Multipliers Summary

Summary of Multipliers Book by Liz Wiseman with Greg McKeown

Name: Multipliers
Rating: 4.6 (2849 reviews)
Author: Liz Wiseman with Greg McKeown

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Business strategist Greg McKeown, and executive leadership advisor Liz Wiseman, collaborated in Multipliers to create a guide for leaders who wish to change perspectives on effective leadership. This summary is about different leadership models managers can use in businesses and organizations. It teaches the logic of addition and how to maximize human resources in the form of talent to help everyone win. You'll understand who diminishers and multipliers are and their radically different perspectives about the intelligence of the people they work with. Explore the striking difference in how they operate and the results they achieve. If you are an executive or person of authority who wants to seed your organization with more multipliers and watch everyone spontaneously improve, this summary is for you. “Eighty people can operate with the productivity of fifty, or they can operate as though they were five hundred.“ ~ Wiseman and McKeown

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first key point

Multipliers bring out the best in others

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People have often described their meetings with the great British Prime minister William Ewart Gladstone as challenging. He made them feel like they knew nothing and that he was the most intelligent person in the world. On the contrary, many people have testified that meeting his rival, Benjamin Disraeli, left them feeling like the most important people.

Two leaders, same country, different attitudes. How do you explain this?

Benjamin Disraeli is well known for his achievements and ability to bring out the best in others. Is this a trait unique to him? Not exactly. There are many other world leaders like him. The authors call them “Multipliers.”

Broadly speaking, a leader is either a Multiplier or a Diminisher. The titles have probably given you a description of each category, but we'll delve a bit deeper.

Many things differentiate Multipliers from Diminishers; one of them is what each category thinks about intelligence. Multipliers see intelligence as something that can be cultivated in others. They don't believe there's really a “dumb” person.

Multipliers are comfortable with achieving more by using more of people's intelligence and capability.

Diminishers are the opposite of multipliers. Their view of intelligence is skewed; they believe only a few individuals, including themselves, are exposed, intelligent, and enlightened. Diminishers often conclude that other people will never figure things out without them. This egotism makes them think their intelligence is a license to be oppressive and controlling. Furthermore, Diminishers find it difficult to trust people to complete a given task and are quick to condemn an individual if they appear to be struggling or failing.

This summary is about multipliers, leaders who bring out their followers' intelligence. It will show why and how these leaders make everyone around them more competent and capable. It also describes how to use what the authors call the multiplication logic to maximize underutilized people and multiply intelligence without requiring a huge investment. Curious already? This is just the beginning.

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Five practices distinguish the multiplier from others

In some cases, diminishers and multipliers do things in similar ways. For instance, they both surround themselves with intelligent people and consider themselves leaders. But, there are five disciplines and practices that diminishers will never do. These practices distinguish the multiplier.

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Diminishers are interested only in themselves, while multipliers are interested in others

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Diminishers act like the know-it-alls while multipliers act like challengers

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The multiplier gives room for debating decisions with the whole team

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Multipliers can create an organization that can deliver results without their direct involvement

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What is Multipliers about?

"Multipliers" explores the qualities of exceptional leaders who have the ability to amplify the intelligence and capabilities of their teams. Through extensive research and real-life examples, the book reveals the key practices and mindsets that distinguish these leaders from diminishers. By fostering a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and continuous learning, these multipliers create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work, resulting in higher productivity and innovation.

Who should read Multipliers

Managers and leaders seeking to maximize their team's potential.
Individuals interested in developing their leadership skills and abilities.
Anyone looking to understand how to create a more productive and innovative work environment.

Topics in Multipliers

Leadership Management Team Building Business Personal Development Communication Success Psychology Motivational Organizational Behavior Coaching Emotional Intelligence Decision Making Innovation Productivity

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