Lessons - Defining and Finding Impact Players | Liz Wiseman - CEO of The Wiseman Group
Lessons - Defining and Finding Impact Players | Liz Wiseman - CEO of The Wiseman Group
This episode features Liz Wiseman, CEO of The Wiseman Group, discussing how to identify and cultivate 'impact players' within an organization. She outlines the key traits of these high-value contributors, how managers perceive them, and provides actionable advice for individuals to become impact players themselves.
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Liz Wiseman - CEO of The Wiseman Group | Increase Your Leadership, Influence, and Impact at Work
Show Notes
In this "Lessons" episode, Liz Wiseman, CEO of The Wiseman Group, shares her insights on identifying and cultivating impact players—those standout contributors who thrive in ambiguity, take ownership, and amplify team success. The Defining Traits of Impact Players: Liz discusses how impact players step into messy situations, embrace unclear roles, and deliver three and a half times more value than their peers. She explains how they operate differently from ordinary contributors, offering a behavioral blueprint for success. How Managers Perceive Impact Players: Drawing on interviews with managers at top organizations, Liz reveals the qualities that make impact players indispensable. These individuals align with organizational priorities while working independently and taking proactive responsibility. Avoiding Credibility Killers: Liz outlines common behaviors that frustrate managers, such as presenting problems without solutions or failing to take initiative. She provides practical advice for avoiding these pitfalls and earning trust and influence. Becoming an Impact Player: Liz emphasizes the importance of self-direction and adaptability, offering actionable strategies to unlock extraordinary results in your career or organization.