Book description
A revised and updated edition of the acclaimed Wall Street Journal bestseller that explores why some leaders drain capability and intelligence from their teams while others amplify it to produce better results. We've all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drains intelligence, energy, and…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Multipliers as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I discovered Liz Wiseman's book by accident and consider it to be one of my most influential references.
Wiseman writes about two distinct leadership styles: Diminishers, who unintentionally drain employees’ energy and intelligence, and Multipliers, who empower others to excel and engage. Reflecting on my career, the diminisher/multiplier distinction helped me make sense of the negative and positive behaviors of management.
The book can help you adopt multiplier behaviors that enable you to foster an environment where your employees feel challenged, trusted, and valued. What I also value is how Wiseman writes about practical techniques and shares a self-assessment, which…
From Gary's list on contemporary leadership books that guide us in the new normal.
In Multipliers, Liz Wiseman describes my attempted leadership style better than I can describe it myself.
She highlights the characteristics of someone who finds a way to multiply the talent around them also known as the boss we wish we always had and one we strive to be as well. The combination of research and real-world applicability set this book apart.
From Brian's list on leadership you can use at home, work, and in life.
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