{"product_id":"9780063208933","title":"Impact Players","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe New York Times bestselling author of Multipliers investigates the Most Valuable Players of the workplace and explains what makes them so extraordinary, how others can think and act like MVPs, and how leaders can build an entire team of top contributors.\u003cbr\u003eIn every organization there are MVPs— 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 work behind the scenes, Managers know who these top players are, understand their worth, and want more of them on their team. But not everyone understands what makes these professionals different from their peers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Impact Players, researcher and bestselling author Liz Wiseman reveals the secrets of these stellar professionals who play the game at a higher level. Drawing on insights from managers at top companies, Wiseman explains what the most valuable players are doing differently and why some people get tapped for the most important assignments while other equally smart, capable people struggle to be seen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBased on a study of 170 top contributors, she identifies five practices that differentiate MVPs:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo What's Useful: MVPs tackle the real problems that need to be solved.\u003cbr\u003eTake the Lead: When it's unclear who's in charge, MVPs assert themselves.\u003cbr\u003eFinish Strong: MVPs stick with projects through completion, despite obstacles..\u003cbr\u003eAsk and Adjust: When the situation changes, MVPs learn and adapt rapidly.\u003cbr\u003eMake Work Light: MVPs make difficult situations easier for the whole team.\u003cbr\u003eWiseman makes clear that these practices—and the right mindset—can help any employee contribute at their fullest and shows leaders how they can raise the level of play for everyone on the team and succeed in a fast-paced, competitive world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contributors\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"contributor-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"contributor-role\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=Author+Liz+Wiseman\" class=\"contributor-link\"\u003eLiz Wiseman\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Liz Wiseman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47379490603171,"sku":"9780063208933","price":360.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7836\/3555\/files\/img_9780063208933_6856c20f-f48b-4d55-8289-713ca1a4277b.jpg?v=1776452056","url":"https:\/\/graffitibooks.co.za\/products\/9780063208933","provider":"Graffiti Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}