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Being a Force Multiplier


Sree VijaykumarWhat if there were one thing you could do to go from good manager to great? One simple change to unlock your team's full potential?

Well, there isn't. That's a ridiculous idea.

But there is something better. Become a Force Multiplier.

The term comes from military science. It describes how the addition of small capabilities can have an amplifying effect on overall effectiveness, particularly when combined.

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