15 leaders on managing high performers

How to continue getting the most from these exceptional employees High performers can be a special breed, making an impact while producing greater volumes of work or outcomes. Managing them so they feel supported and not suffocated can make a difference in retaining them and keeping them happy. So it’s important to think hard about how best to do that, while understanding that how you manage them may not be how you manage the rest of your staff. We asked our Fast Company Impact Council members about their thinking: how they determine the most effective way to work with their top performers and whether that’s different than managing other staff members. Here’s what 15 of our members said.