Surgeons are leaders in their field and have to make an effort to foster a healthy environment. In Liz Wiseman’s book, Multipliers, two types of leaders are explored and today on Everyday Oral Surgery, Dr. Ben Hechler joins us to discuss how to be a multiplier, not a diminisher. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the different kinds of leaders (multiplier and diminisher), what characteristics they possess, some assumptions about each, the danger of assumptions, and where this behavior usually comes from. We delve into the great responsibility multipliers have to try create more multipliers in the workplace before discussing how being aware of your actions and reflecting on them can make you a better leader. Our guest shares some thoughts on dealing with working for a diminisher, the importance of resilience and humility, how surgeons may accidentally be diminishing people, and so much more! Finally, Dr. Hechler shares his suggestions that surgeons in leadership positions should implement into their practice to be better multipliers. Thanks for listening in!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Welcoming Dr. Benjamin Hechler back to the show. 
• Dr. Stucki shares some leadership stories from his experience. 
• The two types of leaders in the book Multiplier and a breakdown of each. 
• Some assumptions diminishers and why their actions can be problematic. 
• Dr. Hechler shares his thoughts on the danger of assumptions. 
• Assumptions about multipliers and their responsibility to snuff out diminishers. 
• How previous work experience affects our behavior at work. 
• The importance of being aware of and reflecting on our actions as surgeons. 
• How to handle working for a diminisher and be a multiplier in that scenario. 
• Why you need to be resilient when working with difficult people. 
• How nuanced communication makes a difference in work relationships. 
• The importance of maintaining your humility as you progress to higher positions. 
• The ways surgeons in leadership positions accidentally diminish people. 
• How formally imbedding the idea of multiplying into your business is helpful. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Benjamin Hechler on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hechler/ 

Multipliers — https://thewisemangroup.com/books/multipliers/ 

Multipliers Book Summary — https://readingraphics.com/book-summary-multipliers/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ 

Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — [email protected]

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059