Harper Collins Multipliers, Revised and Updated, Business & Economics, Paperback, Liz Wiseman
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Author: IndependentHead
Rating: 5
Review: Liz Wiseman and Greg McKeown's Multipliers is perhaps the most influential book on leadership that I have read. I came across it in June last year and, according to my Amazon account, to date, I have bought 18 copies for my senior leadership team and other colleagues! In essence, Multipliers is an eloquent case for a "distributive" approach to leadership, which empowers everyone in the organisation to take responsibility (and, to some extent, risks). Multipliers divides leaders broadly into two camps: Diminishers, who "drain intelligence, energy, and capability from the ones around them and always need to be the smartest ones in the room"; and Multipliers who "use their intelligence to amplify the smarts and capabilities of the people around them." A Multiplier is the antithesis of being a "control-freak". "A leader is someone who helps others to lead." (p.167) Multipliers develop people, they look to their team/organisation to solve problems, and they attract talent to the organisation. Multipliers is packed full of practical strategies to bring out the best in the team and is illustrated with examples from a range of industries. Wiseman and McKeown have identified five skills and practices that can be learned that distinguish Multipliers from Diminishers: 1.The Talent Magnet - attracts talented people and uses them at their highest point of contribution 2.The Liberator - creates an intense environment that requires people's best thinking and work 3.The Challenger - defines an opportunity that causes people to stretch 4.The Debate Maker - drives sound decisions through rigorous debate 5.The Investor - gives other people the ownership for results and invests in their success. This is a book that makes you reflect on your leadership style and context. I found myself writing extensive ideas and questions in the back of my copy which became the basis of a major review of how we do things here at Berkhamsted. The one significant weaknesses of the book for me was that it doesn't really address the issue of under-performance. What if people in the organisation don't want to be empowered, or are unwilling to take responsibility? The book recognises the need at times of "removing blockers" (p.52-56) and "pulling weeds" (p.62), but, apart from the need for removing prima donnas, it doesn't develop the circumstances in which this might happen. The Multipliers project has developed beyond the book. There is a Multipliers network on LinkedIn which provides a platform to share ideas, and there are some excellent resources to help you develop as a Multiplier leader. There is also an education version of Multipliers to be published in March 2013.
Author: dguerri
Rating: 3
Review: Content is very good but it’s diluted in a sea of words.
