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The Top 1% Mindset: How High Performers Think, Lead, and Thrive

Naz Delam
Naz Delam
Salesforce Inc.
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What separates the top 1% of performers in tech from the rest? It’s not just talent or long hours – it’s how they think, lead, and operate daily. In this talk, I’ll break down the mindset shifts, micro-habits, and decision-making frameworks that set world-class engineers and leaders apart.

Whether you’re an engineer aiming for staff level or a manager growing into executive leadership, you’ll learn:

  • The 3 core philosophies top performers live by (with real-world examples)
  • How to create leverage instead of just working harder
  • Why clarity beats hustle – and how to gain it
  • How to build your personal operating system for consistent growth
  • The surprising truth about confidence, visibility, and influence

Backed by coaching 100+ engineers and leading teams across LinkedIn, Netflix, and Salesforce, this session is packed with actionable insights for anyone ready to play at the next level.

This talk has been presented at JSNation 2025, check out the latest edition of this JavaScript Conference.

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