#High Performer

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High performers are easy targets for this manipulation because they’re self-aware enough to question themselves first. And toxic people know that. They push your limits… Then shame you for finally reacting. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too emotional” after being pushed too far…that was by design - pls don’t internalize it. #highperformer #corporatelife #manipulation #highachievers #toxicworkplace

You can usually tell when a high performer is about to quiet quit. The ideas stop, the above and beyond disappears and suddenly they are just “meeting expectations.” Turns out burnout in the workplace comes with a very specific and noticeable personality shift. Appreciate those high performers or they will be moving on from the company before you know it! . . . . . #corporatelife #highperformer #quietquitting #workproblems #worklife

This is one of the biggest red flags in toxic workplaces When a coworker or manager crosses a boundary and then gets upset at YOUR reaction That is not leadership That is not professionalism That is workplace manipulation This is how gaslighting shows up at work This is how accountability gets avoided And this is why high performers start questioning themselves If you have ever been called too sensitive too emotional too difficult when all you were doing was asking for respect This is for you Learning how to spot this pattern and respond correctly is what separates people who stay stuck from people who move into leadership If you want real workplace communication strategies leadership mindset shifts and scripts that protect your time, energy, and reputation Follow me! And if you want the exact words to use in these moments so you don’t get flipped into the problem Comment PRECISION 👇 I will send you the system #ToxicWorkplace #WorkplaceBoundaries #CareerGrowth #HighPerformer #gaslightingawareness

1. They triangulate Suddenly you’re competing with coworkers instead of collaborating. 2. They give you invisible expectations You’re punished for things that were never clearly communicated. 3. They withhold recognition on purpose Because your confidence threatens their control. 4. They move the goalpost constantly Just when you succeed, the rules change. 5. They twist feedback into control It’s not development, it’s manipulation disguised as “help.” 6. They create lose-lose situations No matter what you do… you can’t win. 7. They slowly erode your identity This is the worst one. Because at some point, you stop trusting yourself. You overthink everything. You lose your natural confidence. And you start believing that maybe… it really is you. ⸻ Let me be very clear: This is not a performance problem. This is a psychological environment that is designed to destabilize high performers. And if you stay in it too long, it doesn’t just impact your job… It impacts how you see yourself. ⸻ That’s exactly why I’m opening the second group for high performers who are done tolerating this. This is not about “coping better.” And it’s definitely not about trying to fix your boss. This is about: • Healing the workplace wounds that made you question yourself • Regulating your nervous system so you can finally feel calm again • Rebuilding real, grounded confidence (not forced positivity) • Understanding the power dynamics so you stop playing the wrong game • And executing on a strategic exit plan that actually works for your life Because let’s be honest… Staying in an environment like this long-term is self-abandonment. It is not a sign of strength. ⸻ If you feel this in your body while reading… You already know. ⸻ 👉Comment WAITLIST and I’ll send you all the details once we open. ✨And follow @corporate_warriors if you want career success without selling your soul. I’m rooting for you, Fela ♥️ #highperformer #careercoach #toxicworkplace #toxicboss #narcissism

Want to know what makes some people magnetic without even trying? It’s not about being charming or funny. It’s about tiny shifts that make people feel seen, heard, and comfortable around you. I read a great article by Alex Mathers on Medium today and found this really fascinating. He chose 11 behaviors, but these were my favorite 5: 1. Wait one second before responding. That micro pause makes you seem thoughtful instead of reactive. It stops you from interrupting, which people hate way more than they admit. 2. Let awkward silences breathe. Most people panic and fill every gap with nervous chatter. When you can sit in silence without fidgeting, you signal confidence that others find magnetic. 3. Remember the small details. Bring up something they mentioned weeks ago like “How did that presentation go?” This proves you were actually listening, which is rarer than you think. 4. Complain less than everyone around you. Even when you have legitimate reasons to complain, being the lighthearted one is addictively refreshing in this stressful world. 5. Disagree occasionally but don’t be difficult about it. Nodding along to everything makes you forgettable. Thoughtful disagreement shows you’re actually thinking, not just performing niceness. If this sounds like you and you want to feel more confident in social situations, pick one of these to practice this week. When you do, you’ll notice people seeking you out more and conversations feeling easier instead of exhausting. If you’re new here, I’m Roz, a positive psychologist. This space is for evidence based tools that work to help you build resilience, become more confident, reduce anxiety, and enjoy more purpose and live your best life. 🧠🧠​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ #mindsetofexcellence #highperformer

