Senior Director
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Lisa’s Nominator said: “Since my first days on the team, I remember dialogue that would never end in Lisa telling us what to do, but, instead, asking us questions to help us become thinkers, problem-solvers, and decision-makers. She has matched that independence-multiplying effect with a ‘sometimes you win; sometimes you learn’ growth mindset.

“If we had been in a culture where everything we did and said needed to be approved by Lisa, we would never have gotten anything done! Instead, we are thriving and delivering best-in-class services throughout the country.

“It takes so much maturity and true leadership to nurture a system where you are creating other leaders, and the patience and humility that Lisa shows is extraordinary.

“In addition to her continual liberating, she never hesitates to roll up her sleeves and work right along with us. Her work ethic and willingness to be the example and get things done inspires every person with a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude. She never asks anyone to do something that she hasn't done or isn't still currently doing.

“Her continual high-level questioning and grace around mistakes have allowed Lisa to create an environment where this rising tide of liberated teamwork is raising all of the ships all over the country.”

Director, Emerging Talent
Centene Corporation
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Talent Magnet (attracts and optimizes talent at its highest point of contribution)
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Melissa’s Nominator said: “Missy is the epitome of a Talent Magnet. Her passion for seeing others become their best selves can be seen through how she approaches her work everyday, her years of experience in higher education, and her personal mission of bringing out the best in people and pioneering new ways of doing things.

“Missy has made a career focused on motivating and inspiring others to be the best they can be. Her role is focused on expanding and developing the talent pipeline through bringing in talent and developing leaders within the organization. During her time, she has lead her team to be pioneers and redesigned the emerging talent program, aligning it with the business needs, optimizing talent by developing and customizing learning experiences.

“She amplifies the talent in those around her by encouraging our team and employees to stretch themselves and discover new growth opportunities; empowering us to strengthen and share our talent with others. Missy celebrates developmental wins with her team and others and creates an inclusive environment that doesn't settle for status quo.

“Missy inspires not only our team, but other employees throughout the organization to do the same and bring our best selves to work every day.”

Director, Production Data & Analytics
Walt Disney Animation Studios
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Ryan’s Nominator said: "“Ryan looks beyond defined team boundaries to fuse together unique and strong bonds of team members across multiple disciplines and teams. He not only sees people for their own strengths, but also how those strengths can be best paired with the complementary strengths of other people.

“Ryan is a visionary. He understands his world well and knows how it can be better. He can communicate his vision well and excite those to which he speaks about it. He is naturally honest, trustworthy, and values driven. Even traditional, exclusive upper management perks aren't his thing, and if he was ever given a dedicated parking spot, he would give it to the newest person on his team. This gesture is an example of his servant-natured leadership style. He consistently shows examples of empowering his team through idea ownership, stretching their skillset, and growing them beyond what they thought they were confident in.

“Ryan's integrity, kindness, sense of humor, strategic thinking, thought-provoking ideas, and natural human connector makes him a successful leader at our studio and sets a high bar for leadership in the community.”

Executive Vice President of Operations
American Savings Bank
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Talent Magnet (attracts and optimizes talent at its highest point of contribution)
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Ann’s Nominators said: “Ann is a great mentor and boss. She has attracted a stellar group of managers who function well as a team. Ann leads by example, always looking for continuous improvement within her teams and within herself.

“She has worked diligently to identify talent. The success of these efforts has directly impacted the bank’s efficiency ratio with a gain of over 7 points. Ann has challenged her managers to become Multipliers as well. One of Ann’s great strengths is that she is constantly looking for talent from other areas within the bank. She is a well-known advocate of information sharing across departments and divisions. In all aspects of her leadership, she inspires others to reach their greatest potential and to look for more creative ways to solve problems.

“She's great at asking just the right questions to make you stop and rethink what you thought you knew. She helped me identify a future leader in the organization, and together we created opportunities for this individual to grow.”

VP of Technology; COO of [BN]Tech
The Buffalo News
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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David’s Nominators said: “David joined our IT and Design & Development teams into one cohesive group. He took two groups that had, in the past, been separated from each other and from the rest of the Buffalo News building. He made an environment where we can easily combine efforts and work together - creating a great sense of community and positivity. It's apparent that David enjoys seeing goals come to fruition. His own, of course, but also among his employees.

