The Performance Culture

Praise for The Performance Culture “Khalil Smith is a rare thinker who brings a fresh, masterful perspective to diverse subjects, from behavioral science to leadership to inclusion. In The Performance Culture, he combines those elements into a powerful model of organizational life. Building organizations that work for everyone requires a trip into the human mind, shared values, and identity. Smith is a consummate guide on that journey.” —JAMIL ZAKI, Professor of Psychology at Stanford University, and author of Hope for Cynics “Whip-smart and insightful, this book shines a light on the challenges we face at work while offering a clear path to change. Khalil infuses each page with hope and optimism, empowering individuals, leaders, and teams to take charge of the seemingly uncontrollable. A must-read for anyone seeking to make a positive impact in their workplace!” —JANET AHN, PhD, Chief Behavioral Science Officer, President of Americas, MindGym “The difference between a good team and a great one lies in how well they work together. The Performance Culture offers a detailed, evidence-based roadmap for leaders looking to foster collaboration, reduce friction, and build a culture where productivity and engagement flourish. This is the essential guide to transforming work environments from conflict zones into high-functioning ecosystems.” —JAY VAN BAVEL, Professor of Psychology at New York University, and author of The Power of Us A powerful framework for going beyond the corporate buzzwords to generate real business results In The Performance Culture, leadership expert Khalil Smith and veteran storyteller Chris Weller deliver an authoritative and practical instruction manual for every leader who wants to create healthy, high-performing cultures. The authors explain how to get your employees aligned, engaged, and collaborating with each other using compelling stories and contemporary research. In the book, you'll learn to turn the temperature down on some of business' hottest conversations, focusing on what actually creates top-tier performance without ignoring the pressing issues that influence the realities of work. You'll also find: Strategies for maintaining a strong focus on business results with an increasingly vocal employee base demanding action on social and political issues The four key ingredients to creating high-performing teams: awareness, behaviors, community, and systems Practical advice for making the most of your existing diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies A can't-miss guide for today's leaders, managers, directors, executives, founders, and anyone who wants to build more successful and durable teams, The Performance Culture is an effective and essential roadmap that transforms how diverse and inclusive workplaces succeed.