12 behaviours that differentiate top performers

 Top-performing employees don't just happen.

They are cultivated through deliberate actions and mindsets. 

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

1. Takes Accountability

→ Mistakes are inevitable; ownership is optional. 

→ Use the 3 R's: Recognize, Responsibility, Resolve. Admit, offer solutions, and be the solution.

2. Solution-Oriented

→ Problems are puzzles waiting to be solved. 

→ Use the 5 Whys to uncover root causes. Focus on solutions, not obstacles.

3. Puts Team before 'I'

→ There's no team in I. Think Team First. 

→ Your actions should uplift not just you, but everyone.

4. Demonstrates High Integrity

→ Your moral compass guides you even when no one's watching. 

→ Make decisions that you'll be proud of tomorrow.

5. Listens Before Speaking

→ In a world full of noise, be the one who listens. 

→ Active listening can solve more problems than you think.

6. Open-Mindedness

→ Change is the only constant. Embrace it with a Beginner's Mind. 

→ Diverse perspectives lead to innovative solutions.

7. Communicates with Radical Candour

→ Care personally, challenge directly. 

→ It's not just about what you say, but how you say it.

8. Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

→ Manage emotions to manage relationships. 

→ Recognize, understand, and navigate emotions for better interaction.

9. Demonstrates Humility

→ Be humble. Acknowledge that growth is a never-ending journey. 

→ Credit where it's due, always.

10. Gets Things Done

→ Goals are dreams with deadlines. 

→ Apply the SMART framework to bring these dreams to life.

11. Loves Upskilling

→ Learning never exhausts the mind. 

→ Embrace challenges as opportunities to grow and share your knowledge.

12. Shows Empathy

→ A little empathy goes a long way. 

→ Engage, empathise, encourage. 

Be the support your team needs.

These behaviours are more than just actions.

They are a way of life. 

Pick one behaviour each month. 

• Focus on it, 

• improve it, and 

• watch how your career and your life transform in just a year. 

You can become world-class if you follow these tips.