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Leaders naturally single out those team members whose contributions stand out. Those who take charge, operate with initiative, and drive assignments forward get the bulk of the praise and recognition from leaders. It only makes sense to focus on those out in front and who make things go. But great leaders don’t forget about the team members who operate in the background.
Top Performers Curate Their Own Inspirational Playlist
So, immediately after a superior performance, top performers often reach for a pre-selected song they have been saving for just such a moment.
Then, as soon as they can, they listen to it over and over, imprinting the confidence and emotions of victory while it is still fresh.
Once the feelings and song are burnished in the mind, any time the song is played it can bring back much of the sensory experience and mood that captured that magical moment. The boost of confidence and positivity on the current performance can sometimes be remarkable.
Music is a universal language that speaks to top performance. It is a nutrient for the performing mind.
Deployed intentionally to elevate a performer’s mood just prior to performance, music serves a unique role. It strengthens the competitive spirit.
Making Impatience With Results About You First
People hold leaders to a higher standard.
Not only does everyone expect their leader to act with integrity, but they also expect them to bring a particular brand of honesty with them as they navigate difficult situations and make decisions.
Leaders are also expected to operate with an Intellectual Integrity beyond the foundational ideals of honesty, openness, and transparency.
The idea of intellectual integrity embodies much of what leaders think of when they describe integrity but adds several choices and behaviors that apply specifically to how leaders make decisions and think about what they know and believe in.
