Discover a fresh, new way to ensure you - and the performers you manage - stay motivated Achieving High Performance. A Research-based Practical Approach. By Richard Gerson. What is the most important thing affecting levels of performance? Skills? Environment? Resources? According to author Richard Gerson, it's motivation. He believes one way you can make sure performers stay motivated is to have them remain focused on "Mega" - the ultimate and perfect outcome that will result from a peak performance. In this thoroughly referenced book - the product of years of research - he explains how to develop and maintain high levels of performance for yourself and others. In seven chapters, he addresses the most troubling issues related to performance - including the difference between positive and negative performance motivation, the characteristics of high performers, the role of proper goal and objective setting, planning for high performance, eliminating self-limiting beliefs, and making incentives real. You'll learn: What performance motivation is; A new definition of high performance; How to motivate yourself for high performance; How to motivate others by creating the proper environment; How to use the unique tool TOPS to identify motivational roadblocks; A 10-step plan for being a high performer every day; 10 ways to guarantee high performance. The numerous quizzes and assessment included in the book will help you apply the strategies - in your own life and the lives of others - and achieve better-than-expected results.