The document discusses the characteristics of peak performers, identifying them as passionate, enthusiastic, altruistic, and knowledgeable. It provides examples for each trait, noting that passionate performers are dedicated to their organization and express authentic enthusiasm that inspires others. Enthusiastic performers maintain a positive can-do attitude and engage their audience. Altruistic performers are caring and generous, helping others through giving their time and resources. Knowledgeable performers have expertise they can share to expand others' knowledge and accomplish goals. The document encourages the reader to embody these traits and become a peak performer.

2. GETTING TO THE TOP….
PEAK performers are….
- Passionate
- Enthusiastic
- Altruistic
- Knowledgeable

3. PASSIONATE….
- Having a great sense of loyalty, PEAK performers
are dedicated to the organization, and those with
whom they lead.
- Passion for the work of a PEAK performer is felt by
others and expressed authentically through the
exchange of information, infusing the environment
with a desire to know more!

4. ENTHUSIASTIC….
- In spite of all the negativity abound in our society, a
PEAK performer believes in the importance of a
positive, can-do attitude, to “turn that frown upside
down” and work for the cause and greater good of
the initiative.
- A PEAK performer makes their audience a part of
the story, invites them to the party, takes them on a
ride they won’t soon forget, and keeps them wanting
more!

5. ALTRUISTIC….
- With a heart for people, PEAK performers are
known for their caring and generous nature,
exemplified by the ability to give selflessly to others,
be it time or resources.
- The opportunity and ability to help others is what
gets a PEAK performer out of bed in the morning,
and puts them to sleep at night!

6. KNOWLEDGEABLE….
- A wealth of information, PEAK performers can write
a book and expand the horizons of their listeners,
laying the foundation for newly established canons
of knowledge, with confidence in their competence!
- A PEAK performer has excellent communication
and negotiation skills, both oral and written, valuing
interactions with others, gaining satisfaction from a
deal closed and a job well done!

7. PEAK PERFORMANCE….
- Passionate
- Enthusiastic
- Altruistic
- Knowledgeable
Be a PEAK performer and reach for
success!

8. An emergent professional within the field of
Organizational Development, Tierney Grayson
is making her mark! Equipped with a can-do
attitude, strong work ethic, and a smile, she
brings to every initiative tremendous insight,
drawn from over 10 years of involvement in
collegiate and community leadership, from
the highest echelons to the front lines!
Hailing from Elyria, Ohio, Tierney holds a
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies,
with a Focus in Sales Communications from
Bowling Green State University, and a
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA),
with a focus in Management & Leadership,
from Alliant International University.
Teaching, Inspiring, Developing, and
Empowering others is the T-I-D-E that drives
drives Tierney to constantly do better and be
and be better, showing others that they, too,
too, can aspire to the heights of greatness
greatness and reach the next plateau,
realizing their potential and worth to the
cause!
ABOUT THE SPEAKER….