Five Characteristics of Top Performers
Regardless of role, top performers have been found through studies to have the following five characteristics in common:
Belief in their ability to make a difference and willingness to apply themselves to make it happen.
Active thinking: seeking to learn, improve, and then implement or adapt to new knowledge
Proactive approach: identifying new problems or opportunities and taking initiative to work out solutions or implementations
Not bound by ego: willing to admit personal areas needing development and seeking assistance in that development
Personal commitment to quality: maintaining high standards for personal performance and output – whether or not anyone else is watching.