Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter examines the stark contrast between two leadership styles that create opposite effects in organizations. The book presents research from over 150 executives to identify the practices that define these opposing approaches to leadership. The authors introduce the concept of Multipliers - leaders who amplify the capabilities of their teams and get more from their people - versus Diminishers, who drain intelligence and capability from their organizations. Through case studies and analysis, the book outlines five disciplines that distinguish Multiplier leadership from Diminisher tendencies. Wiseman and McKeown provide frameworks and tools for leaders to recognize their own leadership tendencies and shift toward multiplying practices. The book includes assessment tools and specific strategies for transforming leadership approaches in various business contexts. The work brings fresh insights to the field of leadership development by focusing on how leaders can extract and multiply intelligence rather than just managing talent. Its core message about the infectious nature of leadership behavior has implications for organizational culture and performance.

Readers view this book as solid but repetitive, with many commenting it could have been condensed into a shorter format. The framework of Diminishers vs. Multipliers resonates with readers' real-world experiences. Liked: - Clear examples of both effective and ineffective leadership behaviors - Practical assessment tools and action items - Focus on specific traits that can be developed - Research-based approach with case studies Disliked: - Concepts become redundant after first few chapters - Too many anecdotes that make similar points - Binary categorization feels oversimplified - Limited guidance for dealing with Diminishers One reader noted: "The first 50 pages tell you everything you need to know." Another stated: "Great concept but could have been a long article rather than a book." Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (17,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.6/5 (1,400+ ratings) Book Authority: 4.5/5 The book scores higher with readers in management positions versus individual contributors.

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🔍 The research behind "Multipliers" spanned 4 continents and included over 150 interviews, taking more than 3 years to complete. 💡 Liz Wiseman was formerly the VP of Oracle University and has been ranked as one of the top 10 leadership thinkers in the world by Thinkers50. 📊 The book identifies that "Multiplier" leaders get 1.97 times more capability from their teams than "Diminisher" leaders. 🎯 Co-author Greg McKeown went on to write "Essentialism," which became a #1 New York Times bestseller and complementary work about focusing on what truly matters. 🌟 The "Multipliers" concept has been adopted by major organizations including Apple, Nike, Tesla, and Google in their leadership development programs.