12 Signs of Top Performing Employees and How You Can Foster These Traits.

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When it comes to growth, empowerment, and leadership, the difference between the average and the exceptional lies in behaviour.

Top-performing employees don't just happen.

They are cultivated through deliberate actions and mindsets. 

I created this infographic which shows 12 signs of top performing employees and the frameworks to foster these traits. Click on it for a high-res PDF version. 

Here are the 12 behaviours that differentiate top performers from the rest and how you can embody them:

1. Embrace Accountability.

→ Adopt the '3 R's' - Recognize, Responsibility, Resolve. 

→ Own your actions, learn from mistakes, and step up to fix them. 

This isn't just about admitting errors; it's about leading the charge to make things right.

2. Be Solution-Oriented.

→ Use the '5 Whys' to get to the heart of issues. 

→ Shift focus from problems to solutions, suggest innovative alternatives and value feedback. 

It's where creativity meets critical thinking.

3. Team Over Self.

→ With a 'Team First' mindset, evaluate how your actions benefit the collective goal. 

→ True collaboration isn't just working together. 

It's about lifting each other up for the success of the group.

4. Uphold Integrity.

→ Navigate decisions with the 'Ethical Decision-Making Framework'. 

→ Integrity isn't a buzzword. 

It's the consistent alignment of your actions with moral principles.

5. Prioritise Listening.

→ Engage in active listening. Understanding precedes advice. 

Listening is the foundation of effective communication and the bridge to deeper connections.

6. Maintain Open-Mindedness.

→ The 'Beginner's Mind' encourages curiosity and openness. 

→ Every perspective offers a unique insight.

Embracing them leads to unparalleled innovation.

7. Communicate with Radical Candour.

→ Care deeply, challenge directly. 

→ It's about building trust through honesty and fostering a culture where feedback fuels growth, not fear.

8. Cultivate Emotional Intelligence.

→ EQ trumps IQ. 

→ Recognize, understand, and manage your emotions while empathetically navigating those of others. 

It's the cornerstone of leadership.

9. Show Humility.

→ Practise the '3 H's' - Honesty, Humility, Humanity. 

→ Acknowledge your growth areas, celebrate others' contributions, and commit to lifelong learning.

10. Get Things Done.

→ SMART goals are your roadmap. 

→ Setting clear, achievable objectives ensures that you not only dream big but also act decisively to turn those dreams into reality.

11. Love Upskilling.

→ Embrace a 'Growth Mindset'. 

→ The thirst for learning and self-improvement drives innovation and keeps you at the cutting edge of your field.

12. Demonstrate Empathy.

→ The '3 E's' - Engage, Empathise, Encourage. 

→ In a world where you can be anything, be kind. 

Understanding and supporting your colleagues creates a culture of mutual respect and care.

These behaviours are more than just actions.

They are a way of life. 

If you embody these traits, you can enhance your performance and become world-class.

Until next time,

Véronique.

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