“We need to talk about this major misunderstanding that the standard for human performance is the same as functional performance. It is not.” - Nicole Trick Steinbach
This week I address the misconception that many high-achieving individuals hold themselves to a standard of perfection based on a major misunderstanding of career growth: that functional standards are the same as human and growth standards.
This episode is particularly for high-achieving women who work in fields, like coding, engineering, compliance, data privacy, governance, and more, that require near 100% functional standards. Far too many of you have replicated that standard to your growth, which holds back your skills and career growth. That standard is 60%, even lower during high-growth career phases.
I challenge you, my brilliant listeners, to choose one area of your career where you will embrace the 60% standard. Whether it's skill-building, giving a presentation, applying for a new role, or investing in yourself through mentoring, certification, or coaching, I encourage you to aim for progress, not perfection.
Women in tech, and all individuals striving for growth and success in their careers, will experience easier growth and faster results when you adopt this far more humane and brave standard.
Take the brave step towards embracing the 60% standard and watch your career flourish.
Hot topics from this episode:
- The Difference Between Functional and Human Performance Standards
- Examples of Embracing the 60% Standard
- Call to Action - Embrace the 60% Standard in Career Development
For more information on how you can build your brave:
What is Build Your Brave Career for Women in Tech?
Build Your Brave Career is for women in tech who are done being overworked, overlooked, and underpaid...and are ready to change it.
If you’re experienced, capable, and tired of working harder without getting what you’ve earned, this podcast shows you how to make the strategic and tactical moves to stress less, work less, and earn more.
With each episode, you’ll learn how to build the skill of bravery so you can advocate for yourself, make smarter career decisions, and create real momentum, without losing yourself or burning out.
Nicole Trick Steinbach is your host. She is a former director who built a global tech career from the ground up, working in over 25 countries, leading large-scale transformational change projects. Nicole is now at home in both the US and Germany.
To learn more about how you can build your brave, connect here:
• Website: https://tricksteinbach.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletricksteinbach