“We need to talk about this major misunderstanding that the standard for human performance is the same as functional performance. It is not.” - Nicole Trick Steinbach This week I address the misconception that many high-achieving individuals hold themselves to a standard of perfection based on a major misunderstanding of career growth: that functional standards are the same as human and growth standards.  This episode is particularly for high-achieving women who work in fields, like coding, engineering, compliance, data privacy, governance, and more, that require near 100% functional standards. Far too many of you have replicated that standard to your growth, which holds back your skills and career growth. That standard is 60%, even lower during high-growth career phases.  I challenge you, my brilliant listeners, to choose one area of your career where you will embrace the 60% standard. Whether it's skill-building, giving a presentation, applying for a new role, or investing in yourself through mentoring, certification, or coaching, I encourage you to aim for progress, not perfection. Women in tech, and all individuals striving for growth and success in their careers, will experience easier growth and faster results when you adopt this far more humane and brave standard.  Take the brave step towards embracing the 60% standard and watch your career flourish. Hot topics from this episode: The Difference Between Functional and Human Performance Standards Examples of Embracing the 60% Standard Call to Action - Embrace the 60% Standard in Career Development For more information on how you can build your brave: [email protected] https://tricksteinbach.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nicoletricksteinbach https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletricksteinbach/ https://www.facebook.com/NicoleTrickSteinbach