Highfill Performance Group

If you did not read my blog from last week, I am pondering a “year of change” beginning November 1st. During this year I will be taking a new direction by starting in an old direction. . . I am going to journey back to me. Several people have contacted me about this year of [...]

Once upon a time, there was a leader who could mesmerize a crowd. He would give his updates like the most eloquent of orators, claiming tremendous victories. Everyone admired him. Then, one day, a change warrior came to town. She recommended that people develop tracking that reflected true results. She observed this man’s team and [...]

Do you spend a lot of time listing the negative traits of others around you? Maybe you need to stop. Here’s why. In a research study, participants watched a video where an actor talking about an acquaintance. He described negative traits about this acquaintance, such as “he hates animals.” He talked about how this acquaintance [...]

Photo by Liza Highfill I’m awaiting hurricane Irene here in Virginia. I’m preparing by gathering non-perishable snacks like Fritos and Triple Stacked Oreos. You have to have your priorities. Watching people in Target yanking water off shelves as if they’ll never drink again, I am always amazed by the panic that ensues when we are [...]

I will never forget the night a young girl who was thirteen and already a prostitute stayed in our home. My parents were ministers, and this young girl had started wandering into our church doors. Mom and dad invited her to come to our house on Friday nights to avoid the streets. The first night [...]

The article below comes from the Heath Brothers concerning Guy Kawasaki’s new book . . . I submitted a story for this book, and Guy responded personally saying he would seriously consider it. I didn’t make the cut, but was thrilled with the personal response! I think Guy Kawasaki and the Heath Brothers are the [...]

I’m on a conference call, listening to the dread in each person’s voice as they “sign on.” This is supposed to be a call about a new change initiative, and everyone should be fired up. Instead, it sounds like they are the living dead, and need to have their head removed with a quick blow [...]