16 Secrets for Multipliers
Multipliers amplify their own capacity to serve.
16 Secrets for Multipliers:
#1. Stop explaining why things are difficult. If it’s worth doing, it’s difficult. Just do it.
#2. Sip, don’t gulp. Intentionally slow down.
#3. Watch people interact. Honor positive people. Send a note explaining the value of their impact on the team.
#4. Begin the day with someone else in mind. Text encouragement. Send gratitude. Say, “I’m looking forward to working with you today.”
#5. Look ‘em in the eye. Eye contact multiplies the impact of your words. If you’re going to say thank you, why not make it impactful? Eye contact multiplies everything.
#6. Walk around like you’re there to make things better. It’s normal to see the bad. It’s leadership to see what’s working.
#7. Lift your head. I look down when I think. It’s surprising how holding up my head lifts my attitude.
#8. Follow the imperfect suggestions of others. Just say, “Go ahead and try it. Let me know how it works.” People own their own ideas.
#9. Say, “We can do better.” Challenge multiplies performance.
#10. Stand up when someone enters the room to talk with you. Good manners are cost effective.
#11. Never allow complaints to stand alone. What are you going to do about it?
#12. Breathe. Set a timer and breathe for three minutes.
#13. Take a short walk at mid-morning and mid-afternoon.
#14. End meetings with clarity. Ask, “What are you doing next?” Vagueness kills performance. When there are no action items, it should have been an email.
#15. Invite pushback. Say, “What am I missing?” or “Where might this go wrong?” People engage when their voice matters.
#16. Ask questions that start with “how.” Curiosity invites engagement.
Choose one multiplier from this list to activate today.
Which action item can you practice today?
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Liz Wisman wrote, Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter. This post isn’t based on her work, but her book is worth reading.
