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2About the book
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership is merely
an instruction manual that will allow you to
get to know the individuals who didor some who
didntobey the law in question.
As you follow along, keep in mind 1. The
laws can be learned. 2. The laws can stand
alone. 3. The laws carry consequences
with them. 4. These laws are the foundation
of leadership.
31 THE LAW OF THE LID
Leadership Ability Determines a Persons Level
of Effectiveness
The lower an individuals ability to lead, the
lower the lid of his potential. The higher the
individuals ability to lead, the higher the
lid on his potential.
42 THE LAW OF INFLUENCE
The True Measure of Leadership is Influence
Nothing More, Nothing Less
You have achieved excellence as a
leader when people will follow you
everywhere if only out of
curiosity. Colin Powell
52 THE LAW OF INFLUENCE
Five Myths About Leadership
- 1. The Management Myth
- The best way to test whether a person can lead
rather - than just manage is to ask him to create positive
change. - Managers can maintain direction, but they cant
change it. - The only thing a title can buy is a little time
either to - increase your level of influence with others or
to erase it. - 2. The Entrepreneur Myth
- People may be buying what they sell, but theyre
not following.
62 THE LAW OF INFLUENCE
Five Myths About Leadership
3. The Knowledge Myth IQ doesnt necessarily
equate to leadership. 4. The Pioneer Myth Being
first isnt always the same as leading. 5. The
Position Myth Its not the position that makes
the leader its the leader that makes the
position. Stanley Huffty
73 THE LAW OF PROCESS
Leadership Develops Daily, Not in a Day
Becoming a leader is a lot like investing
successfully in the stock market. If your hope
is to make a fortune in a day, youre not going
to be successful. Leaders are Learners Successful
leaders are learners. And the learning process
is ongoing, a result of self-discipline and
perseverance. The goal each day must be to get a
little better, to build on the previous days
progress.
83 THE LAW OF PROCESS
Five Phases of Leadership Growth
- 1. I dont know what I dont know
- A person that doesnt know what he doesnt know,
doesnt grow. - 2. I know that I need to know.
- Being put in charge is not the same as being a
leader. - 3. I know what I dont know.
- Seek valuable experiences from other great
leaders. - 4. I know and grow, and it starts to show.
- One must be prepared for his time when it comes.
- 5. I simply go because of what I know.
- Leadership becomes automatic and instincts are
sharpened.
94 THE LAW OF NAVIGATION
Anyone Can Steer the Ship, but It Takes a Leader
to Chart the Course
Envision Whats AheadControl your direction
instead of being controlled by it. Draw on Past
Experience If you fail to learn from your
mistakes, youre going to fail again and
again. Rely on both Faith and Fact Maintain a
balance between optimism and realism.
104 THE LAW OF NAVIGATION
Prepare a Navigation Strategy
Create a blueprint to navigate change in your
organization. Predetermine a course of
action Lay out your goals Adjust your
priorities Notify key personnel
Allow time for acceptance Head into
action Expect problems Always point
to success Daily review your plan
115 THE LAW OF ADDITION
Leaders Add Value by Serving Others
Whats the Bottom Line?Does a leaders motive
matter, or is it simply getting the job done
thats important? The Bottom Line in Leadership
isnt how far we advance ourselves but how far
we advance others Are you making things better
for the people who follow you?
125 THE LAW OF ADDITION
Leaders Add Value by Serving Others
Adding Value Changes LivesAdding value to others
through service doesnt just benefit the people
being served, it allows the leader to experience
fulfillment along the way. We Add Value
to Others When We 1. Truly Value Others
2. Make Ourselves More Valuable to Others
3. Know and Relate to What Others Value 4.
Do Things That God Values
136 THE LAW OF SOLID GROUND
Trust is the Foundation of Leadership
How Important is Trust For a Leader?It is the
most important thing. Trust is the Foundation
of Leadership A leader builds trust by
consistently exemplifying competence,
connection, and character. Character Makes
Trust Possible And Trust makes leadership
possible.
146 THE LAW OF SOLID GROUND
Trust is the Foundation of Leadership
Character Communicates RespectLeaders earn
respect by making sound decisions, by admitting
their mistakes, and by putting whats best for
their followers and the organization ahead of
their personal agendas. Its Never to Late to
Regain Trust If you have broken trust with
others in the past, then your leadership will
always suffer until you try to make things right.
Commit to working on re-earning that trust.
157 THE LAW OF RESPECT
People Naturally Follow Leaders Stronger Than
Themselves
The leader must know, must know he knows, and
must be able to make it abundantly
clear to those around him that he
knows. Clarence B. Randall
167 THE LAW OF RESPECT
People Naturally Follow Leaders Stronger Than
Themselves
177 THE LAW OF RESPECT
People Naturally Follow Leaders Stronger Than
Themselves
187 THE LAW OF RESPECT
Measuring Your Level of Respect
AttractionIf you want to measure how much
respect you have as a leader, look at who you
attract. Caliber One measure of leadership is
the caliber of people who choose to follow you.
197 THE LAW OF RESPECT
Measuring Your Level of Respect
Doubt When leaders who are not respected ask for
commitment or change, people doubt, they ask
questions, they make excuses, or they simply
walk away. Knowing The leader must know, must
know he knows, and must be able to make it
abundantly clear to those about him that he
knows.
208 THE LAW OF INTUITION
Leaders Evaluate Everything with a Leadership Bias
The best leaders read and respond. The great
ones can see things others cant, make changes,
and move forward before others know whats
happening. Leaders know the situation before
they have all of the facts and they rely
mainly on
219 THE LAW OF MAGNETISM
Who You Are Is Who You Attract
Effective leaders are always on the lookout for
good people. Who you attract is not
determined by what you want,
it is determined by who you are. People
attract and are attracted to others of
similar backgrounds.
