A CEO's isolation from feedback is a disease. Learn how IHHP's Last 8% Culture System helps leaders break this barrier to build a thriving, high-performance organization.| The Last Eight Percent
CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – The Institute for Health & Human Potential (IHHP) is unveiling a breakthrough discovery that has quietly shaped performance and culture in organizations worldwide: The Last 8%. The finding, featured in the September issue of Harvard Business Review in an article by IHHP co-founder JP Pawliw, reveals a hidden behavioral gap that costs organizations millions in stalled […]| Last Eight Percent
Every leader wants to know how to build a high-performing team. But performance is more than hitting quarterly targets. True high-performance means creating a team that consistently delivers results, adapts to challenges, innovates under pressure, and grows stronger together over time. The Blueprint of Performance for Organizations The best high-performing teams share certain qualities. They […]| Last Eight Percent
Leadership in today’s world is not easy: constant change, increasing complexity, and greater demands for innovation. In this environment, many leaders struggle with the same question: what courageous leaders do differently that allows them to inspire employees, sustain performance, and guide their companies through challenging times. The answer is not charisma or positional power. It […]| Last Eight Percent
This blog will explore why Psychological safety refers to a shared belief among team members that their team environment is safe for interpersonal risk-taking. It’s the critical foundation for building truly high-performing teams, enabling them to effectively navigate complexity, foster innovation, and achieve organizational success. This vital element empowers every team member, moving beyond outdated […]| Last Eight Percent
Organizations face an ever-increasingly complex world, demanding more than just strong leadership or innovative products. The true differentiator in 2025 is often an organization’s culture. More than just a buzzword, a robust and integrated corporate culture is the invisible architecture that dictates how effectively a company navigates challenges, fosters innovation, and ultimately achieves sustained high […]| Last Eight Percent
“Leadership is the art of disappointing people at a rate they can stand.” – John Ortberg, Harvard. That’s one of my favorite quotes on leadership because it’s both funny and relevant. I used to think good leadership meant doing what I could to make people happy, and I would try everything to avoid disappointing people. […]| Last Eight Percent
Strong leadership isn’t defined in calm moments. It’s revealed under pressure. When decisions are high-stakes, emotions are charged, and people are paying close attention. In those moments, some leaders react. They might shut down or become overly task-focused. Others stay composed and intentional, bringing clarity to complexity and connection to challenge. What sets them apart […]| Last Eight Percent
Leverage Emotional Intelligence-based Coaching to Help Your Employees We are hearing from every client that their people are struggling with the amount of change and uncertainty they are facing, and they are concerned about stress and burnout of their employees. According to the American Psychological Association’s Work and Well-being Survey of 1,501 U.S. adult workers: […]| Last Eight Percent
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The workplace can often feel like a pressure cooker with deadlines, high expectations, and the need for constant collaboration. In these environments, it’s| The Last Eight Percent
Transform your organization with IHHP's Last 8% Culture System. Build high-performing teams through emotional intelligence training and leadership development.| The Last Eight Percent
When considering the types of organizational cultures, one of the most prevalent is what we call the "fear-based"| The Last Eight Percent