High-performance is not over-working
High performance isn't about working harder, it's about working smarter with intention and energy. Over-working is the enemy of excellence, creating exhausted individuals and teams who confuse busyness with productivity.
True high performers understand recovery as a performance strategy. They set boundaries, prioritise ruthlessly, and protect their cognitive resources for what matters most. Over-workers, meanwhile, mistake stress for success and hours logged for value created.
High performers ask "What's the value or impact?" whilst over-workers ask "What's next on the list?"
Leaders who can't distinguish between the two will burn out their best people whilst rewarding their busiest and therefore undermine any possibility of high-performance.
