R U a Multiplier or a Diminisher

I'm reading a book called "The Multiplier Effect."  It deals with the way school leaders often overlook the latent potential in their schools.  The book is a sequel to "The Multipliers."  Diminishers are smart leaders who get things done, but they tend to reduce the ability of others because they do so much themselves or intimidate others with their great talent or genius.  Multipliers are those who bring out the best in people and thus create a much stronger synergy in helping people work together.  By potlucking their abilities, they outperform the Diminishers, especially when we're trying to get more from less these days.

In the context of young leader development, we often behave as Diminishers in schools, homes, faith communities and culture in general.  As adults we act like we have all the experience, talent, and ability, while failing to develop the potential of our young leaders as a result.

Click HERE for the blog referring to Liz Wiseman's listing as a top 10 leader thinker.  Then click on a 2 min. vid to see/hear her explain her big idea.