Ten Signs You're a High-Potential Employee
47mGeneral2023-08-16
Authors

Scott Mautz
Speaker, Author of Leading from the Middle, IU Faculty Exec. Ed.
Course details
Want to be part of a select group that’s really important to your organization? They’re called HiPos, or high-potential employees: people performing well in their role who are also seen as possessing the skills, characteristics, and outlook necessary to progress to higher positions, bigger in scope and complexity, more quickly. Learn ten skills leadership experts look for in identifying high-potential employees, and how to increase your skills in these areas. These skills are divided into three areas: perspective, presence, and work habits.
Skills covered
Learning and DevelopmentCareer ManagementCareer DevelopmentHuman ResourcesOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Your potential to be high-potential
Perspective
- The ability to learn and adapt
- Having the drive to succeed
- Having an interest in the broader organization
Presence
- Having heightened self-awareness
- Executive presence
- Being calm under pressure
Work Habits
- Being a balanced communicator
- Taking initiative on the right things
- The ability to foster collaboration
- Having an inventive spirit
Conclusion
- Rise up and be a rising star