“Under David’s leadership everyone on the team has clear guidelines and feedback. He continually shines a bright light on we’re doing right, creating the opportunity to recognize everyone’s strengths while continually re-creating it and refining it. He fosters an environment of brainstorming and problem-solving, and his leadership insights empower us to develop new products and services as well as create openings in new markets in the rapidly shifting technology world. David is an engaging leader who has kept his best people engaged and helped The Buffalo News remain competitive, all while keeping up the demands of technology and positioning us for future growth.”

Chief Culture and Talent Officer
Sprinklr
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Talent Magnet (attracts and optimizes talent at its highest point of contribution)
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Diane’s Nominators said: “Diane empowers all employees to be at their absolute best professionally and personally. She listens to employees, cares for her people, and does everything she possibly can to remove barriers, overcome challenges, and identify new opportunities.

“Diane hunts for talent who bring their best game to the table and then expands upon those skills. She holds everyone accountable and drives for the stretch goals. In the end, she creates an environment where everyone shows up because they want to be at their best.

“When she arrived, the company was experiencing challenging times. Diane challenged herself and her peers to think broadly asking what kind of culture we want to build. Then, she worked with the CEO and executive team to articulate the company’s values and culture. Due to these efforts, Sprinklr’s employee retention increased by 50 percent in one year.

“She encourages us to collaborate, listen, rigorously debate ideas, and to treat each other with dignity and respect. Her team is making a huge impact on the culture and happiness of our employees. Her positivity and belief in us makes us feel like we can accomplish great things together!”

Sr. Director, Developer Network
Twilio
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Ricky’s Nominator said: “Within the Twilio ecosystem and beyond, Ricky is recognized for his exemplary leadership style as a Liberator. He continuously demonstrates commitment to liberation in the thought process—with individual contributors, his leadership team, and cross-functionally. He checks his ego before every meeting and offers an open forum for discussion, effective disagreement, and alignment to longer term investment and value.

“As the leader of Twilio's Developer Network, it is critical that Ricky creates a safe place for his team members to be creative and try new things. From helping non-profits drive global impact to startups just getting their businesses off the ground and to enterprise developers who work at some of the largest companies in the world, Ricky's team approaches every customer situation with curiosity and a willingness to help. Twilio's rising reputation and credibility within the API space is largely credited to Ricky's servant leadership philosophy and passion behind Twilio as a platform for enablement.”

Co-Founder & VP of Product Management
Keap
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Scott’s Nominator said: “Scott has an uncanny ability to create an environment that is safe & challenging at the same time. It's a thing of beauty. How? He acknowledges that everyone in the room has serious genius—and you know he genuinely feels this. It's not just lip service. He demonstrates this by making sure every voice is heard, and when people speak, he stops to fully listen. He faces the individually, thoughtfully. He says, "Interesting. Tell me more." You can almost see the participant light up as they feel acknowledged, validated, and heard as they share their thoughts. This behavior then creates a snowball effect to where he (and we all) keep getting world-class ideas.

“Scott is a multiplier through and through and gets the best from me every day. He gets so much out of me that I didn't even realize I had. But he does it in a way that I can't help but want to be my best. There is no force. No fear. No manipulation. Just a natural, innate desire to crush it. Because of Scott, I now know I can lead any person or any team through any situation without question.”

President
PeopleReady
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Taryn’s Nominator said: “Taryn creates a culture of collaboration and empowerment, demanding the best from those around her and inviting growth by establishing an environment that allows for experimentation and innovation.

“When you speak with Taryn’s leadership team, you hear things like, ‘We would rather walk through fire than let her down,’ ‘She’s the kind of leader who makes you want to deliver 125% every day,’ and ‘She is the heart of our business.’

“Taryn has high expectations, asking her team members to drive strategy – not just execution. She’s the first to say, ‘I’m not the smartest person in this room. That’s why I hired you – to help me see things I don’t.’ She doesn’t believe she has all of the answers.

