A revised & updated edition of the acclaimed Wall Street Journal bestseller that explores why some leaders drain capability & intelligence from their teams while others amplify it to produce better results We've all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders The first type drains intelligence energy & capability from the people around them & always needs to be the smartest person in the room These are the idea killers the energy sappers the diminishers of talent & commitment On the other side of the spectrum are leaders who use their intelligence to amplify the smarts & capabilities of the people around them When these leaders walk into a room light bulbs go off over people's heads; ideas flow & problems get solved These are the leaders who inspire employees to stretch themselves to deliver results that surpass expectations These are the Multipliers & the world needs more of them especially now when leaders are expected to do more with less In this engaging & highly practical book leadership expert Liz Wiseman explores these two leadership styles persuasively showing how Multipliers can have a resoundingly positive & profitable effect on organizations-getting more done with fewer resources developing & attracting talent & cultivating new ideas & energy to drive organizational change & innovation In analyzing data from more than 150 leaders Wiseman has identified five disciplines that distinguish Multipliers from Diminishers These five disciplines are not based on innate talent; indeed they are skills & practices that everyone can learn to use-even lifelong & recalcitrant Diminishers Lively real-world case studies & practical tips & techniques bring to life each of these principles showing you how to become a Multiplier too whether you are a new or an experienced manager This revered classic has been updated with new examples of Multipliers as well as two new chapters one on accidental Diminishers & one on how to deal with Diminishers Just imagine what you could accomplish if you could harness all the energy & intelligence around you Multipliers will show you how