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How do you become a Multiplier? Is it possible to change from a Diminisher into a Multiplier?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people aren’t Multipliers or Diminishers<\/a>, they fall somewhere in between. However, anybody can become one. If you want to work on becoming a Multiplier, here are five accelerators to make the process happen faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading for more information on becoming a Multiplier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to Become a Multiplier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two types of leaders: Multipliers and Diminishers<\/a>. Multipliers use their intelligence to bring out the intelligence and ability of everyone else and Diminishers rely on their own intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The question is: Is becoming a Multiplier possible? The answer is a resounding yes.<\/strong> Multiplier and Diminisher aren\u2019t either-or identities; they\u2019re two extremes on a continuum. Most leaders fall somewhere in between and can move in either direction, and even the strongest Diminisher can change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to note that you’ll learn to become a Multiplier much faster if you make a conscious effort to change and employ the following five accelerators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accelerator #1: Change Your Assumptions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To become a Multiplier, you can\u2019t just find a Multiplier and copy what they do. Instead, you have to start thinking <\/em>like a Multiplier and adopt the assumptions that people are intelligent, capable, and have the potential to improve. This is for two reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Behavior stems from assumptions.<\/strong> Conscious assumptions are stored in the same part of the brain that stores unconscious habits.<\/li>
  2. Assumptions are self-fulfilling prophecies. <\/strong>If you assume your team is smart, your behavior will allow them to demonstrate that they are <\/em>smart, proving you right.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Example: Jyanthi<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Imagine that you\u2019ve been asked to appoint someone from your team to a cross-divisional task force and you recommended Jyanthi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you were a Diminisher, you might approach this scenario as follows: Assuming Jyanthi won\u2019t be able to figure anything out herself, you use her as an information-gatherer. After every meeting, she reports back to you, and then you tell her what to do. She has no authority, so she doesn\u2019t contribute to meetings and avoids influencing decisions. Ultimately, this will result in the task force leader suspecting your division isn\u2019t engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you were a Multiplier, you might approach this scenario as follows: You tell Jyanthi you appointed her because you think she\u2019s smart and her particular skills would benefit the task force. You tell her that the job is a big responsibility, but you think she can handle it and that you\u2019ll be available to help. Ultimately, this will result in the task force leader thinking that your team is talented and in Jyanthi\u2019s learning and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Accelerator #2: Strengthen Your Strengths and Weaken Your Weaknesses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    There are five disciplines involved with multiplication (covered in Part 2), but you don\u2019t need to master all five of them to be a Multiplier.<\/strong> According to the author\u2019s research, most Multipliers had mastered only three disciplines and were neutral (in other words, not in the Diminisher range) in the others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Therefore, to become a Multiplier, it\u2019s most effective to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n