October 29, 2021

The Zone

When we observe a person or team perform at their optimum, we might say, "They are in the Zone." We have seen people at the top of their craft produce incredible performances: musicians, actors, athletes, chefs, and more... We have seen family, friends, and co-workers in the zone.

What does it take to get into The Zone?

Rhythm

You know how you feel when you get into a rhythm ☺ It could be doing chores, it could be a workout, a competition, a presentation at work, cooking for friends and family, or a walk with your dog while humming your favorite song.

What does it take to get into a Rhythm?

Cadence

A rhythmic sequence of events that occur repeatedly, that helps set the timing for the individual to get into a rhythm.

Cadence is not enough. We need more...

Preparedness

To make a cadence effective, we want to have prepared ourselves and the environment to perform effectively and efficiently. That is where actionable core values come in. These are the cornerstones of day to day performance upon which the people will make use of to operate at their optimum.

Conclusion

To increase the likelihood of In The Zone Performances...

Establish actionable core values that empower the individual stakeholders.

Define cadence that is conducive to individuals getting into the sweet spot of their rhythm.

This will lead to people deriving more satisfaction from their efforts, and increase the likelihood of In The Zone Performances.