Accidental Diminisher Quiz
Are you shutting down the people around you?
Self-awareness is the first step to becoming a Multiplier.
We all have Accidental Diminisher tendencies where we unintentionally shut down the people around us. The secret to having a Multiplier effect is turning these diminishing behaviors into Multiplier habits.
Take this quiz to find out your diminishing tendencies.
Most Diminisher Behavior is Accidental
While the narcissistic leaders grab the headlines, the vast majority of diminishing happening inside our workplaces is done by the Accidental Diminisher—managers with the best of intentions, good people who think they are doing a good job leading.
Accidental or not, the impact on their team is the same – Diminishers only get ½ of the true brainpower of their people. One common example is micromanagement, often intended to help but frequently experienced as control.
Identify Your Own Diminisher Tendencies
We all have Accidental Diminisher moments.
The secret to the Multiplier effect is knowing what your vulnerabilities are,
spotting them in action, and turning these situations into Multiplier moments.
Many leaders take the next step by using a Multipliers® leadership assessment to gain deeper insight into their habits and identify clear development opportunities.
We have identified a few ways that well-intentioned leaders Accidentally Diminish and have created this quiz to help you identify yours. Teams often build on these insights through Multipliers® workshops designed to turn awareness into sustained leadership behavior change. How might we, despite the very best intentions, be having a diminishing impact on the people we lead?
Take the Accidental Diminisher quiz.
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Accidental Diminisher FAQs
What is a diminisher?
A leader who drains intelligence and capability from their people. Diminishers get only ½ the brainpower of their teams.
Are you a multiplier or diminisher?
We all have Accidental Diminisher moments. Take the quiz to find out your specific tendencies.
What is diminishing behavior?
Unintentionally shutting down the people around you. Most diminishing is accidental—good leaders who don’t realize their impact.
How do people become diminishers?
Accidentally. They’re well-intentioned managers who think they’re helping but unknowingly shut down their team’s genius.
How to stop being a diminisher?
Spot your vulnerabilities in action and turn diminishing moments into Multiplier moments. Start with awareness, then build new habits.
