Forbes: 10 Reasons The Smartest Employees Are Underperforming

November 17, 2016

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This article, authored or featuring insights by Jen Kelchner, was originally published on Forbes.com. As a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Jen is known for her thought leadership on workplace culture, future-focused leadership, and human-centric transformation.

10 Reasons The Smartest Employees Are Underperforming

 

While the source of motivation at work is different for everyone, there may be some key reasons smart employees are underperforming. Whether it’s time management or an overwhelming amount of tasks, recognizing the reason is the first step leaders can take in order to create higher engagement again.

We asked 10 coaches of Forbes Coaches Council why they think the smartest employees may be underperforming and what to do about it. Here’s what they said.

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Lack Of Purpose And Adventure Creates Boredom

Smart people deeply need to solve problems. In particular, solving problems to something they feel has a bigger purpose. Engagement and productivity is directly tied to taking on these adventures to create innovative solutions. Provide opportunities for them to do this, and you’ll see the shift. Bonus: It inspires the whole team and creates a stronger service and product. –  Jen Kelchner

This article has a mention by Jen Kelchner or is authored by Jen Kelchner and was originally posted on Forbes.com. Jen Kelchner is a founding member of the Forbes Coaches Council and frequently writes on leadership and the workplace.

Thank you for taking the time to explore these ideas with me.

I hope they inspire you to lead with foresight and purpose.

Jen Kelchner is a globally recognized authority in open culture, leadership transformation, and visionary strategy. As The Executive Alchemist, she guides leaders and innovators through pivotal transitions, aligning bold visions with adaptive frameworks. At the core of her work lies Quantum Alchemical Systems™ (QAS), a groundbreaking methodology that integrates foresight, human-centric innovation, and strategic execution to drive transformative impact. With a legacy of thought leadership, including foundational contributions to The Open Organization, Jen empowers leaders to create systems that thrive in complexity and redefine the future.

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