{"product_id":"9780063063334_impact-players","title":"Impact Players","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThinkers50 Top 10 Best New Management Books for 2022\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy do some people break through and make an impact while others get stuck going through the motions?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn every organization there are \u003ci\u003eImpact Players\u003c\/i\u003e—those indispensable colleagues who can be counted on in critical situations and who consistently receive high-profile assignments and new opportunities. Whether they are on center stage or behind the scenes, managers know who these top players are, understand their worth, and want more of them on their team. While their impact is obvious, it’s not always clear what actually makes these professionals different from their peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eImpact Players\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and researcher Liz Wiseman reveals the secrets of these stellar professionals who play the game at a higher level. Drawing on insights from leaders at top companies, Wiseman explains what the most influential players are doing differently, how small and seemingly insignificant differences in how we think and act can make an enormous impact, and why—with a little coaching—this mindset is available to everyone who wants to achieve career success and contribute at their highest level.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide to leadership development is based on a study of 170 top contributors. Wiseman identifies the mindsets that prevent otherwise smart, capable people from contributing to their full potential and the five practices that differentiate \u003ci\u003eImpact Players\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile others do their job, \u003ci\u003eImpact Players\u003c\/i\u003e figure out the real job to be done. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile others wait for direction, \u003ci\u003eImpact Players\u003c\/i\u003e step up and lead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile others escalate problems, \u003ci\u003eImpact Players\u003c\/i\u003e move things across the finish line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile others attempt to minimize change, \u003ci\u003eImpact Players\u003c\/i\u003e are learning and adapting to change. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile others add to the load, the \u003ci\u003eImpact Players\u003c\/i\u003e make heavy demands feel lighter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWiseman makes clear that these practices—and the right mindset to improve personal effectiveness—can help any employee contribute at their fullest and shows leaders how they can raise the level of play for everyone on the team. \u003ci\u003eImpact Players\u003c\/i\u003e is your playbook for the new workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liz Wiseman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46908455354517,"sku":"9780063063334","price":15.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780063063334_174716fd-01bf-454c-8189-b99db73c84d3.jpg?v=1776889821","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780063063334_impact-players","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}