Empower Discussion Guide

Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter

by Liz Wiseman

1. Understanding Empowerment:

What does being an empowering leader mean to you? How has your perspective changed after reading “Multipliers”?
Can you share an experience where you felt truly empowered by a leader? What specific actions did they take that made you feel this way?

2. Applying Multiplier Practices:

How have you begun implementing the five disciplines of a Multiplier in your leadership role?
What changes have you noticed in your team’s performance when you step back and create space for others to contribute their expertise?
How are you currently balancing giving clear direction with allowing your team members to own their work and decisions?

3. Barriers and Opportunities:

What are the main challenges you face when trying to shift from being the “answer person” to being the “question asker”?
Where do you see the greatest opportunities to multiply the intelligence and capabilities of your team members?

4. Actionable Steps:

What specific practices will you implement to become more of a Multiplier and less of a Diminisher?
How will you create an environment where your team feels both challenged and supported to contribute their best thinking?

5. Ongoing Development:

How can we continue to develop our skills as Multipliers and avoid accidentally diminishing others?
What metrics or feedback mechanisms will you use to measure the impact of your empowering leadership style?

REMEMBER

The goal of these discussions is to encourage open dialogue about empowering leadership. It’s important to create a safe space where everyone feels comfortable sharing their experiences, challenges, and ideas for becoming more effective Multipliers.