“An environment where everyone can be their best selves is something that Taryn is passionate about; she believes it creates an accelerant for creative thinking. An environment that demands people’s best thinking opens up opportunities for those who are willing to work hard, embrace change and bring new ideas. At the same time, she creates a safe environment, so everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas, weighing in on the business as a whole and trying new things – even if they fail.”

VP of Operations
BambooHR
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Talent Magnet (attracts and optimizes talent at its highest point of contribution)
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Trevor’s Nominator said: “Trevor is an exceptional leader. I don't even report to him and I can still tell that he greatly multiplies each of the people on his team and each person he interacts with through his work.

“I work with Trevor in a hiring capacity and when we first started working together, before he even really knew much about me or my work, Trevor said to me about a role we were looking to hire, “With you on it, I have full confidence.” That meant worlds to me and is something I’ve continually remembered. He showed confidence in me which helped me to feel that confidence myself. I think back on that interaction when I doubt myself, and it gives me vigor and motivation.

“One of Trevor's direct reports once told me "I came to work here exclusively because of Trevor." I've interacted with many people who've worked with Trevor in past roles who have expressed similar sentiments.

“Trevor instills confidence in others and allows them to make decisions and complete tasks that stretch their abilities. Trevor is extremely experienced, talented and accomplished, and yet, he allows those around him to shine and dedicates his time to helping them to do great work.”

Director of Neural Implants
Neuralink
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Vanessa’s Nominator said: “Vanessa is always looking for ways to bring out the absolute best each individual can produce. Her team at Neuralink is innovating on innovation by developing tiny arrays of small and flexible electrode “threads” thinner than a piece of human hair that contain the electrodes that measure electrical pulses emitted by the brain.

“In order to push scientific advancements in microfabrication technology, Vanessa creates an intense environment that requires those around her to think hard, while still feeling free enough to implement their most creative solutions. She demands the best from her team but is truly the first to recognize efforts instead of only results. She often solicits the team's input and advice when making a key decision and creates open channels to share, learn and grow.

“Because Vanessa has created an environment in which individuals are liberated to perform their best work, her team has repeatedly risen to impossible challenges and produced work that will change brain-machine interface technology forever.”

CEO
Gas Integrated Company, Air Products & Chemicals
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Talent Magnet (attracts and optimizes talent at its highest point of contribution)
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Akef’s Nominator said: “Mr. Nammari has a long-standing reputation of attracting, developing, and retaining top talent from around the world. He builds collaborative, respectful relationships with skilled experts, providing us with all the tools we need to be successful. His generous support and caring guidance motivate us to grow and improve. His relentless pursuit of operational excellence pushes us to exceed even our own expectations.

“Akef does more than build companies; he builds people and high-performing teams. He truly leads by example and models the high standards of behavior he demands of his employees. That is why we follow him literally anywhere – including to the middle of the desert, with minimal infrastructure, on the edge of a war zone in the occasional line of fire from drones and missiles. Not because we seek danger, but because we respect and trust him. We know that he’s committed to helping us do our best and be our best.

“When this project is finished and Mr. Nammari chooses his next assignment, if he calls, we will again gladly join him for our next adventure.”

Chief Operating Officer
Zoona Zambia
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Multiplier Discipline: They're an Investor (delivers extraordinary results by instilling accountability)
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DuToit’s Nominators said: “Dutoit has the ability to bring out the best in others. He makes others believe they can achieve anything through his empathetic nature. He is able to challenge people outside their comfort zone, which often yields positive results. He also has the ability to build teams and always has his people in his corner.

“Once, Dutoit noticed that I was hard-working but somewhat unhappy. He took the time to evaluate me and later appointed me as head of a new deportment under grant operations. He took time to guide me and prepare me for the job. At the same time, he encouraged me to come up with original suggestions on how to perfect the strategy and other ways of implementing and achieve our deliverables. I have never felt more capable and trusted and this has been my best time on the job. I greatly appreciate his selfless leadership and investing in me as an asset for the business that has built my confidence and secured my growth.”

