Learning Leadership: What 'Multipliers' Taught Me

Recently, I read a book called Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman. It was an amazing book that taught me a lot about how to be a great leader. Here are some important things I learned and why I think everyone should know them.

"Multipliers" is a great book for leaders who want to make things better in their organization and the world. It's helpful for new managers and even big leaders like CEOs. It's useful for people in small and big companies, in charities, new businesses, and the government.

In the book "Multipliers," Liz Wiseman talks about different kinds of leaders. Some leaders make their teams stronger, like teachers who help students learn more. These leaders are called Multipliers. Others make their teams weaker by not letting them do much on their own. These leaders are called Diminishers.

The Problem with Adding More

Some leaders think the only way to do bigger tasks is to add more people or money. They believe their teams are already doing too much. So, they keep adding resources. But this costs a lot and doesn't always use the team's skills the best way.

Another thing I observed is that many leaders limit their team's ability to think and work independently. They try to control everything and often fail to appreciate their team members. They forget to give credit for their best work and fail to provide motivation for them to aim higher and achieve new heights."

The Power of Using What You Have

Multipliers believe that everyone has more potential than they show. They focus on making the most of what their team already knows. They think their team can do even better without needing more people or money. They trust that their team members are smart and can solve problems.

How Diminishers and Multipliers Are Different

Diminishers:

• These leaders think they are the only smart ones. They don't trust their team to figure things out. This makes the team feel like they can't do much on their own.

Multipliers:

• These leaders make their team stronger by trusting them. They believe their team can learn and grow. They help their team members do their best work.

Types of Multiplier Leaders

The Talent Magnet:

1. These leaders attract smart people and help them get even better. They create a good place to work where everyone wants to learn and grow.

The Liberator:

Liberators let their team members share their ideas without being afraid. They listen more than they talk and help when needed.

The Challenger:

Challengers push their teams to think harder and do more. They give their team new chances to learn and grow.

The Debate Maker:

These leaders let their team talk about ideas and decide together. They want everyone to think carefully before making decisions.

The Investor:

Investors give their team what they need to do well. They trust their team to solve problems and do their best work.

How to Be a Multiplier Leader

To be a Multiplier leader, We should:

• Help our team members find their talents and get better at what they do.
• Make a safe place for everyone to share their ideas.
• Challenge our team to try new things and learn.
• Talk about ideas together and make good decisions as a team.
• Trust our team to do their job well and help when they need it.

Reading Multipliers by Liz Wiseman changed how I think about leadership and showed me how to help others be their best. Whether you are a leader or just starting to be one, the principles of Multipliers can help you and your team grow and succeed.

So, are you ready to be a Multiplier? Let's start this journey together and make a big difference in our teams and the world!