400: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact with Liz Wiseman
Dec 7, 2021
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Leadership author Liz Wiseman discusses strategies for playing a larger role in leadership, unleashing impact players in the workplace, and the habits of successful individuals. She also explores the importance of building a supportive advisory network, engaging in a morning ritual, and teaching Bible study to teens.
Impact players focus on tackling messy problems to enhance team performance.
Embracing challenges outside comfort zone leads to personal growth and problem-solving abilities.
Deep dives
The Impact of Impact Players in Leadership
Impact players, as discussed in the podcast, play a crucial role in leadership by stepping up to tackle messy and uncertain problems that others may avoid. Unlike ordinary contributors, impact players not only focus on doing their job but also the work that needs to be done to enhance team performance. The podcast delves into the concept of contributorship, highlighting the importance of showing up with the right mindsets and practices to make a substantial impact, even in high-pressure situations.
Taking on Challenges with a Naive 'Yes'
Liz Weisman shares her personal habit of saying 'yes' to hard things with a touch of naivety, allowing her to venture into unfamiliar territories and challenging tasks. By embracing opportunities that extend beyond her comfort zone, she finds herself tackling tasks that only she can do, leading to personal growth and enhanced problem-solving abilities.
Community Support and Collaborative Growth
The podcast emphasizes the significance of assembling advisors and like-minded individuals who provide encouragement, challenges, and accountability. Liz Weisman discusses her interactions within professional communities such as the mg 100 group and the thinkers 50 community to stay connected, gain insights, and nurture collaborative relationships for personal and professional growth.
Rituals and Routines for Morning Energy
Maintaining a consistent morning ritual is integral for Liz Weisman, involving exercise and teaching a bible study class to teenagers, which serves as a grounding spiritual and humbling experience. By starting her day with physical activity and embracing the energy of teaching, Liz finds balance and motivation to navigate her daily challenges and commitments with renewed vigor.
Today’s episode is a milestone episode in so many ways. It’s episode 400, of course, but several other “yours, mine, and ours” type milestones are also at play. To hear about each one of them, click the play button below. Today’s guest, Liz Wiseman, has been one of my favorite leadership authors for the better […]