How Leaders Develop Other Leaders: The Power of Multiplication
Jacob had always prided himself on being a high-performing manager.
He was hands-on, detail-oriented, and dedicated. If his team faced a problem, he jumped in to fix it. If someone missed a deadline, he worked late to cover for them. He believed that strong leadership meant being the hardest worker in the room.
But despite his efforts, his team’s performance remained average.
The frustration built up:
❌ His team relied on him for every decision.
❌ Productivity stalled when he wasn’t around.
❌ Promotions never came because no one was ready to step up.
Jacob was exhausted, overworked, and felt stuck.
One day, his director pulled him aside.
“Jacob, you’re a great manager, but great managers don’t just complete tasks—they build leaders. If you want a high-performing team, you need to stop doing everything yourself and start developing them.“
That single conversation changed everything.
The Challenge: Letting Go of Control
Jacob realized his biggest flaw was his mindset.
He had been managing tasks—not developing people.
He didn’t trust his team to handle major decisions because he never empowered them to lead. He was too busy doing the work himself instead of coaching others to grow.
It was time for a new approach.
The Transformation: Developing Leaders, Not Just Employees
Jacob began to implement a leadership multiplication strategy:
✅ He delegated with intention. Instead of solving every problem, he assigned key tasks to team members and coached them through the process.
✅ He asked, instead of telling. Instead of giving direct answers, he challenged his team to think critically and find solutions on their own.
✅ He mentored potential leaders. He identified three high-potential employees and invested in their growth, giving them leadership responsibilities.
Something incredible happened.
💡 His team became more engaged and confident.
💡 Productivity increased as employees took ownership of their work.
💡 Three months later, one of his mentees was promoted to a leadership role.
Jacob had finally built a leadership powerhouse.
The Lesson: Leadership is About Multiplication
At the end of the year, Jacob reflected on his growth.
Before, he believed leadership was about doing everything perfectly. Now, he understood it was about developing others to lead.
🚀 True leaders don’t just achieve success—they multiply it in others.
Your Leadership Growth: Are You Developing Leaders?
Jacob’s transformation is a reminder that great leadership isn’t about doing it all—it’s about empowering others to rise.
🔹 Are you holding on to too much control?
🔹 Do you delegate, or do you fix problems yourself?
🔹 Are you investing in the next generation of leaders?
💡 Our Leadership Multiplication Training helps you turn your team into a leadership powerhouse!
Looking forward to helping you step into your full leadership potential.
Best regards,
Checree Bryant
CEO Actuate Consulting
