I enjoyed reading the first chapter of The Multiplier Effect and am excited to continue reading! Many of us as educators have always known that micromanaging is not the most effective way lead people, but it was encouraging to see that there is evidence that the opposite tactics can produce even more productivity. When reviewing the five disciplines of the multiplier, I was able to make connections to people that are around me in education. It was interesting to identify certain people in my professional circle was "multipliers" or "accidental diminishers". While reading the accidental diminishers section in this chapter, I found myself thinking "Why would any leader with good intentions do these things?!". As I took the accidental diminisher quiz, however, I quickly realized that it is not so black and white. Many aspects that some would view as great foundations of leadership can often come off as diminishing, even though not intended so. I cer