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Multiplier vs. Diminisher Diagnosis

“Multiplier vs. Diminisher Diagnosis” is a short 45-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Leadership domain. Determine if you multiply your team's intelligence or drain it via 5 specific leader behaviors. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Determine if you multiply your team's intelligence or drain it via 5 specific leader behaviors.

45 min Intermediate

Goal

Expose "diminisher" behaviors you practice with good intent but that halve your team's effective intelligence.

Steps

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Study 5 dyads: Talent-Magnet/Empire-Builder, Liberator/Tyrant, Challenger/Know-It-All, Debate-Maker/Decision-Maker, Investor/Micromanager.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You discover 1-2 diminisher behaviors you thought were positive (e.g., "fast answers for my team").

Evidence base

School: Multipliers / Wiseman Group

Founders: Liz Wiseman · Greg McKeown (2010)

Coined by Liz Wiseman (formerly Oracle) in "Multipliers" (2010). Studied 150+ managers; Multipliers extract 2x productivity from same people.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Multiplier vs. Diminisher Diagnosis" take?

This exercise takes about 45 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Multiplier vs. Diminisher Diagnosis"?

You discover 1-2 diminisher behaviors you thought were positive (e.g., "fast answers for my team"). In the short term: Within 2 months, decisions emerge from previously silent reports (because you stopped answering instantly).

Is "Multiplier vs. Diminisher Diagnosis" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Multipliers / Wiseman Group (Liz Wiseman, Greg McKeown (2010)). Coined by Liz Wiseman (formerly Oracle) in "Multipliers" (2010). Studied 150+ managers; Multipliers extract 2x productivity from same people.

Is "Multiplier vs. Diminisher Diagnosis" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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