In this episode, Jason Schroeder unpacks the real tension between high, medium, and low performers—and why those groups often clash even when nobody is trying to be "mean." He shares a story from inside his own organization, explains how high performers experience a real human need when they're paired with someone moving at a different standard, and why resentment and criticism often come from how people feel around excellence.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why high performers and mid/low performers often can't "mesh" without alignment.
• How different work standards trigger real emotional reactions—and why that's normal.
• Why blame and criticism can be a defense mechanism when people feel "not enough".
• When "segregation" (separating roles/teams) is a flow decision, not a moral statement.
• What leaders can do: train, align direction, or reset the system so performance expectations are clear.

Where in your team do you need better alignment and training—so high performers aren't carrying frustration, and others aren't stuck feeling defeated?

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