Ten Signs You're a High-Potential Employee

Ten Signs You're a High-Potential Employee

47mGeneral2023-08-16

Authors

Scott Mautz

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
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