Why Betting on the Few Breaks the Many
Nov 26, 2025
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Somewhere along the way, “invest in your top performers” became the go-to leadership strategy.
And on the surface? It makes sense.
They’re already delivering. They’ve got potential.
But here’s what most leaders don’t realize:
When you over-index on a few, you undercut your culture.
⚠️ When growth becomes exclusive, so does impact
Most orgs build around their top 10–15%—those seen as “ready now.”
They pour in coaching, exposure, stretch projects. And it works... until it doesn’t.
Because while ...
