The A-Player Paradox
High-performers are everything leaders say they want:
Self-motivated
Outcome-focused
Insanely driven
Fast-moving
Sharp as hell
They challenge bad ideas.
They ask hard questions.
They think three steps ahead.
And that’s exactly why most leaders can’t handle them.
“We want excellence!”
No, you don’t.
You want obedient excellence.
You want polished …











