Overview
Week 4 Discussion 2: The Accidental Diminisher Versus Dealing With Diminishers
Explain the quote: “When you have a diminishing impact, you are likely to be completely unaware of it and probably the last to know. As a leader, how do you know whether you are having a diminishing effect, despite having the best intentions? How do you increase your self- awareness?” (Wiseman, 2017, pp. 202–203).
Post your initial response.
- Compose a description of Accidental Diminisher profiles that might enhance your own abilities to become more of an effective Multiplier.
- Explain how breaking the cycle of diminishing can impact your organization.
- Analyze the three levels of dealing with diminisher strategies.
General Guidance: Your original post will typically be 1 single space page in length, as a general expectation.
Required Readings
Wiseman, L. (2017). Multipliers: How the best leaders make everyone smarter (Rev. ed.). New York, NY: HarperCollins.
- Chapter 7, “The Accidental Diminisher”
- Chapter 8, “Dealing with Diminishers”