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Employee Encouragement Leads to Increased Ability

How can you improve the abilities of your team? How do Knowledge Multipliers encourage employees? What Diminishing behaviors inhibit growth? Knowledge Multipliers use employee encouragement tactics to increase their team’s intelligence and abilities. The three practices they use are to spark direction, challenge people, and create conviction. Knowledge Diminishers, however, tend to show off, test others, micromanage, and create boredom. Continue on to learn the best employee encouragement practices and what behaviors to avoid.

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Book Overview

What is The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership about? What are the most important components of leadership, according to its author John C. Maxwell? In The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John C. Maxwell shares what he’s learned from his lifelong study of leadership. There’s more to leadership than being in charge or having a title, and the 21 laws cover influence, trust, and the importance of serving others. Here is a brief overview of the book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell.

Multiplier Leadership: Creating a Multiplier Culture

Do you want to implement Multiplier leadership practices into your workplace? How do you foster a Multiplier culture? It’s one thing to have one Multiplier Leader, but when you implement Multiplier leadership practices on a large scale, you create a Multiplier culture. Here is what to do and what not to do when creating a Multiplier culture. Keep reading for advice on how to implement Multiplier leadership on a large scale.

The Law of Victory: Great Leaders Accept Only Victory

What is the Law of Victory? What do you think all victorious leaders have in common? The Law of Victory is the 15th law of leadership by John C. Maxwell. According to this law, true leaders aspire to victory, so much so, that they don’t even bother with a Plan B because they are that confident Plan A will work. Read about John C. Maxwell’s Law of Victory and how to put it to work for your business.

The Law of Buy-In: Get Others to See Your Vision

What is the Law of Buy-in? What can you, as a leader, do to get people to see and follow your vision? The Law of Buy-in is the fourteenth law in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. The gist of the Law of Buy-in is that people first buy into the leader, and then into their vision. So if you want others to follow your vision, you need them to, first and foremost, follow you—their leader. Keep reading to learn about the Law of Buy-in plus some real-world examples of its application.

How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

What is an idea Multiplier? How can a good leader make their team smarter? Idea Multipliers are leaders who encourage their team to give their all by giving employees space, expecting the most from everyone, and encouraging fast learning. In contrast, Idea Diminishers think they have all the ideas, cause anxiety, and judge others. Keep reading to learn how the best leaders make everyone smarter and the worst ones think they have all the answers.

The Law of Big Mo: The Secret to Employee Motivation

What is the Law of Big Mo? What can you, as a leader, do to keep your employees motivated to consistently deliver their best performance? The Law of Big Mo is the sixteenth law of leadership according to John C. Maxwell. The basic premise behind the Law of Big Mo is that motivation is propelled by momentum. Maxwell likens momentum to a freight train—it takes a lot of energy to get it moving, but once it gets going, it can plow through anything. Keep reading to learn about the Law of Big Mo and how to put it to work

The Top 4 Habits of Talent Multipliers

5 Steps to Practicing Empathy in the Workplace

Are you a Multiplier and looking to develop the talents of your team? Do you want to know the four best tips for multiplying talent? In the book Multipliers, Wiseman explains that Multipliers are leaders who create talent development opportunities to level up their team. There are four practices that talent Multipliers use: acknowledge different kinds of intelligence, connect people to their native genius, help them use their genius, and remove any roadblocks in their way. Continue reading to learn more about talent Multipliers and their techniques.

The Law of Connection: Leading Through Emotion

What is the Law of Connection? Do you think leaders should keep emotional distance from their subordinates or is there room for engagement? The Law of Connection is the tenth law in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. As the name suggests, the Law of Connection stresses the importance of emotional connection in leadership. Maxwell believes that orders and instructions can only go so far, and in order to lead effectively, leaders need to connect with their followers on an emotional level. Keep reading to learn about the Law of Connection and how to put it

Multipliers Book Exercises: Are You a Diminisher?

Looking for Multipliers book exercises? Do you want to assess your leadership style and determine whether you’re a Multiplier or a Diminisher? A Multiplier is a leader who brings out the intelligence and abilities of their team and a Diminisher is a leader who relies on their own abilities. Many Diminishers don’t even realize what they’re doing or how harmful their behavior can be. Continue below for essential Multipliers book exercises, including how to find out whether you’re a Multiplier or Diminisher.