Sales Manager
SmartSurvey
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Talent Magnet (attracts and optimizes talent at its highest point of contribution)
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Emma’s Nominator said: “By the end of my first day, Emma had sussed out how I learn best and had adjusted her training methods to suit my needs. Emma inspires and empowers us to apply ourselves, ask for help, give help, dig deeper and grow both personally and professionally. She easily identified our individual and team strengths and weaknesses (as well as knowing and embracing her own) and welcomes, encourages, and asks for our input, especially in areas where our strengths compliment her weaknesses. She truly listens, and so her decisions are accepted and respected because we all know we have been heard. We understand that any decision she makes is for the good of the team and the company. She is constantly stretching us and innately knows just how far she can stretch us to keep us motivated and productive and still very much enjoying our job. Emma's modus operandi is a shining example of managing at its best!”

Country President & Managing Director
Astrazeneca Pharma India Limited
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Multiplier Discipline: They're an Investor (delivers extraordinary results by instilling accountability)
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Gagan’s Nominator said: “The traits which I really appreciate and value in Gagan are his ability to show a vision to his team and then encourage the team to make it happen. Under his leadership, not only has the business grown, but also our attrition scores have decreased and internal people engagement scores have been at all time high, with multiple external accolades for being a great place to work.

“He achieved this turnaround at a time when India Business had just experienced a rough transformation - where we had to go through reorganization and manpower optimization. With his ability to articulate a bold vision and create an environment where every team member was geared to turn around and launch the business into an acceleration phase, he really catapulted India Business on a growth trajectory.

“His innate ability to set the tone and ambition and then channel the team’s focus toward making it happen sets him apart as an investor. He has a clear understanding of when to step in and steer the team on the right path without giving a ready-made solution. He has an ability to push the team to think differently and direct their energy to a non-linear way of thinking.”

Vice President of Operations NeoLife Africa
NeoLife International - Africa region
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Talent Magnet (attracts and optimizes talent at its highest point of contribution)
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Pieter’s Nominators said: “Thanks to Pieter de Bruin, we are now attracting and optimizing talent at its highest point of contribution. He has really taught us how to stretch ourselves. I think what stands out the most about Pieter is that he is not just doing the talking, but he is walking the walk.

“Pieter is goal-oriented and sets up targets that get the team really stretched, yet somehow, we still manage to reach the goal. I remember when he announced the dates for a new system rollout, and I thought to myself that it cannot be. But guess what? We managed to implement it, and the system is functional. In addition, he has gone the extra mile and introduced the Objectives Key Result (OKR) system. The system allows for every individual in the company to define their objectives, measure them, and stretch themselves.

“I have worked with Peter for many years and no matter the position he holds, his door is always open, he listens, and will ask for my thoughts. If I am way off, he will ask questions that get me thinking out of the box.”

Vice President of Operations
Ffun Motor Group
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Talent Magnet (attracts and optimizes talent at its highest point of contribution)
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Rob’s Nominator said: “Rob attracts and retains the best talent around. He strives to ensure that everyone in the company grows and is successful in their growth, whether they are a direct report or not; he supports everyone within the organization. He works with everyone on a common ground and utilizes their genius. He will always take the time to shine the spotlight when deserved. He treats everyone with the same level of respect that he would want as a VP, no matter what their role in the company is.

“Rob has taken many “B” players and grown them to “A” players, and has attracted and retained many “A” players. He brought a large following with him from Ontario when he joined the group. People followed him out to Saskatchewan, which speaks to the kind of leader he is. He has the ability to pull the best out of everyone.

“Rob is fully invested in the organization and everyone in it. He is dedicated, hard-working, honest and confident. He believes that everyone can be successful and grow within the organization. He will do whatever he can to assist everyone achieve their goals and be the best they can possibly be.”

Chief Customer Officer
Safaricom Plc
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Sylvia’s Nominator said: “Sylvia is an exceptional leader. She is a visionary and is superb at selling the big picture. In developing a strategy, she lays an opportunity for debate, for all to be heard. She guides by persuasion while allowing for feedback openly and genuinely. She is available, a good listener, a great supporter, and a facilitator. She has scaled the corporate ladder with grace while delivering big hairy audacious goals by supporting teamwork. I salute her.”

