Are You An Accidental Diminisher? The Leadership Mistake You Don't Know You're Making.
Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show
Release Date: 03/19/2025
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info_outlineHave you ever tried to help someone—your child, team, or colleague—only to realise your support may have held them back?
In this episode, I share a personal story and insights from Liz Wiseman’s Multipliers to reveal how well-meaning leaders accidentally diminish those around them—at work and at home.
Tune in to discover:
✔️ The 10 Accidental Diminisher behaviors
✔️ How to shift from holding others back to unlocking their potential
✔️ Why real leadership is about empowerment, not control
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