Squiggly Careers #341 Ask the expert: High Impact Players
Jul 25, 2023
In this episode, researcher and author Liz Wiseman discusses the concept of high impact players and how anyone can become one. They explore being pragmatic and adapting to what is needed now, as well as the strategies of high impact players who excel while maintaining well-being. The episode emphasizes the importance of aligning oneself with what's important, taking ownership, and achieving strong outcomes. The hosts ask for career advice and express gratitude to the guest.
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Impact Is A Mindset Not A Role
- Impact players make things happen in moments that matter and raise the level of play around them.
- They appear across roles, ages, genders, and functions, showing impact is a mindset not a job title.
See Messy Problems As Opportunity
- Impact players move toward messy problems and unclear roles rather than away from them.
- They view volatility as opportunity to be useful, not as threats to productivity.
Make The Organization's Need First
- Put the organization's immediate needs first to gain influence and credibility before pursuing personal passions.
- Use that earned influence later to shape work toward what matters to you.