Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of working with a company, focusing on people development. One of the key initiatives we’ve implemented is a series of development workshops designed for employees who show promise and a desire to grow within the company. These individuals, whether assistant managers, shift leaders, or standout team members,Continue reading “Why Culture and Values Matter”
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Law 11 – Law of Inner Circle
A leader’s potential is determined by those closest to him. John Maxwell Everyone needs a group of advisors. Someone or group they can go to and confide in or check in. This group helps to ensure they are going straight along the path they have determined. When you look at most businesses, the CEO hasContinue reading “Law 11 – Law of Inner Circle”
Law 9 – Law of Magnetism
The better leader you are, the better leaders you will attract. Such a strong statement. But think about it for a minute. People with like values are attracted to each other. People with a good work ethic like to be around others with a good work ethic. Those who have a poor work ethic likeContinue reading “Law 9 – Law of Magnetism”
Law 8 – Law of Intuition
A leader has to read the situation and know instinctively what play to call John Maxwell Intuition is a natural feeling…the “gut feeling” people talk about. Some people have the gift of immediate intuition about people. My wife is one of those. She has shared with me her feelings about certain people, and it turnsContinue reading “Law 8 – Law of Intuition”
Law 7 – The Law of Respect
I have always heard that respect is not given, it is earned. I agree with this. There have been quite a few times in the corporate setting that I have respected a position, but not the person. I respected the position because it was a higher seniority, and I know the responsibility that went alongContinue reading “Law 7 – The Law of Respect”
Law 6 – Law of Solid Ground
“Trust is the foundation of leadership.” The Law of Solid Ground speaks of being a leader people can trust. I think the words solid ground are like a foundation. All things are built upon it. If you do not trust your leader, much will be built upon him. Without trust, there can be no influence.Continue reading “Law 6 – Law of Solid Ground”
Law 5 – Law of Addition
“The bottom line in leadership is not how far we advance ourselves, but how far we advance others.” John Maxwell Service. This chapter is about service to your people and what do you add to your people. I have been under leaders that have sucked the life out of me at virtually every interaction. IContinue reading “Law 5 – Law of Addition”
Law 4 – Law of Navigation
21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership This law is about the importance for a leader to plan ahead, remain focused and control the direction of the trip. About having strategic action, to achieve our visions. Charting the course. I have always heard and repeated, “if you don’t know where you are going, how will you knowContinue reading “Law 4 – Law of Navigation”
#3 – The Law of Process
21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. This chapter has so many good points about Learning and Leadership. If we really understood and believed the lessons in this chapter, we would be working hard on development plans for ourselves and those who work for us. A few highlights: Development is like investing in the stock market. ItContinue reading “#3 – The Law of Process”
21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Law #2 – The Law of Influence. The true measure of leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less. Contrary to myths, leadership is not the same as management, entrepreneurship, knowledge, pioneer-ship, or position. The proof of leadership is in the followers. If you don’t have influence, you will never be able to lead others. IContinue reading “21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”
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