Avoid being an accidental diminisher

- [Instructor] Blink number seven. … Even well-meaning bosses can be accidentally diminishing, … so awareness is key, … Let's look at the cautionary tale of Sally, … an accidental diminisher. … Sally was a seasoned school principal … with a data-driven approach to leadership. … Along with her colleague, Marcus, … Sally was tasked with helping the school … achieve Blue Ribbon status. … Since Marcus was relatively new to his role, … Sally was eager to guide him … by providing a constant flow of instructions and feedback. … But of course, Marcus eventually had … to tell Sally to stop. … Her smothering assistance was preventing Marcus … from making any progress. … In her research, the author has found … many accidental diminishers like Sally. … They come in many different forms, … and often come from a place of good intentions. … Another version is the optimist, … which the author Liz Wiseman can sometimes slip into. … During an important research project with a colleague, … Wiseman had continually asked, how hard could it be? …