By Declan EdwardsFast CompanyGlobal employee stress has reached a record high, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 report. The report found that 44% of the world’s workforce reported significant daily stress. And how is it that some people can navigate these environments without burnout, and even thrive in the face of change and challenge? Many people cite “grit” as a tool to navigate high-stress environments, but you need a lot more than that. Top performers who survive high-stress environments don’t carry the weight alone.