Past all the innuendo, the water cooler talk, and the gossip mill, are the high performers. These wonderful women and men bring their best to work, every single day. They go about their work quietly. No excuses — just results.
They focus on excellence, and on finding ways to solve problems, rather than looking for alibis. They are quiet; subtle; effective. These people are hard to find and even more difficult to keep. When the cream rises to the top, we must recognize and reward them accordingly.