High performers often look for continuous improvement - not just in their own work but also more broadly. Requesting their feedback on your team and organisations ways of working, processes and decision making mechanisms can be extremely valuable.
It’s important to set expectations that not everything they suggest will be actionable straight away, but where you can, commit to following through and keeping them updated with progress. When you have the opportunity, give credit where credit is due for their ideas - doing so also can encourage others to speak up and contribute.
This deep listening is also important when it comes to pastoral care. It can be difficult to find the ‘stretch zone’ - where your team member is challenged and developing, but not overloaded with work. Those who are ambitious may seek to take on more than they can handle and at the same time, be less likely to ask for help. Therefore it’s super important to be sensitive to signs of stress and check in regularly to ensure workload is sustainable.