522: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact with Liz Wiseman (an Encore Presentation of Episode 400)
Apr 9, 2024
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Leadership author Liz Wiseman shares insights on playing bigger, embracing leadership roles, and mastering energy management. She discusses the importance of mindset, saying 'yes' to challenges, and establishing reading rituals for personal growth.
Surrounding oneself with encouraging and challenging individuals fosters personal and professional growth.
Deep dives
Impact Players and the Key Differences in Thinking and Working
The podcast delves into the concept of impact players and how they think and work differently. Liz Weisman's book, 'Impact Players,' focuses on these individuals who go beyond typical contributions. Through research at leading companies, the distinction between ordinary contributors and impact players is highlighted. Impact players not only excel in their roles but also step up in uncertain situations, approaching challenges with an opportunity-driven mindset.
Making Yourself Useful and Serving Beyond Ideal Roles
A significant point discussed is the importance of making yourself useful beyond traditional roles. The podcast emphasizes the chapter 'Make Yourself Useful,' advocating for looking beyond ideal job descriptions to do work that adds value. Impact players excel by addressing messy, ambiguous problems rather than staying confined to predefined roles. The focus is on serving where needed and contributing in ways that extend beyond standard job expectations.
Leadership Vacuum and Stepping Up in Uncertainty
The podcast explores the concept of leadership vacuums and how impact players handle ambiguous situations. While many individuals seek clarity on roles and responsibilities in uncertain scenarios, impact players proactively step in to provide leadership. Instead of waiting for direction, they fill organizational gaps and offer solutions, demonstrating a willingness to lead and make decisions in fluid or undefined circumstances.
Connecting with Like-Minded Individuals and Seeking Growth
The importance of surrounding oneself with encouraging and challenging individuals is highlighted in the podcast. By engaging with communities like MG 100 and Thinkers 50, authors and thought leaders find support and collaboration. These connections provide opportunities for growth, feedback, and accountability. Regular interactions with such peers contribute to personal and professional development, fostering a collaborative rather than competitive environment.
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 […]