Wanted: Top Performers

by | Sep 11, 2012 | Articles | 0 comments

 

In today’s fast-paced business environment, employers are saving what money they have for the employees they can’t afford to lose.  Professionals now must work smarter than ever to improve their performance.  But, hard work alone will not get you to the top.  Here are tips for the would-be “top performers”:

  • Organizations cannot afford to accept mediocrity.  They are on the look-out for people who can exceed their expectations.
  • Winners believe in themselves and their abilities.
  • Working with a specific outcome in mind, top performers are able to plan strategically.
  • Top performers show up to work on time.
  • They are able to build solid working relationships with others.
  • They produce a high volume of quality work consistently.
  • They create opportunities.
  • They are often up-to-date with industry developments.

Top performers in companies therefore, must have the right combination of:

–          Technical skills

–          Experience

–          Academic achievement

–          Mental abilities

–          Behavioral characteristics

–          Motivation

–          Desire for working environment

–          Fit with the work culture

Show off!  Bring your best in everything you do.  Show off to create value through accomlishments.