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Could You Be A Game Changer?
This article explains what a 'game changer' mentality looks like at work and why employers value that attitude in job candidates at every level.
A game changer is someone with a bold, visionary attitude who takes calculated risks and rethinks old processes to improve results. You don't need to be famous or hold a big title—even a small idea, like streamlining a billing process, can count if it saves time and money. Employers are looking for this overall attitude in candidates, not just a track record.
Overview
Do you have a desire to change the world? Does passion burn bright in you for every activity of your life, especially your work life? Then you have a game changer mentality. What is a game changer? A game-changer is a maverick: a person that effects a dramatic shift in the current way of doing something—especially in business. A game changer is unafraid of taking calculated risks, trying a new process, or starting from scratch. He/she may eagerly toss out the old ways and institute an entirely new framework. More than a rebel, though, a game changer is a visionary who understands multiple strategies and how they integrate and how people interact within them. As businesses compete for the best talent, they look to hire potential game changers. Hiring managers are on the lookout for rookies who show promise. It is not necessarily a history of transformation employers seek but an “overall attitude” that permeates all they do. If you had an opportunity to see an episode of New Amsterdam (even just the advertisement), you would see the new medical director fire all the current cardiac care doctors for putting billable hours above patient care. The medical director says “let’s all be doctors again.” But we are talking real-world ideas and not TV drama because a genuine game changer implements a new strategy to sharpen a competitive edge. Plus, you don’t need to be famous to have game-changing ideas. Small ideas count as well, especially when they affect ROI. For example, an administrative assistant has a concept that streamlines a billing process and saves time and money for the employer—that’s a winning idea. Steve Jobs, the former founder and CEO of Apple, Inc. was a game-changing entrepreneur. He was widely quoted, but one of his most famous quotes was, “I want to put a ding in the universe.” Other game changers include Jeff Bezos, Thomas Edison, and Benjamin Franklin. Each of these individuals found a way to make their work come to life in a way no one else had before them. And other game changers will advance the future. Don’t fear sharing an idea. And don’t put down the brainstorms of others. The next game-changer could be you. About Lingo Staffing Lingo is a full-service staffing firm dedicated to providing top quality services to its clients and its candidate pool. With extensive knowledge and experience in light industrial, administrative, and professional employment, Lingo encompasses the capabilities and resources necessary to help you get ahead. Our experience and commitment to client satisfaction makes us the perfect choice to manage all of your staffing needs. Our staff guarantees exceptional customer service with an expedient response time. Our experts are located at an office near you: Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, and Georgia. Lingo, the language of On Demand solutions. Contact us at an office convenient to you.
Frequently asked
What is a game changer, according to the article?
A game changer is described as a maverick who effects a dramatic shift in how things are done, especially in business. They're unafraid of calculated risks, willing to discard old methods, and act as visionaries who understand how strategies and people interact.
Do you need to be famous or high-ranking to be a game changer?
No. The article states you don't need to be famous to have game-changing ideas—small ideas count too, especially when they affect ROI. It gives the example of an administrative assistant streamlining a billing process to save time and money.
What are employers actually looking for when hiring potential game changers?
The article says hiring managers seek an 'overall attitude' rather than a history of transformation. They're watching for rookies who show promise and a passionate, willing-to-innovate mindset that permeates a candidate's approach to work.
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