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The Multiplier Effect

What kind of leadership “wake” are you creating?

Multipliers make everyone around them smarter and more capable. They inspire people to work at their full potential, generate new ideas, and exceed expectations.

Accidental Diminishers are well-meaning leaders, often following popular management practices, who unknowingly sap intelligence, energy, creativity, and capability from the people around them.

Very few leaders are either/or. Most of us fall somewhere between the two.

Takeaways

  • Recognize Accidental Diminisher behaviors in yourself and others, understanding the good intentions behind them and their unintended consequences
  • Learn work-arounds to minimize Accidental Diminisher tendencies
  • Understand how to become a Multiplier

*The keynote can focus on both key concepts or just one, as desired.

Creating a Culture of Curiosity and Inquiry

Most organizations tend to unknowingly train people into their way of thinking. New perspectives are left unexplored. Teams come to depend on their leaders for answers instead of tapping into their own creative problem-solving skills, slowly becoming less confident in their abilities. The talent is there but is under-utilized and under-engaged.

The best approach is to lead with questions…but not all questions are created equal and some can even be counter-productive.

Takeaways

  • Understand how to shift to a culture of inquiry
  • Recognize what questions reinforce existing patterns and dynamics, instead of expanding possibilities
  • Learn how to ask the kinds of questions that ignite people’s unique smarts, making them even more capable and resourceful

*The keynote can focus on both key concepts or just one, as desired.

Disrupting Patterns
to Create Change

Why is sustainable change so difficult? Why do we slide back into old patterns, no matter how hard we try? It has nothing to do with motivation, discipline, or ability.

Based on 30 years of research, The Immunity to Change™ process helps you uncover the invisible barriers to individual and organizational change to understand how and why you might be unconsciously sabotaging your best efforts to change.

Takeaways

  • Expose the hidden “commitments” and assumptions holding you back
  • Learn to observe them through “safe-to-fail experiments” to see how they limit the choices you make and the way you perceive certain situations
  • Develop a plan of action to move past them towards what you want

*The keynote can focus on both key concepts or just one, as desired.

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What Clients Say

“Enthusiastic, engaging and fun are words I would use to describe Elise. Her session was one of the most popular among our more than 300 person audience. She made a lasting impression on attendees and they found her message to be provocative, attention-getting, and actionable. It was a pleasure to work with her.”

Joan Wynn, Chief Quality Officer, Vidant Health

“You were quite a hit! And your presentation appealed to so many different audiences … universities, youth programs, businesses at the conference. People found your message simple to understand and easy to apply. I heard people referencing the learning throughout the conference.”

Debbie Zipes, President, Indiana After School Network

“Elise uses humor, energy, keen observation, high intelligence and sharp insight to engage her audience. She is the kind of coach who helps you learn about yourself, shedding light on your blind spots.”

Eric Johnson, Chief Investment Officer & President, 40|86 Advisors

“Extremely meaningful and helpful session. Challenged and changed my entire way of leading!”

Leading With Distinction Participant, AT&T

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