The High Performance Manager - Pryor Learning - Building coaching philosophy and managing performance

Jul 30, 2026

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A practical leadership guide focused on how managers can train, motivate, and develop high-performing teams. It explains how to craft a coaching philosophy, retain top employees, and reward staff while handling difficult topics such as criticism, discipline, and negative behaviors. The book also covers supervising off-site employees, conducting effective interviews using behavioral-based methods, and running performance reviews with less stress and better outcomes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

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Pages231

Reading Time5 h 56 min

FOREWORD

Develop Your Coaching Philosophy

How to Retain Your Best and Brightest Employees

Rewarding and Motivating Employees

Survive the Conversations Every Manager Dreads

Criticism and Discipline for Managers

Supervising Bad Attitudes and Negative Behaviors

Overcoming Disruptive Workstyle Differences

Supervising Off-Site Employees

Conduct Effective Interviews and Hire the Right People

Behavioral-Based Interviewing

Performance Reviews with Less Stress and Better Results

[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) Published 2026 by Gildan Media LLC aka G&D Media [www.GandDmedia.com](www.GandDmedia.com) THE HIGH PERFORMANCE MANAGER. Copyright © 2026 by Pryor Learning, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used, reproduced or transmitted in any manner whatsoever, by any means (electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained within. Although every precaution has been taken, the author and publisher assume no liability for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Front cover design by David Rheinhardt of Pyrographx Interior design by Meghan Day Healey of Story Horse, LLC Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available upon request eISBN: 978-1-7225-2869-0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) CONTENTS FOREWORD ONE Develop Your Coaching Philosophy TWO How to Retain Your Best and Brightest Employees THREE Rewarding and Motivating Employees FOUR Survive the Conversations Every Manager Dreads FIVE Criticism and Discipline for Managers SIX Supervising Bad Attitudes and Negative Behaviors SEVEN Overcoming Disruptive Workstyle Differences EIGHT Supervising Off-Site Employees NINE Conduct Effective Interviews and Hire the Right People TEN Behavioral-Based Interviewing ELEVEN Performance Reviews with Less Stress and Better Results [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) FOREWORD Pryor Learning has been at the forefront of corporate training, shaping the skills and careers of millions. Founded more than fifty years ago, when Fred Pryor pioneered the “one-day seminar,” Pryor Learning has become one of the nation’s leading training providers, offering efficient, affordable, and accessible career education for business professionals. Our diverse offerings cater to a wide array of individuals and organizations alike, from small and midsized businesses to governments, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies. Offering thousands of in-person seminars annually, Pryor Learning is synonymous with practical, hands-on training that delivers results. As the workforce continues to evolve, so do we—embracing new technologies and expanding our reach. Today we offer a vast array of training options, including in-person, live virtual, and on-demand formats, all designed to meet the diverse needs of a constantly changing workplace. This book, along with the series it belongs to, represents the next step in our mission to empower professionals with the essential skills they need to excel. In response to the growing popularity of e-books and audiobooks, we aim to reach a new generation of learners, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to thrive in their careers. Our goal remains simple: to uphold Fred Pryor ’s legacy by making high-quality business training accessible to all, regardless of where they are in their career journey. Join us in a tradition of learning that spans more than fifty years—a tradition that has empowered millions to achieve their professional goals. We invite you to explore the wealth of knowledge contained within these pages, knowing that you are part of something greater—a community dedicated to continual growth and improvement. [OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com) ONE Develop Your Coaching Philosophy A manager is not and cannot be simply a life coach. Nevertheless, management shares many of the same aspects as life coaching. Both, for example, have the goal of bringing out the best and most effective performance in their clients and employees. To put it plainly, both managers and coaches are paid to win. But how? You win by training people. Managers have two main goals: to train and i

FAQs

Is a manager the same as a life coach in this book?

No. The book explains that management is not simply life coaching, but it shares similar elements, such as developing clients or employees toward their best performance.

What are the two main goals for managers described in the first chapter?

The first chapter states that managers have two main goals: to train and to inspire their team.

How does the book recommend improving hiring and performance management outcomes?

It covers effective interviews, emphasizes behavioral-based interviewing, and provides approaches for conducting performance reviews with less stress and better results.

Jul 30, 2026

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