5 Ways Difference Makers Make a Difference During Times of Upheaval

By Maria Geokezas, VP of Client Services
It is a simple concept.  Difference Makers make a difference.  In times of upheaval, such as the current health scare, social justice and political situations, the difference between teams that emerge as victors and others that seem stuck comes down to the Difference Maker.
What, Exactly is a Difference Maker?
In his 2006 book The Difference Maker, John C Maxwell says attitude is the difference maker.  He professes that two people with the same skills and abilities achieve totally different outcomes because of attitude.
Call me skeptical, but I think there’s more to it than that.  Different people can be difference makers in different situations.  The environment or circumstances that allow some people to thrive and affect change in their organizations can cause others to wither away.
In normal times, let’s say before March 2020, Difference Makers were defined by:
Big picture focus on driving meaningful results
Curiosity
Taking ownership, accountability
Embracing