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Multiplier vs. Diminisher Diagnosis
Determine if you multiply your team's intelligence or drain it via 5 specific leader behaviors.
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.
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.
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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 app.
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