Associate Dean, College of Education
Ashford University
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Denise’s Nominators said: “Dr. Denise Maxwell has an incredible gift for making you feel like you are the most important person in the room and that what you have to say is essential for the success of the organization. She radiates positivity, energy, and humor. She listens and provides support and encouragement by asking strategic questions, setting you up for success while pushing you to challenge yourself. She is simply one of the best leaders I have ever worked with. She makes you want to do better.

“She has an incredible knack for developing others beyond what they thought they could accomplish. Denise helps us to name and define our leadership roles, then stretches us to be the best in those roles. Be it with a personal or professional issue, she has a unique way of moving a conversation into something positive, challenging, and results-oriented. We know her expectations. A hidden agenda does not exist, and we do not have to fear 'misunderstandings' about our positions and tasks. She asks for the fix. She asks for our ideas for solutions, for what we propose, and then how we would like it fixed. Then, she clears the path for us and supports our leadership.”

Principal
Centralia School District
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Estela’s Nominators said: “Dr. Estela Salas is one in a million. She leads by example. Her energy is contagious, and she encourages each and every person at our school site to be the best that they can be. Dr. Salas not only poses new ideas, but does whatever it takes to get the ball rolling and continues to follow through until it is functioning on its own. She has evoked many new programs within our school site, which place children as the focus. She supports teachers in the area of sound teaching practices and leading-edge ideas. Working together as a team has provided great growth and support for our teachers and students.

“Dr. Salas empowers teachers to handle challenging situations with parents, students, and colleagues through coaching and mentoring. Most importantly, she is easy to approach but sets high expectations for herself, her staff, and the students. Dr. Estella Salas is an inspiring individual, hands-down the best principal I have ever worked with in my 31 years of teaching.”

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
Forest Hills Schools
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Greg’s Nominator said: “Greg has led the revitalization of professional development in our school district. He takes everyone’s views and builds on that. He built this type of culture by trusting his teachers, his building administration, and his leadership team.

“Greg has created an environment where we, collectively, are invested in the development of our map and taking the journey together, and we are more than happy to accept that at times roads will be bumpy and we may have to off-road, but as a team with diverse skills, we can continue moving forward. We knew Greg was our north star regardless, encouraging our risk-taking and ability to see and move forward, together. We made a shift from being congenial and cooperative and learned how to use our skills to leverage the work of us all, and we became a more solid, collaborative, interdependent team. People are willing to innovate and create new opportunities, all with students being at the center of our work, and for the first time, our district has a genuine district focus where all stakeholders know it, believe it, and are excited.”

Manager, Organization Development, Lakeland University
Spectrum Health Lakeland
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Challenger (defines an opportunity that causes people to stretch)
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Gwen’s Nominators said: “Gwen has always been the type of person to draw out the best in individuals and has helped to identify and grow many successful leaders.

“The majority of leaders who go through Gwen's 18-month leadership program find themselves continuing to seek development opportunities and often obtain higher level positions within a couple of years. She is truly a Multiplier who has greatly extended the talent at Spectrum Health Lakeland.

“Gwen has been a champion of change since I met her. She is able to work with associates at our organization to help them reach their full potential. Gwen often goes above and beyond and is known to take personal time to help students not only understand the material but drills down to how it impacts their work and how to apply it in critical growth situations. Gwen uses her capital, which is her time and knowledge, to help others with no expectation of praise of individual recognition. She is the ultimate team player that helps the entire organization not only meet it goals but exceed them while also stretching us, encouraging us, and holding us accountable to our mission and vision.”

Chair, Department of Medicine
Western Michigan University School of Medicine
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Mark’s Nominator said: “I am not lead by Mark Loehrke, nor am I involved in his organization. I have, however, had family members who have been cared for by his medical students while in serious medical situations. He stretches students to become holistic physicians and focus not on the needs of patients that extend beyond what's apparent in their immediate crisis. He gave up his career as a physician himself in order to further pursue helping more students be able to care properly for patients. He's helped lead Western Michigan's medical program to a 100% pass rate on their board examinations six years in a row. This is better than UofM, two of Harvard's programs, and John Hopkins. I believe this is only happening because of his contagious desire to help others learn and grow.”

