5 things you can do to get more out of your team immediately.

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Liz Wiseman's book Multipliers book is Gold for leaders.

It breaks down why some leaders get the most out of their team, while others accidentally diminish their team's work quality.

Let's look at 5 "diminisher" qualities and how you can avoid them.

Diminisher 1: Idea Fountain

Intention: For their ideas to stimulate ideas in others.

Outcome: They overwhelm others who disengage or spend time chasing the new idea.

Tip for you are an Idea Fountain.

Only share ideas you want your team to start working on immediately. Instead, find a place to keep all of your ideas, like a journal or notes app.

Diminisher 2: Always On

Intention: To create infectious energy and share their point of view.

Outcome: They take up all the space, causing people to ignore them

Tip if you are Always On.

You likely start repeating yourself when you get excited. Avoid this by sharing just once and then creating space for others to contribute and build on the idea.

Diminisher 3: Rescuer

Intention: To ensure people are successful and protect their reputation.

Outcome: Those they are protecting no longer stop trying to solve problems on their own. Their team becomes dependent on them.

Tip if you are a Rescuer.

When your team brings you a problem, ask them how they would like to solve it. Force your team to develop problem-solving skills.

Diminisher 4: Optimist

Intention: To create a belief that the team can do it.

Outcome: People wonder if their leader is naive. They also wonder if they understand the reality of obstacles and the possibility of failure.

Tip if you are an Optimist.

Don't lose your enthusiasm and positivity, but first, let your team know that you understand when things will be extremely challenging and that success is not promised.

Diminisher 5: Perfectionist

Intention: To help people produce their best work.

Outcome: People feel overly criticized and eventually give up.

Tip if you are a Perfectionist.

Be sure your team understands the standard of work you are looking for before projects begin. Instead of becoming an immediate critic, challenge your team to compare their work to the standard you set.

Which of these Diminisher qualities do you most identify with?

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