If you're a high achiever, it means that you have the
ambition to achieve at the highest heights of your unmatched potential. It
means that you're intrinsically motivated to see others reach the pinnacle of
their own potential. It means you're invested in society's future. Business.com
reports that 57% of America’s workforce considers themselves to be high
achievers. Self-described high-achieving workers in our study seemed to resist
the hallmarks of “hustle culture.” Though they were likelier than average or
underachieving colleagues to show up early to work, they also took more
vacation days than others. They prioritize professional development, volunteer
work, networking, and stress reduction techniques over those who consider
themselves average or underachievers.
Remote workers were less likely than full-time in-person
workers to describe themselves as high achievers. They were also less likely to
expect pay raises or promotions. Though 82% of workers felt they’ve achieved
enough to deserve a pay raise, only 30% plan to actually ask for a raise.
Women, in particular, were less likely than men to expect to receive a raise,
though they felt equally deserving. Generation Z workers (aged 18-26) were
likelier than their older colleagues to feel they deserve promotions at work.
They were twice as likely as Baby Boomers to say they expect to get a raise and
a promotion soon.
Lisa Goldenthal is a renowned executive coach dedicated to
helping high-powered leaders reach unparalleled heights. Featured in ‘The
Executive Coaches Propelling Your Leadership Mastery in 2024,’ Lisa blends
wisdom, passion, and contagious energy to guide executives through disruptive
times and beyond. With a proven track record in corporate training, change
management, and team building, Lisa G empowers leaders to end team drama and
thrive in any environment. Her bestselling book and popular podcast further
establish her as a thought leader in high-performance coaching. Just named one
of the top 15 executive coaches by CEO World Magazine, if you’re craving
exponential growth, not just incremental improvement, CEOs, look no further. As
a sought-after executive performance architect, I shatter performance plateaus
and propel ambitious CEOs like you to achieve unprecedented results. LinkedIn:
@LisaGoldenthal
