EP 142 | Creating Winnable Games at Work | Colin Hahn

2025-07-06

How do you create a work environment where every team member feels like they're playing a winnable game instead of fighting an impossible battle? Transform performance management from frustrating compliance to empowering growth on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Colin J. Hahn, experienced OD leader and Franklin Covey performance specialist, reveals how data-driven talent development generates real results and builds thriving cultures. Listen as Dr. Joey and Colin explore: ☀️ Why feeling like you're playing a winnable gam...

How do you create a work environment where every team member feels like they're playing a winnable game instead of fighting an impossible battle?

Transform performance management from frustrating compliance to empowering growth on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Colin J. Hahn, experienced OD leader and Franklin Covey performance specialist, reveals how data-driven talent development generates real results and builds thriving cultures.

Listen as Dr. Joey and Colin explore:

☀️ Why feeling like you're playing a winnable game drives peak performance

☀️ How to bridge the gap between human potential and data insights

☀️ The critical difference between collecting data and taking action

☀️ Simple ways to avoid the stupid mistakes that lose top talent

☀️ Why trust deficits destroy performance before you even notice

Colin transforms organizations through programs that achieve 95% participant improvement and generate over $2 million in annual impact. Now he shows you how to align human behavior with business goals.

🔑 Key Insight: "One of the things that really drives people to give their best is the feeling that they're playing a winnable game. Great leaders help break things down so everyone has their own version of this winnable game."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Find an employee who's doing great work that you think you've already recognized and recognize them anyway. Do it in ways that are significant to them, not you.

Connect with Colin J. Hahn:

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Learn about Franklin Covey's talent development programs https://www.franklincovey-benelux.com/en/
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