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Success is best shared

Start by investing in the development of high-performance behaviours that encourage everyone to lead and outperform themselves.

Don’t wait until mid or late career to invest in your people.

‘Success is Best Shared’ replaces the power of the few with the influence of the many. It removes ego from leadership and builds a network of leaders rather than relying on a top-down cascade. This approach encourages individuals across the organisation to lead, take initiative, and outperform themselves—together.

To make this shift, organisations must invest in people early. Start with school leavers and graduates. Make behavioural development a priority for everyone, not a privilege for a select few. When organisations equip more people with the skills to lead and focus on outcomes, they unlock broader success and stronger performance.

Traditional leadership models suggest adjusting style based on motivation and capability. Highly motivated and capable individuals respond best to outcome-focused leadership. Those with lower motivation need more task-oriented guidance. But by developing high-performance behaviours across the board, organisations can move more people into the outcome-focused category—where they thrive, contribute more, and inspire others.

This kind of success spreads quickly. It becomes part of the culture. Smart organisations already build these behaviours around four key themes that drive performance, collaboration, and innovation. They don’t wait for leadership to trickle down—they build it from the ground up.

If you’re ready to shift your leadership model and boost performance across your organisation, this white paper offers practical insights and a clear path forward.

To explore how this approach can elevate your organisation’s performance, we invite you to download the full white paper and discover the practical steps to making shared success a reality. To find out more, get in touch with our team today.

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Meet the author

Deborah Challinor

Partner

People & Organisational Performance

I specialise in developing high performing organisations, helping businesses unlock how their talent can shape the future.

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