Multipliers captures one of my key values: Investing in others and empowering them to reach their full potential. I was very excited to find a book aligned with that very value, and it did not disappoint.

Rating

(Higher is better, 5 is neutral)

• Would I recommend? 9 / 10
• Did I learn anything? 8 / 10
• Did I learn anything I can apply? 8 / 10
• High Information density? 7 / 10
• Would I re-read? 7/10

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Multipliers Overview

Multipliers compares communication that build and unlock the potential of others and contrasts it agains communication that diminishes. By the end of the book you’ll have many tools to identify your strengths as well as weaknesses in which you can grow to better build your team up.

As a book, Multipliers feels a bit “corporate self-help” in nature akin to Enneagram or DiSC. At times the sections felt light and wordy. Nevertheless the ideas are fantastic and solicit self-reflection. It has many tips and examples to help transition diminishing patterns to multiplier patterns.

Who should read Multipliers?

Everyone could learn about themselves from Multipliers. Specifically managers, mentors, and leaders without a doubt should read Multipliers.

If you’re someone who leads people or aspires to lead, Multipliers will help you consider your blind spots you could level up to become an even more impactful leader.

My main takeaways

Even the best leaders can accidentally Diminish others around them.

Even though it comes form a good place, being too supportive & available can cause others to rely on you to ‘save the day’ and thus diminish their growth opportunity. Being less available and trusting challenges others to grow.

Hand back the pencil. Give the power back to others after you’ve contributed a thought. Don’t solve all of it, include them.

If you liked this book, next I’d recommend

Building a multiplier team culture: Debugging Teams

Example of multiplier company culture: Creativity Inc.