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What best describes Joan's approach to her job?
What best describes Joan's approach to her job?
- She frequently takes shortcuts to finish her work quickly.
- She performs her tasks with passion but lacks attention to detail.
- She is inconsistent and often forgets safety procedures.
- She methodically follows procedures and completes tasks effectively. (correct)
What is a common trait of Joggers in the workplace?
What is a common trait of Joggers in the workplace?
- They frequently arrive late and miss deadlines.
- They consistently exceed expectations in all tasks.
- They often break rules to achieve success.
- They contribute to team efforts but do not push themselves to the limit. (correct)
How does Joan feel about Rufus?
How does Joan feel about Rufus?
- She believes he is less capable than she is.
- She respects him but thinks he is showy. (correct)
- She dislikes him because he works too hard.
- She has no opinion about him at all.
In what way do Joggers meet workplace expectations?
In what way do Joggers meet workplace expectations?
What stereotype about coaches is mentioned in relation to Joggers?
What stereotype about coaches is mentioned in relation to Joggers?
What is the primary characteristic that differentiates Joggers from Runners?
What is the primary characteristic that differentiates Joggers from Runners?
In what way do Joggers typically engage with their work compared to Runners?
In what way do Joggers typically engage with their work compared to Runners?
Why might a business leader find it acceptable to have Joggers in their team?
Why might a business leader find it acceptable to have Joggers in their team?
What is a common behavior of Joggers during significant events?
What is a common behavior of Joggers during significant events?
How do Joggers typically view their performance in relation to their job?
How do Joggers typically view their performance in relation to their job?
What is the 'egg hatcher' metaphor primarily used to describe?
What is the 'egg hatcher' metaphor primarily used to describe?
What typically motivates a Jogger in their workplace?
What typically motivates a Jogger in their workplace?
How do Runners generally differ from Joggers in terms of workplace dynamics?
How do Runners generally differ from Joggers in terms of workplace dynamics?
Which statement about Joggers is accurate based on their approach to tasks?
Which statement about Joggers is accurate based on their approach to tasks?
What can be inferred about the long-term contributions of Joggers?
What can be inferred about the long-term contributions of Joggers?
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Study Notes
Joggers
- Joggers are steady and dependable employees who consistently meet basic expectations.
- They are punctual, conscientious and follow rules.
- They occasionally rise to meet high expectations but rarely exceed them.
- Joggers are content doing what is expected of them and might feel they are doing their best.
- They are not lazy, but may lack confidence, or focus their energy on tasks they are most skilled at.
- Joggers value work-life balance.
- Joggers might lack drive to go beyond their job descriptions.
- Joggers generally seek validation and recognition for their efforts, often taking on one large project each year to showcase their capabilities.
Runners
- Runners are high performers who consistently go above and beyond expectations.
- They are driven, motivated and often excel at their jobs.
- Runners are less concerned with recognition and are not driven by external validation.
- They contribute to the organization because they want to make it better.
Other Key Points
- Joggers see themselves as Runners but often fall short of that expectation.
- There is a possibility that Joggers may resent Runners because they receive recognition without seeming to try.
- Joggers can be valuable assets to an organization as they can provide support to Runners.
- There are strategies to help Joggers accelerate their performance and become more impactful.
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