Adjusting Quote by David Cottrell
“Your job is not to lower the bottom by adjusting for and accommodating the lowest-performing employees. You should be raising the top by recognizing and rewarding superstar behavior.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Talk, 2015
Effective leadership lifts high performers, not just lifts the lowest, to drive overall excellence.
In simple terms: Raise top talent, not just lift the bottom.
Focus on rewarding excellence.
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When to use this quote
- sales teams
- tech startups
- project groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance fairness with rewarding top talent?
- What incentives keep high performers engaged?
Neglecting low performers can damage morale and equity.