Multipliers – Liz Wiseman and Greg McKeown

What is a Multiplier and how does a leader help others become smarter?

Some leaders feel threatened when those they lead appear more intelligent. Then there are those who look on the bright side. They celebrate when someone on their team has implemented a bright idea that has brought benefits to the organization. Liz Wiseman and Greg McKeown, in their book Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Makes Everyone Smarter, studied the difference between two types of leaders Multiplier’s and Diminisher’s.

Here is a glimpse into what a Multiplier does to help others become smarter:

• “They invoke each person’s unique intelligence and create an atmosphere of genius-innovation, production effort, and collective intelligence. “

• “They see intelligence as continually developing. This observation is consistent with what Dweck calls a “growth mindset,” which is a belief that basic qualities like intelligence and ability can be cultivated through effort. They assume: people are smart and will figure it out.”

• “They assume that their job is to bring the right people together in a n environment that liberates people’s best thinking and then to get out of their way.”

• “They remove fear and create safety that invites people to do their best thinking.”

• “They remove the impediments, which often means removing the people who are blocking and impeding the growth of others.”

• “They recognize that the policies that were established to create order- often unintentionally keep people from thinking”

• “They release others by restraining themselves.” When personally refrain from controlling the conversation or direction, they create space for others to contribute.

• They hold an assumption: People’s best thinking must be given, not taken. Instead of demanding the best work directly, they create an environment where it can not only be offered, but where it is deeply needed.

• They listen intently because they are trying to learn and understand what other people know.

I found this book insightful and helpful. I appreciated how Liz and Greg pulled together a clear path to becoming a Multiplier. The practical guidance provided in the closing chapter was very helpful.

The stories of other leaders who are learning how to be a Multiplier provided insight for all leaders no matter what level in the organization. These stories illustrated the importance of listening more and telling less, appreciating what others know, and neutralizing your greatest weakness. This book helped me look in the mirror and see where my leadership skills need to be developed.

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Other Articles and videos you may find helpful:

Managing Yourself: Bringing Out the Best in Your People | By Liz Wiseman and Greg McKeown

How to Bring Out the Best in Your Boss | By Liz Wiseman

Leading at Google- Video | Liz Wiseman and Greg McKeown

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