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- Did you know that a single '10x' employee can be ten times more productive than an average worker—and do you know the specific traits that set them apart?
- What’s the secret to managing elite talent who refuse to follow traditional corporate rules but deliver extraordinary results?
- What if you could apply the same tactics used by Hollywood talent agents to attract, manage, and retain the world’s most sought-after professionals?
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Key Takeaways from Game Changer
- Understand what makes a '10xer' exceptionally valuable and how their unique combination of high IQ, high EQ, and intrinsic passion drives unprecedented results.
- Discover why giving elite talent the space and flexibility to work unconventional hours allows them to enter a highly productive 'flow state' free of distractions.
- Learn how to abandon rigid management hierarchies and instead personalize your leadership to match the unique motivations and life stages of individual star employees.
- Find out how hiring just a few 10x performers can exponentially increase your company's efficiency, often accomplishing the work of a massive traditional team.
- Master the art of recruiting game-changing talent in the modern economy by identifying candidates who possess a distinct 'success impulse'.
Learning Tools
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Game Changer
The 10xer Concept+
Finding Top Talent+
Managing & Motivating+
Building Trust+
Negotiating Value+
Dual Roles in Modern Work+
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 8
According to the text, what is a defining characteristic of '10xers' in addition to having a high IQ?
Question 2 of 8
Why do the authors suggest giving 10xers unusual or flexible working hours?
Question 3 of 8
How should modern managers approach motivating their 10x employees?
Question 4 of 8
When interviewing potential candidates, what is an indicator of a 'sabotage impulse' rather than a 'success impulse'?
Question 5 of 8
What unconventional interview question does advertising president Scott Goldsmith use to identify potential 10xers?
Question 6 of 8
According to FBI behavior analyst Robin Dreeke, what is one of the most effective ways for a manager to build trust with a 10xer?
Question 7 of 8
Why do the authors strongly recommend having a third party negotiate on behalf of a 10xer?
Question 8 of 8
What does the 'rock star' example illustrate about the modern workforce?
Game Changer — Full Chapter Overview
- 1Recommendation
- 21 — 10xers are employees whose skills, talent, and motivation make them 10 times more valuable than others.
- 32 — Give your 10xers the space and flexibility they need to thrive.
- 43 — For top performance, managers must understand what motivates their 10xers.
- 54 — To spot potential 10xers, look for people with a “success impulse.”
- 65 — To build trust with 10xers, managers must communicate clearly and keep their egos in check.
- 76 — When negotiating, help others understand your value by having a third party speak for you.
- 87 — In today’s workforce, you need to know how to be both manager and talent.
- 98 — Final summary
Game Changer Summary & Overview
Game Changer (2020) is a guide to attracting the superstar talents that power the modern economy. By explaining how to identify and manage top talent, it will help you understand what strategies are needed for firms and workers to stay on the cutting edge.
Who Should Listen to Game Changer?
- Recruiters looking for the next big hire
- Managers responsible for great talent
- Skilled workers looking to level up
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