Elementary Principal
Alta Aurelia School District
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Stacy’s Nominators said: “Mrs. Mueller exemplified what it means to be a great leader. She has vision, follow through, and a true calling to serve students by putting kids in the middle of decision making. She was the fulcrum that balanced the relationships between parents, teachers, and students.

“When you see students run up to a principal at the grocery store or the park and give her big hug and a giant smile, you know you have a strong leader that is well respected. When she accepted a new position and had to leave our town, every teacher/staff and student was in tears.

“As elementary principal, she brought out the best in all our staff. She follows through and checks in to see how things are going and offers help if needed. She knows everyone by name and is willing to do whatever it takes to help us be the best we can be. She holds the bar high and inspires us to stretch and learn new things. She helps us overcome our fears and struggles by believing in us even when we may not have. She is there to celebrate when things go well and help us when they don't. I believe in me because she believes in me!”

Director of Professional Learning and Leadership
Henrico County Public Schools
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Talent Magnet (attracts and optimizes talent at its highest point of contribution)
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Tracie’s Nominators said: “Dr. Weston embodies a leader that transforms a culture by empowering leadership and learning. For example, Dr. Weston created an Aspiring Leaders Academy, in which leaders from the division provide professional learning for aspiring leaders. Aspiring leaders reflect on job-embedded learning and grow in their understanding of action research and becoming a change agent. Over forty percent of the first-year cohort had a new position within three months of completing the academy.

“Recognizing that teachers and school administrators thrive and grow when given opportunities for quality professional learning, Dr. Weston ensures that her team is able to address all of the aspects of education that are relevant and needed, from instructional coaching, to social emotional learning, to equity and opportunity, to evidence based instruction. Within this team, the expertise of each member is celebrated, but always pushed to continue growing and learning.

“Her impact and empowerment are like a beautifully orchestrated line of dominoes. They ripple through the county, state, and even nation to create educators who are knowledgeable about best practices and brave enough to think big in order to continue the growth that needs to be made for our students.”

Coordinator of St. Louis Plan
St. Louis Public Schools
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Challenger (defines an opportunity that causes people to stretch)
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Wanda’s Nominators said: “Dr. Wanda Clay is a true Challenger who constantly encourages those who work with her to stretch their thinking and encourages them to see possibilities. As the coordinator of the St. Louis Plan, Dr. Clay does not pretend to know all the answers, and when faced with challenging situations has worked with her team to lay out the challenge and develop ways to address it.

“Dr. Clay creates a work environment that pushes individuals while providing them the opportunity to carve their own path for success. I have never worked so hard, accomplished so much, and learned so much about myself than I did in my time with her. She allowed me to struggle, problem solve, design and share. To this day, I urge all dedicated educators to apply to work with her, knowing that she will make space for the same life changing experience for them.”

Evangelist
Boston International Christian Church
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Multiplier Disciplines: They're a Talent Magnet (attracts and optimizes talent at its highest point of contribution)
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Anthony’s Nominators said: ”Anthony has always delivered top results by creating a culture of leadership and excellence with the people around him reaching their highest potential.

“His enthusiasm and charisma bring out the best effort in the people he directs. Conversations with Anthony constantly lead me to think in new and exciting ways. Anthony is full of wisdom and inspiration.

“Anthony always encourages others to do their best, and he makes sure to follow up with them. He’s very loyal and dependable, and he makes every effort to give his best. I trust him completely and would always want him in my corner, because he knows how to help in tough situations.

“I have known Anthony Franklin for ten years now. From the first day, he has shown an ability to believe in people and see their potential. He has led by example in speech and action and called me and others to do the same. He always tells me how much he believes in me. I would not be who I am today if it were not for him.”

CEO/President
Crossflow Technologies, Inc.
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Multiplier Disciplines: They're a Talent Magnet (attracts and optimizes talent at its highest point of contribution)
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Kenneth’s Nominator said: “This year his company was named the best place to work for our city. The reason is pretty simple: Kenneth puts other people first and strives to do what is best for them. He takes employees out to lunch regularly and solicits input on how he can improve employees’ experience. This approach has resulted in great people joining Kenneth's team because he enables them to fully exercise their capabilities. Kenneth's specialty is people—finding them, getting to know them, and setting them free to succeed. I should know—I am one of the people who has been enabled by Kenneth to fully exercise my entire skillset and develop far beyond where I was headed in my previous career. I am recommending Mr. Bethune because it is in his very nature to attract great people and they seem to blossom around him.”

