As expected, Sue’s recent WiseTalk interview with expert Liz Wiseman about her latest book Impact Players delivered great insights (and a few laughs.)

“That is what an impact player really is. They’re these standout contributors that make teams better. We see it out in the sports world, but they also exist in the work world.”

Sue and Liz discussed these five practices of an impact player:

1. Impact players tackle messy problems by doing the job that needs to be done, even when it’s not being asked of them. (11:03)
2. Even when roles are unclear, impact players see leadership is needed and step up. (13:30)
3. Impact players scan for and see obstacles, and rather than escalating or handing off difficult problems, they take ownership and finish the work. (14:44)
4. Impact players embrace change and moving targets, prepared to adapt when things don’t go according to plan. (18:18)
5. In the face of unrelenting demands, impact players are able to make the load feel lighter for everyone. (21:41)

To learn more about impact players, including how their traits and behaviors are teachable/coachable, listen to the full episode or peruse the transcript:

Episode 60: Developing “Impact Players”

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