Wiseman Group Multipliers Dream Boss Form PDF

5 STEPS TO FIND
YOUR DREAM BOSS

A multipliers tool to find the right match
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5 STEPS TO FIND
YOUR DREAM BOSS
A multipliers tool to find the right match
Is your current manager the boss of your dreams or your nightmares...or somewhere
in between? How can you assess whether you’re working for a boss who will bring
out the best in you? What if you’re stuck under an unchanging Diminisher...or you’ve
lost your job and are looking for the next right thing? We all want a job that will bring
out our best.
But don’t just look for the right company or job/role; go shopping for your boss.
Here’s a shopping guide that will help you find a Multiplier.
RECOMMENDED VIDEO & TOOL

Watch this video explanation and tool on “How To Deal with Diminishers”
by Liz Wiseman: thewisemangroup.com/diminishers
SUGGESTED READING
Dive further into Dealing with Diminishers in Multipliers: How the Best Leaders
Make Everyone Smarter. We suggest reading: Chapter 8: Dealing with
Diminishers p 211- 241 of Multipliers, 2nd Edition
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Whether you’re looking to gain insight into your current boss or needing to shop for a new one,
here are some identifying and planning steps to help you on your quest.
1. Look for signs of Multiplier and Diminisher behavior

Below are a few telltale signs to help spot the Multipliers and Diminishers.
A. Think about your current boss.
B. Review the checklist below.
C. Mark behaviors you see in them.
MULITPLIER SIGNS: DIMINISHER SIGNS:
Has a low talk/listen ratio Has a high talk/listen ratio
Asks follow-up questions out of curiosity Accepts surface level answers
Asks “why” to better understand Asks about “what” and “how”
Shares multiple perspectives on issues Is emphatic with ideas
Laughs and shows sincere self-deprecation Takes themselves very seriously
2. Identify your dream boss

Think about how your dream boss would behave. What traits do they have? Choose the most
important traits you wish to have in your boss.
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2. Lets others Encourages

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Admits Sees my
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unique talents
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curiosity Gives
Sense of ownership
humor
DETECTIVE WORK: If you have moved beyond assessing your current boss and are actively
looking for a new boss (internally or externally), the following are steps to inform you to make the
best decision possible. As you shop for a new boss, do your homework before you commit.
If the prospective manager is uncomfortable with you asking or doing any of the below,
you’ve just received all the information you need.
3. Ask revealing questions

When you’re interviewing for a new job, it’s not just about you being the right fit for them - it’s also
about them being the right fit for you. You’ll be living with this decision for years, so, just as you
would when making any major purchase, get information first. When interviewing a potential new
boss, ask good questions that expose their mindset and core assumptions. Watch for evidence
of Multiplier leadership.
ASK: Tell me about your team?

LISTEN FOR: Not what they say, but how long they can talk. If they are self-focused, the conversation
will come back to them quickly.
WHAT DID YOU HEAR / OBSERVE? _________________________________________________________________
ASK: What is the fundamental role that leaders play here? How would others describe your role
on the team?
LISTEN FOR: Do they see themselves as a thought leader or a catalyst?
ASK: What type of people are seen as highly intelligent here?

LISTEN FOR: Do they have a singular view of intelligence, or do they think people bring unique types
of capabilities?
ASK: What is an example of a project that is currently owned by someone at my level?

LISTEN FOR: Do they describe a set of tasks or a large project or initiative?
ASK: How have you become better as a leader?

LISTEN FOR: Do they demonstrate an awareness of their vulnerabilities and do they actively seek out
information about their blind spots?
4. Check the reviews
Sleuth around to find out what it’s like to work for this boss. Talk to the people who are currently
working for him or her or use tools like Glassdoor.com.
Make note of your findings: __________________________________________________________________
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5. Try-before you buy

After doing the previous two steps/your research, do you still have any doubts about this boss?
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If you have significant doubts, ask to work initially as a contractor or consultant. If this isn’t
feasible, ask to sit in a team meeting or participate on a conference call to better understand
how the team works.
BRING MULTIPLIERS TO YOUR TEAM
Contact us to discuss how we can introduce Multipliers Alyssa

to your team and company.
Shawn
thewisemangroup.com/contact
Karina

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What are the 5 steps to find your dream boss?

What are the 5 steps to find your dream boss?

What are some signs of a Multiplier boss vs a Diminisher boss?

What are some signs of a Multiplier boss vs a Diminisher boss?

5 STEPS TO FIND

YOUR DREAM BOSS

RECOMMENDED VIDEO & TOOL

1. Look for signs of Multiplier and Diminisher behavior

A. Think about your current boss.

B. Review the checklist below.

C. Mark behaviors you see in them.

MULITPLIER SIGNS: DIMINISHER SIGNS:

Has a low talk/listen ratio Has a high talk/listen ratio

Asks follow-up questions out of curiosity Accepts surface level answers

Asks “why” to better understand Asks about “what” and “how”

Shares multiple perspectives on issues Is emphatic with ideas

Laughs and shows sincere self-deprecation Takes themselves very seriously

2. Identify your dream boss

R AITS Asks Challenges

2. Lets others Encourages

3. Ask revealing questions

ASK: Tell me about your team?

ASK: What type of people are seen as highly intelligent here?

ASK: What is an example of a project that is currently owned by someone at my level?

ASK: How have you become better as a leader?

Make note of your findings: __________________________________________________________________

5. Try-before you buy

BRING MULTIPLIERS TO YOUR TEAM

Contact us to discuss how we can introduce Multipliers Alyssa

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