September, 2006 Issue
Breaking Free
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Characteristics of Elite Performers
« Do you aspire to be an elite performer? «
« Would you like a team of elite performers working with you? «
« How do you know if you are hiring an elite performer? «
Between 1987 and 1996 Dr. Ray Metcalfe* and his team conducted an analysis of over 15,000 elite performers throughout North America. Over 200 professional groups and vocations were analyzed. (Elite performers were defined as those in the top 5% of their group.)
As their research data came in, and they did the “number crunching”, a distinct pattern developed. No matter what industry the performers were in, or what profession they represented, there was a consistent, and common cluster of 6 common performance strengths that emerged. Of the 15,000 elite performers that they assessed, they did not find one exception!
What are these Six Common Strengths of Elite Performers?
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Elite performers have strong interpersonal skills.
It is often said that “Business is Relationships”. This is especially true of elite performers. While they aren’t all “people people”, they are all approachable and show a genuine interest in others. They are not soft, however, and are not reserved in speaking their mind. They do connect well with others, and contrary to popular belief, hold their friendships for long periods of time. -
Elite performers are practical.
Elite performers know how to take their ideas and make them practical. Included in this strength is the willingness to try new ideas and approaches, and the ability to let go of that which is not working out. This is not to be confused with pragmatism, as they found that elite performers tend to work from a personal belief and value system, to which they adhere. -
Elite performers think well.
While they may not necessarily be high-IQ individuals, their reasoning abilities are sharp and clear. What is your clarity of thought and level of focus? It is not so much “how much you have”, in terms of intelligence, but are you using, to the best of your ability, what you have? -
Elite performers are bold.
Elite performers tend to be confident, persuasive, and display a higher than average level of energy. Complementary to this, is a natural “Social Boldness”, which allows them to venture out, where others may tend to hesitate. -
Elite performers bounce back.
Critical to success is the ability to persevere during difficult times, and the ability to “get up off of the floor” after major setbacks. This emotional resilience relates to overall emotional integration and the ability to “get it together” emotionally. -
Elite performers are disciplined.
It is often taught, especially among motivational speakers, that self discipline or self control leads to frustration, and that good habits are to be preferred. On the contrary, elite performers are all high in the area of self control. They plan their activities carefully, follow their detailed plan, and display exceptional impulse control.
Dr. Metcalfe goes on to make an important point... "All six strengths must be present: five out of six won’t do it. When all six are present we have an elite performance mindset. This mindset is a particular way of thinking and processing that produces a balanced mind, clarity of vision, and high-end results. And yes, an Elite Performance mindset can be identified and developed."
Amazingly, the 6 common strengths of elite performers correspond perfectly to the 6 Advisors.
"Elite performers have strong interpersonal skills" is your Empathy-Intuition Advisor.
"Elite performers are practical" is your Practical Judgment Advisor.
"Elite performers think well" is your Systems Thinking Advisor.
"Elite performers are bold" is your Self-Esteem Advisor.
"Elite performers bounce back" is your Role Awareness Advisor.
"Elite performers are disciplined" is your Self-Direction Advisor.
Use the links to the left to assess your 6 elite performance strengths.
Find out more about your 6 Advisors!
To improve any or all of your 6 common strengths, take a look into the 6 Advisors™ Coaching Practicum or workshops. Your satisfaction is guaranteed so you have nothing to lose.
*Dr. Ray Metcalfe is a psychologist and psychotherapist who has spent the last 25 years specializing in systematically moving high performers up to even higher levels of achievement. Six years ago, Dr. Metcalfe commenced the "Elite Performer Study" in order to clearly define the Mindset, Attitude, Motivators, Psychological Makeup and Behaviours of Elite Performers. In total, over 15,000 individuals throughout Canada and the United States were carefully evaluated.
Information adapted from an article at http://certifiedcoach.org/news/voice_august2006.html.