IMPACT PLAYERS: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact

By Liz Wiseman

Why do some people operate at their full potential while others underutilize their abilities? To answer this question, Liz Wiseman and her research team spoke with 170 executives across 10 countries, surveyed 350 managers from various industries, and conducted detailed interviews with 25 high-impact contributors. They found that Impact Players exist at all levels and industries--they contribute more than 3x the value of a typical contributor and about 10x that of an under-contributor. This book explains why/how the most impactful players see and do things differently, with practical insights and tips for contributers, leaders and professionals in organizational or people development.

In this summary, you'll learn:

• The 4 main differences between Impact Players vs Typical Contributors.

• How to cultivate the 5 practices and mindsets that allow Impact Players to respond with outstanding results to 5 types of everyday challenges: messy problems, unclear roles, unforeseen obstacles, moving targets, and unrelenting burdens. Specifically, find out how they (1) do the job that’s needed, (2) step up then step back, (3) finish stronger, (4) ask and adjust, and (5) make work light;

• How to nurture the high-impact habits of Impact Players, with steps and actionable tips to cultivate the desired mindset and habits in individuals and teams;

• How to master the 5 practices more easily with 2 foundational skills, gather evidence of your progress, contribution and impact; and

• What it takes to build a high-impact team by recruiting and developing Impact Players, building a champion team and a winning culture.

Who should read this:
• Leaders, managers and aspiring leaders
• Anyone keen to improve their leadership skills and team/organizational results