Levers

Internal Narratives

Internal narratives can act as a positive catalyst for performance by shaping how individuals interpret their expe- riences, chal...

Levers

Internal Narratives

Internal narratives can act as a negative catalyst for performance when the stories individuals tell themselves limit their confi...

Levers CARD

Internal Narratives

Internal narratives can act as a positive catalyst for performance by shaping how individuals interpret their expe- riences, challenges, and potential.
Use this card in a session

LEVERS CARD

The card itself

Pages 239 and 240 of the Better Deck.

Front

Levers

Internal Narratives

Internal narratives can act as a positive catalyst for performance by shaping how individuals interpret their expe- riences, chal...

Levers

Internal Narratives

Internal narratives can act as a negative catalyst for performance when the stories individuals tell themselves limit their confi...

Back

Levers

Internal Narratives

Internal narratives can act as a positive catalyst for performance by shaping how individuals interpret their expe- riences, chal...

Levers

Internal Narratives

Internal narratives can act as a negative catalyst for performance when the stories individuals tell themselves limit their confi...

FRONT OF CARD

Front text

Extracted from page 239.

1. Does the individual speak about challenges as opportunities to learn or improve?
2. Do they demonstrate confidence in their ability to develop capability and overcome obstacles?
3. Do their self-perceptions support motivation, persistence, and engagement in their work?

I N T E R N A L N A R R A T I V E S ‘ + ’

Better The Deck

AS A ‘DRIVER’ FOR POSITIVE PERFORMANCE

BACK OF CARD

Back text

Extracted from page 240.

1. Does the individual frequently express doubt about their ability or value in their role?
2. Do they interpret setbacks as evidence that they cannot succeed or improve?
3. Do their self-beliefs cause them to avoid challenges, opportunities, or responsibility?

I N T E R N A L N A R R A T I V E S ‘ -

’

Better The Deck

AS A ‘DRIVER’ FOR NEGATIVE PERFORMANCE

FRAMEWORK CONTEXT

Where this card fits

Coaching rounds

  • Round 5 - Connect to Catalysts Diagnose the catalyst-level enhancers and diminishers shaping performance outcomes.
View all Levers cards

Recipes

  • Better Performance for a Person Diagnose what is really driving underperformance or excellence in an individual.
  • Better Coaching (Full) Run the complete six-round coaching cycle using the full Better deck.
  • Better Self-Reflection Use the deck as a mirror for structured self-awareness and honest development choices.
  • Better Role Design Define a role by connecting capabilities, competencies, catalysts, and priorities.

MORE FROM LEVERS

Levers

Models

Models—such as business models, operating frameworks, and established processes—can act as a positive catalyst for performance by...

Levers

Models

Models—such as business models, operating frameworks, and established processes—can act as a negative catalyst for performance wh...
Levers

Insights

Insights can act as a positive catalyst for performance by helping individuals and teams understand situations more clearly and m...

Levers

Insights

Insights can act as a negative catalyst for performance when observations or interpretations are treated as definitive truths wit...
Levers

Methods

Methods can act as a positive catalyst for performance by providing clear and repeatable ways of approaching work.

Levers

Methods

Methods can act as a negative catalyst for performance when they are applied too rigidly or without consideration for the situati...
Levers

Technique

Technique can act as a positive catalyst for performance by enabling individuals to apply their skills with precision, efficiency...

Levers

Technique

Technique can act as a negative catalyst for performance when individuals rely too heavily on familiar ways of working without ad...

USE THE DECK IN A SESSION

Run a recipe, work through the rounds, and turn the session into a concrete action plan.

Open the app