With football season upon us, many begin to relish watching the great drama of contact sport. One of the most compelling elements that I notice is that of the “Impact Player”. An impact Player is one who seems to make a tremendous different, above others, at crucial times. Most often this is done through hustling, play after play, to make something happen.
The impact player is not necessarily the star, the highest paid (yet), or the most famous, but they are in on every play, doing their best.
What would it take to be an impact player in your work?
Here are a few quick ideas for being an Impact Player in whatever area you are called to serve.
1. Go hard. Impact players rarely pace themselves during the game. So many people are saving their energy, “just in case” they need it. Instead of being energized at the end of the day, they are atrified. Stuck in neutral. When you are at work, go hard for the hours you are there. It’ll make your day go faster, and go smoother.
2. Look to go beyond. Many people look to do only what others are doing, but impact players go beyond the normal effort. In the common workplace, this means just doing the extra little things, kindness, thoughtfulness, encouraging, listening, caring, and serving. When you do these things, others will be impacted and notice your effort.
3. Playmakers. In football, you look to make a big tackle, or get the big touchdown. Sometimes we are lulled to sleep in our work. Don’t do it! Instead, try to make a big play, do something unusual today. It’ll make you feel alive and will bless and encourage others. Don’t be lulled into submission, fight hard to have an extraordinary life.
What are some other ways that we can be impact players?
David Curry
