Are you too hard on yourself? Do you spend too much time fretting over the past? You're not alone. In this episode, we talk about how top performers tend to be overly critical of themselves. This drive leads to incredible results but also contributes to a regular feeling of emptiness. We talk about how to cut yourself a break and celebrate more small wins, rather than lamenting big losses. We also dive into how to lead high achievers who are much too hard on themselves.
In this episode:
- How to help top performers who live and die with every small setback
- The type of feedback that works best with a high achiever
- How to pick the right context where you can stand out
- Why you should be careful not to define yourself too early in your career
- Regrets only happen when you stop trying to grow
- Why you might be scared to reach your peak
- No event will define your career
- How no one is paying attention and why it is silly to worry about other's opinions
- Frank Sinatra's famous words on regrets
- A leader's responsibility to celebrate often with their team
