The 21 Irrefutable Study Guide
The 21 Irrefutable
Laws of Leadership
Follow Them and People Will Follow You
-John C. Maxwell-
Introduction:
The concept of this book is simple: Understand and practice the 21 laws of leadership and you will be a successful leader. You must also believe that everything rises and falls on leadership. Leadership is not a position but a process. Your co-workers, peers or general followers don’t care how much you know until they understand how much you care. Maxwell takes the time to explain each law and why it is important to successful leadership. Once you are aware of the law the book goes one step further and takes historical figures, like Mother Theresa or the McDonald Brothers, and demonstrates how the leadership law really …show more content…
These laws are the foundation of leadership 21 Laws of Leadership: 1. Law of the Lid: “Leadership ability determines a person’s level of effectiveness”
The “lid” represents a leader’s level of effectiveness. One’s leadership ability determines their effectiveness and impact within the organization and determines your ability to succeed. 2. Law of Influence: “The true measure of leadership is influence - nothing more, nothing less”
The ability to influence others is the ultimate goal of a leader; others will not follow you if you do not influence them. Managing and leading are not the same, IQ doesn’t always determine leadership ability, the one in front is not always the leader, and leadership is not based upon position. 3. Law of Process: “Leadership develops daily, not in a day” Leadership is a collection of skills which all can be learned and improved upon over time. “It is the capacity to develop and improve their skills that distinguishes leaders from their followers.” 4. Law of Navigation: “Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course”
Leadership requires vision; the ability to foresee challenges, to create a path, and to determine who they will need to achieve the …show more content…
If a leader doesn’t do this the company cannot grow or be successful. 13. Law of Reproduction: “It takes a leader to raise up a leader” Only leaders can create leaders. It takes a true leader to create and develop others to become leaders and also to continue developing their own leadership skills. 14. Law of Buy-In: “People buy into the leader, then the vision” For a leader to be successful, he must get his people to buy into his vision. To do this his people must first commit to following and supporting him. 15. Law of Victory: “Leaders find a way for the team to win”
Leaders cannot accept defeat. They must use every available resource and try every possible option until victory is achieved. 16. Law of the Big Mo: “Momentum is a leader’s best friend” Leaders must be able to create momentum, enable their followers to receive it, and then make sure it continues once started. Momentum creates change and can also change a person’s perspective of the leader. 17. Law of Priorities: “Leaders understand the activity is not necessarily
Laws of Leadership
Follow Them and People Will Follow You
-John C. Maxwell-
Introduction:
The concept of this book is simple: Understand and practice the 21 laws of leadership and you will be a successful leader. You must also believe that everything rises and falls on leadership. Leadership is not a position but a process. Your co-workers, peers or general followers don’t care how much you know until they understand how much you care. Maxwell takes the time to explain each law and why it is important to successful leadership. Once you are aware of the law the book goes one step further and takes historical figures, like Mother Theresa or the McDonald Brothers, and demonstrates how the leadership law really …show more content…
These laws are the foundation of leadership 21 Laws of Leadership: 1. Law of the Lid: “Leadership ability determines a person’s level of effectiveness”
The “lid” represents a leader’s level of effectiveness. One’s leadership ability determines their effectiveness and impact within the organization and determines your ability to succeed. 2. Law of Influence: “The true measure of leadership is influence - nothing more, nothing less”
The ability to influence others is the ultimate goal of a leader; others will not follow you if you do not influence them. Managing and leading are not the same, IQ doesn’t always determine leadership ability, the one in front is not always the leader, and leadership is not based upon position. 3. Law of Process: “Leadership develops daily, not in a day” Leadership is a collection of skills which all can be learned and improved upon over time. “It is the capacity to develop and improve their skills that distinguishes leaders from their followers.” 4. Law of Navigation: “Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course”
Leadership requires vision; the ability to foresee challenges, to create a path, and to determine who they will need to achieve the …show more content…
If a leader doesn’t do this the company cannot grow or be successful. 13. Law of Reproduction: “It takes a leader to raise up a leader” Only leaders can create leaders. It takes a true leader to create and develop others to become leaders and also to continue developing their own leadership skills. 14. Law of Buy-In: “People buy into the leader, then the vision” For a leader to be successful, he must get his people to buy into his vision. To do this his people must first commit to following and supporting him. 15. Law of Victory: “Leaders find a way for the team to win”
Leaders cannot accept defeat. They must use every available resource and try every possible option until victory is achieved. 16. Law of the Big Mo: “Momentum is a leader’s best friend” Leaders must be able to create momentum, enable their followers to receive it, and then make sure it continues once started. Momentum creates change and can also change a person’s perspective of the leader. 17. Law of Priorities: “Leaders understand the activity is not necessarily