Differences Quote by Charles Garfield
“The fact is, the difference between peak performers and everybody else are much smaller than everybody else thinks.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Conference, 2015
Peak performers differ only slightly from others; perceived gaps are larger than actual performance gaps.
In simple terms: Top performers are not that different from others.
Focus on incremental improvement.
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When to use this quote
- team management
- skill training
- personal coaching
- goal setting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What small changes could boost your performance?
- How do perceptions affect motivation?
May underestimate the role of talent and resources.