Are high performers influencing your business negatively?

December 8, 2015

Are high performers actually the ones responsible for wrecking overall performance in your team? It’s a challenging notion for any business that spends big on resourcing and developing their best people. For decades, companies have tried to motivate people with money even though research has shown time and time again that money erodes social connectedness.

Business leader and former CEO of five organizations, Margaret Heffernan challenge the notion of competitiveness in the workplace. She makes the case for investing in the power of relationships and the positive impact that brings to the work culture. According to Margaret companies don’t need superstars, it needs social capital.

“…when the going gets tough, and it always will get tough if you’re doing breakthrough work that really matters, what people need is social support, and they need to know who to ask for help. Companies don’t have ideas; only people do. And what motivates people are the bonds and loyalty and trust they develop between each other. What matters is the mortar, not just the bricks.”

Take the time to watch this TED video, it will change the way you think not only about teamwork but leadership and how to really drive productivity and happiness in the workplace.

“It's only when we accept that everybody has a value that we will liberate the energy, imagination, and momentum we need to create the best beyond measure.”

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