Discussion Post: The Accidental Diminisher versus Dealing With Diminishers
Explain the quote: "When you have a diminishing impact, you are likely to be completely unaware of it and probably the last to know. As a leader, how do you know whether you are having a diminishing effect, despite having the best intentions? How do you increase your self- awareness?" (Wiseman, 2017, pp. 202-203).
To prepare for this Discussion:
Textbook: Wiseman, L. (2017). Multipliers: How the best leaders make everyone smarter (Rev. ed.). New York, NY: HarperCollins.
a) Chapter 2, "The Talent Manager"
b) Chapter 7, "The Accidental Diminisher"
c) Chapter 8, "Dealing with Diminishers"
Task
Respond to two of your colleagues' postings that contain a perspective other than yours. Your response will typically be 2-3 paragraphs in length, as a general expectation.
a) Share an insight about what you learned from having read your colleagues' postings and discuss how and why your colleague's posting resonated with you professionally and personally.
b) Offer an example from your experience or observation that validates what your colleague discussed.
c) Offer specific suggestions that will help your colleague build upon his or her perceptions as a leader.
d) Offer further assessment from having read your colleague's post that could impact a leader's effectiveness.
e) Share how something your colleague discussed changed the way you consider your own leadership qualities.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.