We've all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drain intelligence, energy, and capability from the ones around them and always need to be the smartest ones in the room. These are the idea killers, the energy sappers, the diminishers of talent and commitment. On the other side of the spectrum are leaders who use their intelligence to amplify the smarts and capabilities of the people around them. When these leaders walk into a room, lightbulbs go off over people's heads, ideas flow, and problems get solved. These are the leaders who inspire employees to stretch themselves to deliver results that surpass expectations. These are the Multipliers. And the world needs more of them, especially now, when leaders are expected to do more with less.
Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives around the world. Some of her recent clients include: Apple, AT&T, Disney, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce, Tesla, and Twitter. Liz has been listed on the Thinkers50 ranking and in 2019 was recognized as the top leadership thinker in the world.
You can learn more about Multipliers & Liz Wiseman here.
Highlights:
00:00 Intro & origin of the book Multipliers
09:44 Multipliers vs Diminishers
14:13 Multipliers & Synergy
21:22 Surprising findings of Multipliers
28:21 The Multiplier Paradigm
34:11 Can you be both a Multiplier & Diminisher?
39:43 Trust, Safety & Stretch
44:36 Multipliers see potential
50:26 Practical action step to be a Multiplier
54:33 What is success and how can I be successful?
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