Tom Peters shared the simple and personal story below in a recent post on his blog. It reminded me of my “One Percenters.” Those that don’t stop until the job is done. Those that drive for and achieve a consistent standard of excellence far beyond what is pursued by the pack. Have a tough deliverable – go to your 1%. Have a short time line – go to your 1%. Have a sensitive situation – go to your 1%. Need a candid opinion – go to your 1%. Need it done right – go to your 1%. Far too often we get consumed by bottom performers, turnaround situations and fire-drills. Tom is right. We need to hire, love & promote the One Percenters and hold them close as they are “worth their weight in gold times 10.”
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