So you took the quiz and are a
Pacesetter?
Don’t stress, we’ve got your back.
Pacesetter
Defined
The “Pacesetter” is a leader who believes their hard work and top notch results will rub off on their team and creates a work ethic and high standard for their entire organization.
- Intention: To set a high standard for quality or pace.
- Outcome: Others become spectators or give up when they can’t keep up.
Your Next Steps
Follow these steps to shift from Diminishing to Multiplying.
Get Started:
3 Metaphors (2 min)
Liz Wiseman, author of Multipliers: How The Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, introduces the “Pacesetter” tendency and offers three metaphors to consider rather than being the pace car.
Take Action:
Run an Experiment
Designed to help ameliorate your Pacesetter tendency, this experiment will help you let your team know that they (not you) are in charge and accountable.
Give 51% Of The Vote Experiment
Speed up your team by putting someone else in charge and giving them the majority vote.
Download ExperimentDive Deep:
Read the Book
Go beyond overcoming your diminishing tendencies and learn about becoming a Multiplier leader, someone who makes everyone around them smarter.
Report Back:
Share your Experience
We're excited to find out how these steps went, so keep your eyes peeled for an email coming in the next few days with this final step.