From the course: How to Lead and Inspire Change
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What about B players?
From the course: How to Lead and Inspire Change
What about B players?
- In the TV sitcom Madam Secretary, speech writer character Matt Mahoney states that in this world of relentless self-promotion, we've all been raised to think that the limelight is the only light we're seeking. But, that isn't the case. Achievement is often anonymous. Some of the greatest things have been done by people you have never heard of, quietly dedicating their lives to improving your own. Your top-notch A-players rely on B-players, and you should too. It brings me to an important aspect of leading change. You need to embrace your B-players. B-players are reliable and loyal. While A-players may be in the limelight with the attention for high achievements, they are also highly recruited, highly sought after, always up for the next challenge or opportunity, which kind of makes them a huge flight risk. B-players provide stability. A-players will have spectacular, stupendous days with total flop days, while…
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