No Bullsh!t Leadership Moment #108: High Performers Are Hard To Lead
Feb 16, 2025
Discover the fine line between high performers and those who just excel in one area. Learn how leaders often avoid tough conversations that can impede team growth. Uncover effective strategies for recognizing true high performers and maximizing their potential, all while ensuring team productivity remains intact. This insightful discussion offers valuable tips for enhancing leadership skills and driving high performance in any organization.
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Identifying High Performers
- High performers are surprisingly difficult to identify, and leaders often misclassify competent individuals as high performers.
- Overrating certain aspects of performance, halo effect, likeability, and similarity biases can lead to misidentification.
Misjudged High Performer
- Martin Moore shares a client's story of a so-called "high performer" who rejected feedback and lacked focus.
- This example highlights how competence in one area doesn't equate to overall high performance.
Managing High Performers
- Stretch high performers with challenging tasks and recognize their contributions to avoid them cruising.
- Set a minimum acceptable performance standard for the entire team to prevent resentment and high performer attrition.