“Just take a day off” is the most infuriating response to burnout. 🔥🙀😒 Burnout isn’t fixed with rest. It’s repaired by changing the structure of your life. And that’s a very messy, years long process in healing. If you need support, I can help!💜✨ #Burnout #burnoutrecovery #highperformer #mentalhealth #nervoussystem

Interviewing to be your next Insta high performer 👀👀 When Michael Smoak says, then we obey 🫡🫡 But genuinely curious what do the people wanna see?! #growth #highperformer #higherupwellness

People who care too much at work learn this slowly. Effort is noticed at first. Then it becomes expected. The more reliable you are, the more responsibility finds you. Not always with recognition. Often just with assumption. One day you realise something uncomfortable. Your dedication didn’t reduce pressure. It quietly increased your capacity to carry it. And the hardest part? People stop seeing it as effort. They start seeing it as your normal. Save this for the days you start wondering why doing more suddenly feels like carrying more. At what point did your “extra effort” become your “expected effort”? High performers, Corporate pressure, Workplace truth, Career growth, Leadership mindset, Work boundaries, Professional awareness, Corporate reality, Workplace psychology, Self leadership, Performance mindset, career boundaries, work expectation, corporate truths #corporatelife #relatable #highperformer #unspokenworkplacerules

They said…👇🏼 ✅ Follow @markingourmap for practical ways to build a life you actually love✨ They said, “People who are good at their job, those who always go the extra mile… make their jobs 10x harder.” Here’s how it slowly happens: 1️⃣ You become the “go-to” person Not because it’s your job… but because you always deliver So naturally, everything starts landing on your plate 2️⃣ “Can you just take a quick look?” becomes your daily soundtrack Small favors turn into full responsibilities And somehow… none of it gets taken off your plate 3️⃣ You start fixing problems you didn’t create Missed deadlines, sloppy work, last-minute chaos You clean it up... because you care 4️⃣ Your reward for being efficient? More work. Not more pay. Not more recognition. Just… more 5️⃣ Meanwhile, low performers stay comfortable No extra pressure No extra expectations Just coasting… while you’re sprinting 6️⃣ You stop feeling proud… and start feeling used The same work that once excited you Now just feels heavy 7️⃣ And eventually… you pull back Not because you got lazy But because you got tired of being taken advantage of 🚨 Nobody tells you this part: Being a high performer without boundaries is a fast track to burnout. Not because you’re not capable… But because you were never meant to carry everyone. If you’ve ever felt this… you’re not alone. 📲 SAVE this for 9-to-5 life reminder later ✨ If you’re new here, hello! We are Mark and James! If this resonated with you, we’re looking to help people like YOU start living the life you’ve been saving for - right NOW! You should follow us @markingourmap ☺️ #workingremotely #working9to5 #failfast #highperformer #worklife❤️

The real agenda is rarely written down. There’s the official agenda. Decks. Meetings. Talking points. And then there’s the real one. ⭐ After 23 years as a Senior Director at Microsoft, I’ve seen too many people misunderstand how power actually works, and I’m committed to sharing all I can so you can lead as an ethical high performer. Mistakes even high performers make: 1️⃣ They think meetings are for deciding Meetings are where the biggest decisions are announced, not shaped. → Ink the rubber stamp before the meeting. 2️⃣ They underestimate ego management People don’t support what threatens them. → Hold private pre-meetings. 3️⃣ They think calls are enough They aren’t. → Handle real decisions in person. 4️⃣ They focus on how instead of what and why They argue execution without shaping what’s allowed. → Work upstream to set the scope. 5️⃣ They don’t control what’s even discussable Power decides which topics are handled in the front room or the back room. → Learn the real secret handshake. Agenda control is about influence, restraint, and savvy. My book The Inside Job (coming Feb 12) shares a full system for ethically making things happen inside your organization. 👉 Comment SCOOP to step behind the curtain on the release and other giveaways. In your corner, Best, Ed #highperformer #politics #theinsidejobbook

Burnout recovery isn’t about disappearing from your life. Reconstruction is internal first.👷🏻🧱🔨 Changing how much pressure you put on yourself. Changing the story that everything has to be perfect. Changing the belief that your worth is tied to your output. This is an energetic and identity shift before it is a logistical one. ⬇️ It’s a relationship-to-self problem.💜 #burnout #burnoutrecovery #mentalhealth #nervoussystem #highperformer