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When we have a winning mindset, we understand that continuous improvement means we are always improving even if we did nothing wrong. This is the foundation for high performance.

In general, people will perform to the best of their ability based on the level of information, experience, and training they had at the time of the occurrence.

As a leader you can leverage this by setting clear expectations, providing development opportunities, and feedback and guidance during a project or task.

Take it one step further and ask your peers and managers for feedback on your performance. When you do this, you’ll inspire others to do the same.

High performance is about doing the little things well, every single day.

In a world that is heavily focused on Leadership, we must not forget the importance of Followership in a high-performance team.

Followership is about duty and commitment, where the needs of the organization and team come before individual needs because when the team succeeds, the individual succeeds. Therefore followers don't think in terms of "me" and "I", rather it's "we" and "us".

An effective follower will display courage in their interactions. They will not be afraid to shut down gossip, respectfully challenge a superior, or put their ego aside to support the team. Effective followers are fountains, not drains.

One last point. While the burden of responsibility ultimately falls on a leader, good followers take ownership of their circumstances and won't blame others when things don't go their way. This way, they retain their agency and power instead of giving it away.

Your life is never going to change if you keep doing the same thing.

High Performers possess a winning mindset, and this requires being comfortable with stepping outside your comfort zone, and there's no better way than choosing to do the things that scare you, every single day.

These actions don't have to be big. It can be as simple as taking a cold shower, volunteering for a new assignment, increasing your exercise, learning a new skill, taking a dance class, you name it.

By consciously choosing to do something that makes you uncomfortable, you are choosing to do the things that will change your trajectory toward your version of greatness.

Be uncomfortable, be adaptive, and be great!