President
The de Bono Group, LLC
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Pat’s Nominator said: “Ever since we began working together, Pat has displayed superior Liberator talents. He has helped me think through challenges in my training activity. He helped me focus on resolving a recent crisis amicably by facilitating my stepping back to take into account the other people's perspectives on the issue.

“Every time I call on him, he makes time to listen, broaden my understanding, and widen my ability to look at the long term and or blind side angles of the issues involved.

“Last year, during a training session, he managed to get every participant to focus on helping one person think thoroughly through a tough personnel issue. I marveled at his ability to tap into the selflessness of each member of the team that day, to put aside their individual issues to lift one member and hold her hand through a thinking process to reach closure on a lingering problem is to be saluted.

“Pat is a man of integrity. He shows superior empathy towards everyone he comes in contact with.”

President
Catholic Christian Outreach Canada Inc
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Multiplier Disciplines: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Jeff’s Nominator said: “Jeff has consistently, over twenty years, created an environment for people to lead at their highest potential. His initiative to continually grow in leadership inspires his staff to do the same. Jeff leads a fast-growing organization of leaders. In every position we hire for, we strive to find people with high leadership potential. Jeff has a big influence in forming all of our staff as leaders, both working with newer staff leading workshops, senior directors in intentional mentorship, and the full staff team in large group trainings.

“Jeff is very accessible to everyone in the organization—his door is always open, but in his high availability he has the unique ability to catalyze others to take on projects that may be out of their comfort zone and step out in new leadership. In addition to his own organization, Jeff's influence has positively affected a number of other non-profits. Others can see Jeff’s strengths and seek advice. Jeff is very generous, always wanting to help others grow and succeed in leadership as well.”

Deputy Director
Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Information Technology, ODE
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Multiplier Discipline: They're a Liberator (creates a climate that both invites and demands people's best thinking)
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Renee’s Nominator said: “Renee has fostered a culture of excitement for the mission, improved employee experience, and enhanced employee engagement throughout the enterprise. She has facilitated employee engagement by supplementing and supporting strategic communications. She has planned and implemented Change Management Strategies that have resulted in leaders receiving training and support during the transformation. She has identified and promulgated best practices and increased employee engagement across the enterprise.

“Within the VA and OI&T, morale is low and data indicates there is an increasing issue with employee burnout and turnover. The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) results and the All Employee Survey (AES) results both revealed issues in burnout, turnover, and overall employee satisfaction.

“To combat the poor survey results and organizational turmoil, Renee sought and received the Chief Information Officer’s approval to create the Office of Organization Development & Engagement (OD&E). She leveraged the diversity of existing staff to assemble a highly motivated team. She then trained the team on the fundamentals of organization development, action planning, and employee engagement with great results.”

Global Social Entrepreneur
NGOs Worldwide
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Multiplier Disciplines: They're a Challenger (defines an opportunity that causes people to stretch)
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Warner’s Nominator said: “Dr. Woodworth’s lifelong purpose is that of being a social innovator. Around the globe, people call him a disruptor, change agent, and sometimes renegade. Many refer to him as a catalyst, that is, a mover and shaker. He has always sought a life of authenticity, not superficiality or passivity. He seeks to challenge society, not to conform. He works for transformation and social change, not business as usual.

“Dr. Woodworth’s life is one of collaborating with others to develop a sense of community, of high ethics, of deep relevance. He labors to build capacity among the global poor, the marginalized, those who suffer. His objective is greater democracy in the world, not top-down control by elites. His long-term dream is for a better world of peace and social justice, a place where everyone has a voice and where all can not only survive, but thrive. The paradigm of his work is that of empowering the world’s have-nots so they may enjoy more sustainable lives. He is not a pessimist, but a realistic optimist, one who clearly seeks a better world for people.”