3 Traits of Top Performers Every Leader Must Know - Dr. Nicolas Pokorny

3 Traits of Top Performers Every Leader Must Know - Dr. Nicolas Pokorny

The best performers don’t just excel individually — they elevate everyone around them.

In this conversation, Dr. Nicolas Pokorny, neuroscientist, leadership expert, and author of The Mammoth in the Room, reveals the three traits top employees consistently share:

✔ A team-first orientation
✔ Crystal-clear focus on results
✔ Relentless drive to improve

Leaders who recognize, reward, and replicate these qualities across their workforce build unstoppable organizations.

This clip is just one highlight from my full interview with Dr. Pokorny, where we explore the neuroscience of leadership, motivation, trust, and intelligent risk-taking in today’s workplace.

🎥 Full Interview on YouTube

https://youtu.be/4DHV8ApPd3M?si=MhTGpIj94hHfxmTL

🎙 Full Podcast Episode
https://shows.acast.com/themasonduchatschekshow/episodes/understanding-human-behavior-for-effective-leadership

Key Insights from This Clip

-Top performers raise the bar for themselves and their teams.

- Clarity of focus is as important as drive.

- Improvement is not a one-time act—it’s a mindset.

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