John Maxwell 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Laws 10, 11 & 12 (As read, watched & understood by me)
Law#10 Law of Connection
Learning the Law
CONNECT WITH YOURSELF
Four belief Statements
- I am worthy
- I am capable
- I am deserving
- I trust myself
Living the Law
We have to touch a heart before we ask for a hand
The first heart we have to touch is our own
We cannot lead others to places we’ve never been to ourselves
Know your giftedness purpose
- List your greatest successes
- List your disappointments or setbacks
- Find commonality in each list
Know your enthusiasm
- passion
- what are the things you do or would do regardless of pay?
- What makes you laugh, sing or cry?
Live through your giftedness & enthusiasm – Plan the executed combination of purpose & passion
True Success is living our purpose, with passion through a plan
Leading others to the Law
Communicate with openness & sincerity
Know your audience
Live your message
Go to where they are
Focus on them, not you
Believe in them
Offer direction & hope
Law #11 The Law of Inner Circle
Learning the Law
A LEADER’S POTENTIAL IS DETERMINED BY THOSE CLOSEST TO THEM
No one ever does anything great alone!
Be strategic in creating your inner circle
Create your inner circle with the following guidelines
- Do they have high influence with others?
- Do they bring a complimentary gift to the table?
- Do they hold a strategic position in your organization?
- Do they add value to you & to the organization?
- Do they positively impact other inner circle members?
Living the Law
Always recruit with these traits in mind
- Competence
- Character
- Chemistry
Never stop improving your inner circle
Everyone around you needs to be on a journey of growth
Be prepared to be an inner circle member for someone else
Leading Others to the Law
Being prepared to be an inner circle member for a great leader, so that once asked you are ready
Outline why this is good for you & how your will follow the five guidelines
Grade yourself on the clarity & content of your lesson
Law #12 The Law of Empowerment
Learning the Law
ONLY SECURE LEADERS GIVE POWER TO OTHERS
There are three main barriers to empowerment
- Desire for job security
- Resistance to change
- lack of self-worth
Living the Law
Find strong leaders to empower
The main ingredient for empowering is belief
In the Law of Empowerment
- Learn it
- Live it
- Lead it
Leading Others to the Law
If you believe you have the right person to empower, believe in that person!
Belief will allow you to lift up, give freely & support
The saddest things in life is lonely leaders
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