Caring for High Performers

September update from Simone

While developed for everyone, Genius You is particularly powerful for a certain group that I'm currently learning to identify.
 
This group comprises visionaries and innovators, those who are restless and opinionated. They have little tolerance for ignorance or for "business as usual". Their disruptive tendencies may stem from a desire for change or simply to break the monotony.
 
They are high performers.
 
Their presence and energy is vital in workplaces, and their absence is noticeable at parties. Despite their immense value, they often struggle to find and maintain satisfaction in work and life.
 
High performers are driven by compulsion, often spurred by the need to solve problems. To be a high performer requires a different wiring: a faster engine and sharper senses.
 
This has significant implications, especially in relationships. For instance, their constant drive for improvement in the workplace can be challenging for employers to manage.
 
I would speculate that the optimal ratio of high performers to steady workers for a progressive workplace is 1:5. This suggests that workplaces are designed for the majority, not the go-getters.
 
In an environment where high performers could be invaluable, they often struggle. Instead of celebrating our differences and complementarity, high performers burn out, and workplaces become their crash sites.
 
High performers may appear to be similar to others, but they require a unique care system. When cared for properly, they can bring immense value, not just financially through their ideas but also culturally, as they often ignite the spark that transforms a “steady workplace” into a highly desirable and inspiring work environment.
 
Consider this analogy: mechanics specialise in different types of cars because each car has unique needs. If you treat a Hyundai like a Maserati, you will be disappointed. We all perform best when we are cared for according to our design.
 
Genius You is designed as a care package for high performers. It helps them leverage their traits for their benefit and that of their loved ones and workplaces.
 
As a high performer myself, I have a deep appreciation for this group. It took me years to learn how to maximise my potential, but now I can help other high performers tune-up in just months, ready to make their desired impact on the world.

Kindest,
Simone