178: What Does it Mean to Be an A-Player?
Episode description
"A-Player…"
"High performer…"
"Best on the team…"
I don’t know about you, but these titles are a little scary! I mean, I’m sure we all want to be one, but how can you, especially when your confidence has taken a hit in the past?
On today's episode of the podcast, we wanted to share a grace-based view on how you can become the most trustworthy person on your team and with your friends by sharing discussing exactly what it means to be an A-player. This list of 8 practical things you can do TODAY will help you immediately step up your game as an employee and/or a boss.
Special thanks to Jordan Raynor for this list; be sure to listen to his podcast, Mere Christians, where he discusses all things faith & work!
Jordan Raynor’s definition of an A-Player:
- Does exactly what they say they will do
- Doesn’t drop the ball on a task or project
- Responds to every email, Slack message, phone call, and text within 24 business hours
- Always shows up on time, and more often than not, shows up early
- Hits and often exceeds expectations on their OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
- Renegotiates their commitments if they know they won’t be able to deliver
- Doesn’t allow a meeting to end until next actions have been clearly defined
- Is a joy to work with
Cheering you on,
Kelsey Kemp & Audrey Bagarus
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