“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery
In this summary, you'll learn to spot the difference between multipliers and diminishers, then discover how to become a multiplier who brings out the best in others.
The more solutions you share, the stupider your team gets. So, when asked how to solve a problem, respond with: "I don't know—what do you think?" Get people to become proactive problem solvers and not expect an immediate answer from you.
When you're discussing a problem in a team meeting, ask questions and talk as little as possible. When leaders reduce their airtime, team members increase theirs and tend to come up with good solutions to problems.