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Why do high performers leave when we tolerate low performers?

Last updated April 2, 2026

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High performers experience tolerated low performance as a values violation and a personal penalty—they're carrying weight others don't. Gallup research shows this perception drives disengagement faster than workload. When standards aren't enforced, top talent leaves; what remains is a team that matc

High performers experience tolerated low performance as a values violation and a personal penalty—they're carrying weight others don't. Gallup research shows this perception drives disengagement faster than workload. When standards aren't enforced, top talent leaves; what remains is a team that matches your lowest tolerated standard.

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