Impact Players by Liz Wiseman Summary
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Discover why "Impact Players" made Thinkers50's Top 10 list by revealing the five practices that transform average contributors into organizational MVPs. Based on research with 170 top performers, Wiseman's playbook shows exactly how to multiply your impact while making work lighter for everyone.
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The Hidden Patterns Behind Exceptional Workplace Performance
Have you ever wondered why certain people consistently shine at work while others struggle under identical conditions? In every organization, there are those rare individuals who navigate uncertainty with grace, take ownership of problems nobody asked them to solve, and leave everyone feeling energized rather than drained. These are Impact Players - professionals who create extraordinary value regardless of their role or circumstances. They don't just do their jobs; they transform challenges into opportunities to make meaningful contributions. The fascinating part? Their advantage isn't raw talent or specialized knowledge - it's a fundamentally different mindset about how to approach work. They see possibilities where others see problems, wearing what Liz Wiseman calls "opportunity goggles" that transform their entire experience of the workplace. This mindset creates a virtuous cycle: their reliability earns trust, which leads to greater opportunities, which further develops their capabilities. The good news? Anyone can develop these practices by shifting their perspective from seeing workplace challenges as threats to viewing them as opportunities to make a difference.
Beyond Boundaries: Seeing and Solving What Matters Most
Fluid Leadership and the Completion Gene
The Adaptability Advantage in a Changing World
Making Work Light: The Art of Reducing Burdens
Developing the Impact Player Mindset
Playing All In: Where Impact Meets Fulfillment
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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