What separates high performers from the average people, at least externally?  We know that high performers have good subject matter expertise, a skill that is learned and earned over time.  But there is something else that is visible more often than this – social skills.  Irrespective of the level of subject matter expertise, people are considered high performers in social situations if they can demonstrate social skills like confidence, leadership, persuasion, positive optimism and genuine enthusiasm in achieving things. Continue reading →