Multipliers by Liz Wiseman - How Great Leaders Make Everyone Smarter - A Business Book Club Series

Multipliers by Liz Wiseman is a powerful exploration of how leadership behaviour directly affects team intelligence, engagement, and performance.

Based on extensive research, Wiseman shows that leaders tend to fall into two patterns: Multipliers, who amplify the capability of those around them, and Diminishers, who unintentionally suppress it.

In this 5-minute book summary (extended edition), we explore the behaviours that distinguish these two styles and apply them to modern leadership and work.

The episode examines why good intentions aren’t enough, how subtle habits limit contribution, and how leaders can create environments where people think, stretch, and grow.

If you’re a leader who wants stronger thinking, better ownership, and more engaged teams — without doing everything yourself — this episode offers clear, practical insight.

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