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Avoid being an accidental diminisher

Avoid being an accidental diminisher

From the course: Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter (Blinkist Summary)

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Avoid being an accidental diminisher

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- [Instructor] Blink number seven. Even well-meaning bosses can be accidentally diminishing, so awareness is key, Let's look at the cautionary tale of Sally, an accidental diminisher. Sally was a seasoned school principal with a data-driven approach to leadership. Along with her colleague, Marcus, Sally was tasked with helping the school achieve Blue Ribbon status. Since Marcus was relatively new to his role, Sally was eager to guide him by providing a constant flow of instructions and feedback. But of course, Marcus eventually had to tell Sally to stop. Her smothering assistance was preventing Marcus from making any progress. In her research, the author has found many accidental diminishers like Sally. They come in many different forms, and often come from a place of good intentions. Another version is the optimist, which the author Liz Wiseman can sometimes slip into. During an important research project with a…

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