The Performance Paradox by Eduardo Briceño is one of those books that is deep yet understandable. Divided into three sections, Briceño dissects the topic.

What I Liked About The Performance Paradox by Eduardo Briceño

My favorite aspect of this book is the many examples that Briceño offers. The best way to show how a concept can work is to tell stories and he has more than enough to bring home the points he wants to make.

The key concept was to improve our performance, we have to do something other than just perform which means we also have to learn. From there, Briceño shows how the Performance Zone and the Learning Zone work together. He provides a thorough examination of both zones.

At the end of the chapters, there are questions to answer and reflect upon. These questions assess how well you’re “performing” the necessary steps to utilize both zones.

What You’ll Like About The Performance Paradox

If you like thorough, concise information, you’ll find plenty in this book. It took me a while to read each chapter because there was so much to absorb. But, it’s not hard to understand, just meaty.

As mentioned earlier, it has stories galore. If you like to see concepts in action, then the examples will provide you with practical information.

Finally, the concepts can apply to you personally, your team, and your organization. You may have to adapt some of the strategies depending on how you’re using them.

Final Thoughts

There were two key principles that set the framework for the book: “Always portray human abilities and qualities as malleable.” We can learn and adapt if given the right tools and freedom to do so. And the second principle is “put in place the habits, structures, and tools that support both the Learning Zone and the Performance Zone.” We must be intentional and use both zones.

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