Managing High Performers & Misfits – with Attorney Jennifer Bouman-Steagall

Managing High Performers & Misfits: 
Elevating the Best and Addressing the Rest

Learn, Laugh & Lean into challenges with Attorney Jennifer Bouman-Steagall

Change Catalyst / People Whisperer / Dynamic Storyteller

Does your team have a combination of standout employees who consistently go above and beyond and others who struggle to contribute or fit in? Both types of team members create unique challenges for leaders and require different levels of coaching, mentorship, and performance management. Being able to recognize when and how best to support your team is the key. In this engaging and informative session, we’ll explore how to keep high performers motivated and challenged, while effectively managing employees who may struggle to find their place within the team or the organization’s culture. You’ll walk away with clear, practical strategies to help leaders recognize and grow top talent, address performance and behavior issues early on for those who are less successful, and create a more balanced, accountable team environment.

This session is full of real-world insights, useful takeaways, and one or two unexpected ideas you can put to work right away - all with a nod to choices your legal counsel would prefer!

Date: August 21, 2025

Location: Zoom Event

Networking begins at 11:30 AM – Share announcements, opportunities, and insights with fellow professionals.

Program begins at 11:45 AM – ASHRM updates and information.

Speaker presentation at 12:00 PM – Guest Speaker will deliver a one-hour session, followed by closing remarks from the ASHRM President.

Objectives:

1.    Identify what high performers need to stay engaged, challenged, and committed to the team.

2.    Recognize the risks of avoiding performance or behavior issues and learn how to address them early and effectively.

3.    Support managers in having clear, confident conversations with both high achievers and struggling employees.

4.    Spot common leadership and legal pitfalls when dealing with team dynamics, favoritism, or inconsistent accountability.

5.    Apply simple, practical approaches to create more balanced, high-functioning teams across different roles and personalities.

About the Speaker

Jennifer Bouman-Steagall, J.D.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferboumansteagall/

Change Catalyst / People Whisperer / Dynamic Storyteller

Jennifer is an experienced management-side employment law attorney with over 25 years’ experience representing Pacific Northwest employers. She is an accomplished speaker for NHRMA, local SHRM chapters, and other groups, as well as a professional member of the National Speakers Association. Jennifer is sharing her experience and war stories as we learn, laugh, and lean into management challenges.

Attorney / FounderAttorney / Founder - Red Kite Employment Law

Professional Member - National Speakers Association

Attorney / FounderAttorney  - Employment Law Outsourcing

Continuing education credit (Pending Approval): 1 PDC