Elis Taylor is the Human Resouces Officer at the Rescue Mission and he’s always sending me great articles and links about improving my skills as a manager. I asked him to engage our staff and followers on how to be the kind of manger and leader who helps bring out the best in others. DC
Not long ago I listened to NPR show that made me want to be a multiplier rather than a diminisher. A multiplier is someone who brings out the very best, the genius, in someone else. In contrast, a diminisher is someone who seems to manage in a way that makes people want to do only the bare minimum. Sounds easy, but is it?
Here’s the challenge: the NPR piece is a short but valuable piece of information, especially as we are all stretched to achieve more than our job description calls for, and to get more from others who work with us. I encourage all Rescue Mission staff and followers to engage and to take the 5 minutes to either read or listen to this and respond.
Because this audio is so provoking, this is an opportunity for all staff to have a dialogue regarding this concept and share what you’ve learned. If it has taught you anything, post it on the blog. It is a risk to put yourself out there but it is also a way to become a multiplier.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128401148
Here are a few questions to get us started.
When you feel like you’ve been around a Multiplier, what kinds of things has she/he done that has brought out the best in you?
What happens in a group when they are unleashed by a Multiplier?
What are some ways you are practicing “Multiplication”?
What if, according to the org chart, you don’t manage anyone, does this idea still apply?
Let the conversation continue…
Elis Taylor
