About the Author
As the creator of the 9th Stratum, Aaron Salko has a demonstrated history of talent development, innovation, creativity, and organizational growth. For more than two decades he has focused on human performance in both career and life in a highly competitive, entrepreneurial-based, global sales environment, with an intense concentration in exploring how the science and mechanisms of human biology, psychology, social interaction, and human physiology apply to performance.
His concept of The 9th Stratum (the operating level of high performance) is rooted in a scale of learning (the 9 Stratum’s of performance) supported by 45 Performance-based Skills spanning 5 categories of human performance.
His work has been validated in many career fields and continues today. His life’s desire is to help individuals attain their highest levels of performance in order to achieve success in their career and find purpose and fulfillment in life.
Aaron Salko, Founder
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“Every day, we make the choice to improve our performance and that of the people around us. With STRATUM 9, the choice becomes easier, and high performance becomes attainable.” -AA
Stratum 9 Vision, Values & Mission
Vision
STRATUM 9 envisions a world where every individual and organization reaches their pinnacle of performance. By mastering the 9 Stratums, we aim to foster a culture of relentless improvement, continuous learning, and self-sufficiency. Our goal is to unlock the full potential within each leader and employee, propelling them towards unprecedented success and fulfillment in their careers and personal lives. We are committed to shaping a future where high performance is not just an aspiration but a tangible reality for all.
Values
Be better than you were yesterday
Envision and create–make the impossible, possible.
Stay disciplined
Empower others
Feedback, curiosity, and coachability are superpowers.
Mission
STRATUM 9's mission is to empower organizational leaders and employees with the knowledge and skills to foster self-sufficiency and accountability in enhancing their performance and achieving their full potential. Our commitment is to awaken a new consciousness of performance optimization and to nurture a robust team mentality rooted in accountability and mutual support. Through our initiatives, individuals and teams will not only recognize but also actualize their latent capabilities, propelling them and their organizations towards a culture of high performance.
