The Future of High-Performing Teams: Unlocking Sustainable Success
If you missed our latest Beyond Wellbeing Live? We’ve collated 10 key bitesized takeaways from the many powerful insights shared by Dean Curtis (CEO, Data Services, LexisNexis Risk Solutions), Steve Hubert (Senior VP, Head of UKI Commercial, Salesforce) and Simon Shepard (Director, Optima Life).
Sustainable performance isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what matters.
High performance means getting great results efficiently and meaningfully, not burning out on ‘busy work’.
Clarity, simplicity and consistency are essential leadership tools.
Clear priorities, simple systems, and consistent behaviours create trust and resilience in fast-moving teams.
Wellbeing and performance are not opposites, they’re interconnected.
A team that’s well-supported will outperform one that’s stretched to breaking point. Energy is a multiplier of performance.
“Be where your feet are.”
Leaders must give people permission to be present: at home, at work, wherever they are. Health and family need to come first.
Psychological safety goes beyond buzzwords.
Teams that can talk openly about “anti-culture”, the behaviours that erode trust, tend to be the most resilient.
Spot the early signs of unsustainability.
Subtle behaviour changes, cynicism, or missed micro-moments can signal trouble ahead. Leaders need systems that catch issues early.
Focus on inputs, not just outputs.
Marginal gains, emotional energy, and foundational wellbeing often matter more than KPIs alone.
AI and hybrid work demand a new kind of performance mindset.
Resilience, adaptability, and human connection will be more valuable than ever as the pace of change accelerates.
Every individual has their own ‘performance recipe.’
One-size-fits-all leadership doesn’t work. Personalised support is the key to unlocking potential.
Future-proofing your team starts with self-awareness.
Ask yourself daily: What did I learn today? Small, consistent reflections create big change.