. If you lead, supervise, or coach anyone at work, you will get value from it.
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That's exactly who this workshop is built for. You'll leave with a specific plan for the people on your team who are hardest to manage.
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Yes. You will leave with a participant workbook, a four-zone framework, and language you can use in your next 1:1.
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The workshop will NOT be recorded. This is to ensure participants feel safe sharing honestly and openly.
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Participation is flexible in the larger room. However, there will be breakout rooms where you will be expected to engage in small groups.
These are the most commonly asked questions.
Managing everyone the same way isn’t fair.
It’s just easier.
There’s a better way.
Learn it in one hour..
Take the first step today.