Psychological Safety Vs. The Last 8%: Why Feeling Safe Isn't Enough
Discover why psychological safety alone isn’t enough for workplace success. Learn how IHHP’s Last 8% Culture System creates truly high-performing teams.| The Last Eight Percent
Discover why psychological safety alone isn’t enough for workplace success. Learn how IHHP’s Last 8% Culture System creates truly high-performing teams.| The Last Eight Percent
Discover the psychology and science holding your team back from its full potential. Learn how the "Last 8%" is the key to building a courageous, high-performing culture.| The Last Eight Percent
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 This vital element empowers every team member, moving beyond outdated […]| Last Eight Percent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
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
