About Us

We help business leaders achieve and sustain high performance.

The truth is, an organization is only as great as the team that leads it.

The hard truth is, that in periods of change and uncertainty, executive teams tend to make reactive decisions based on denial, fear or hubris. That’s human nature at work.

But because there is a direct correlation between the way an organization performs and the way its leadership team functions, these behaviors put a ceiling on what employees and the company as a whole can achieve.

Using CfHP’s proprietary research, we have identified the 15 key behaviors that drive high performance. To achieve extraordinary business results, leaders must model these behaviors everyday.

Through a series of customized executive experiences, we show you how.

Why Us?

Based on proprietary global research, we have identified the key behaviors that drive – or stifle – high performance. Using the lessons gleaned from our research, we help executive teams make better, proactive, fact-based decisions.

We demonstrate to our clients how to:

  • Confront harsh realities
  • Ban “the meeting after the meeting”
  • Leverage individual and team strengths
  • Adapt quickly to change
  • Exchange information freely
  • Learn from mistakes

Meet Our Team


Susan Lucia Annunzio (Lucia)

Susan Lucia Annunzio (Lucia)

President and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for High Performance (CfHP) Associate Adjunct Professor of Management, University of Chicago,… more


Alexis Sarkisian

Alexis Sarkisian

Alexis H. Sarkisian has been a leader in the ever changing world of communication throughout her career. She has been… more


Flinn Dallis

Flinn Dallis

Flinn Dallis works with executives and senior teams to leverage their strengths and grow their skills to lead high-performing organizations…. more


Larry Hall, Ph.D.

Larry Hall, Ph.D.

Larry Hall, Ph.D., has worked with over 80 companies from Fortune 10 to small entrepreneurial businesses. His specialty is guiding… more


George B. Hogenson

George B. Hogenson

George Hogenson, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized expert on psychology, organization and management. George combines his extensive experience with management… more


Sharon Sutker McGowan

Sharon Sutker McGowan

Sharon Sutker McGowan has more than 25 years of experience as a writer, editor and entrepreneur. She specializes in writing,… more


Susan Silk

Susan Silk

Effective communication–internal and external–that aids in a corporation’s efforts to thrive or survive in a challenging environment has been a… more


Chris Simmons

Chris Simmons

Chris Simmons brings global consulting experience to the Center for High Performance team, and specifically leads all engagements in Australia,… more


Sasha J. Song

Sasha J. Song

Sasha Song has more than 15 years of experience leading engagements in the U.S. and abroad that provide specific, actionable… more


Greg Bunch

Greg Bunch

Greg Bunch draws on a wealth of experience as an entrepreneur, general manager, consultant, civic leader and teacher. He is… more


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