2210 THE LAW OF CONNECTION
Leaders touch a Heart before they ask for a Hand
- Leaders must connect with people in a group,
but relate to them as individuals - Leaders must touch the heart before the head.
Relationship precedes results. - Leaders must initiate connections with others,
do not wait for them to do it. - Leaders cant move people to action until they
first move them with emotion. - Leaders should first give before they demand
others to give.
23QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
What people in my past have practiced the law of
connection with me? How did this impact
me? When have I failed to practice this law?
Remember to communicate with openness and
sincerity, and to live your message
2411 THE LAW OF THE INNER CIRCLE
A Leaders potential is determined by those
closest to him
You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you
cannot do. Together we can do
great things. -Mother
Teresa
2511 THE LAW OF THE INNER CIRCLE
Trust is the Foundation of Leadership
INFLUENCIAL CHARACTER
NURTURING INTUITIVE NETWORKER RESPONSIBLE
EMPOWERING COMPETENT RESOURCEFUL LOYAL
ENERGETIC
IDENTIFYCULTIVATERECRUIT
2611 THE LAW OF SOLID GROUND
QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION
Who makes up my inner circle? Do I have an inner
circle by accident or on purpose? Do I have
exceptionally gifted people in my inner circle?
Do they compliment my gifts? How am I stronger
because of them? Who else needs to be in my inner
circle for it to be complete?
2712 THE LAW OF EMPOWERMENT
Only Secure Leaders Give Power to Others
Great leaders gain authority
by giving it away. -
James B. Stockdale .
2812 THE LAW OF EMPOWERMENT
Only Secure Leaders Give Power to Others
Learn to C.O.P.E. To be Creative, you must
reduce Overload. To be Progressive, you must
Empower others. Know that there are Barriers to
Empowerment 1. Desire For Job Security 2.
Resistance To Change 3. Lack of Self-Worth
2912 THE LAW OF EMPOWERMENT
Only Secure Leaders Give Power to Others
How well do I empower others? How do I do
it? When I fail to empower others, how much
does it have to do with my own insecurities as a
leader? What have been empowering experiences
in my life? How can I better empower those who
work beside me?
3013 THE LAW OF THE PICTURE
People Do What People See
Followers may doubt what their leaders say, but
they usually believe what they do!
3114 THE LAW OF BUY-IN
People Buy into the Leader, Then the Vision
As a leader, your success is measured by your
ability to actually take the people where
they need to go. You can
do that only if the people first buy into you.
- You must
- 1. Develop good relationships with people
- 2. Be honest and authentic and
develop trust - 3. Hold yourself to high standards
and set a good example
3214 THE LAW OF BUY-IN
People Buy into the Leader, Then the Vision
As a leader, your success is measured by your
ability to actually take the people where
they need to go. You can
do that only if the people first buy into you.
- You must (continued)
- 4. Give them tools to do their jobs better
- 5. Help them achieve their
personal goals - 6. Develop them as leaders
3315 THE LAW OF VICTORY
Leaders Find a Way for the Team to Win
Leaders who practice the Law of Victory
have no Plan B. That is why they
keep fighting.
Youve got to have great
athletes to win, I dont care who the coach
is. You cant win without good athletes, but
you can lose with them. This is
where coaching makes the
difference.
- Lou Holtz
3416 THE LAW OF THE BIG MO
Momentum Is a Leaders Best Friend
Momentum is the Great Exaggerator Momentum is
like a magnifying glass it makes things look
bigger than they really are. Momentum Makes
Leaders Look Better Than They Are People forget
the mistakes and focus on the success. Momentum
Helps Followers Perform Better Than They
Are People are motivated to perform at higher
levels.
3516 THE LAW OF THE BIG MO
Momentum Is a Leaders Best Friend
Momentum Is Easier To Steer Than To StartGetting
started is a struggle, but once youre moving
forward amazing things will happen. Momentum Is
The Most Powerful Change AgentMomentum puts
victory within reach. Momentum Is The Leaders
ResponsibilityMomentum requires someone who has
a vision, can assemble a good team, and
motivates others. Momentum Begins Inside The
LeaderIt starts with vision, passion, and
enthusiasm.
3617 THE LAW OF PRIORITIES
Leaders Understand That Activity Is Not
Necessarily Accomplishment
- THE THREE Rs
- What is required? What must I do that nobody can
or should do for me? - What gives the greatest return? Leaders should
get out of their comfort zone but stay in their
strength zone. - What brings the greatest reward? What brings you
personal satisfaction? Always make time for the
things you love.
3717 THE LAW OF PRIORITIES
Discipline of Prioritizing
RETHINK YOUR PRIORITIES Reevaluate your
priorities. Do you live and work according to
your priorities? Are there areas that need
revision? REORDER YOUR PRIORITIES How are you
spending your time? Is most of your time spent
in areas that represent your greatest
strengths? REFOCUS YOUR PRIORITIES Never mistake
activity for accomplishment. Success comes only
when you focus your people on what really
matters.
3818 THE LAW OF SACRIFICE
A Leader Must Give Up to Go Up
There Is No Success Without Sacrifice Effective
leaders sacrifice much that is good in order to
dedicate themselves to what is best. Leaders Are
Often Asked To Give Up More Than Others The heart
of leadership is putting others ahead of
yourself. Its doing whats best for the
team. You Must Keep Giving Up To Stay Up Todays
success is the greatest threat to tomorrows
success. Sacrifice is an ongoing process, not a
one time payment.
3918 THE LAW OF SACRIFICE
A Leader Must Give Up to Go Up
The Higher The Level Of Leadership, The Greater
The SacrificeLike an auction, the higher you go
the more its going to cost you. There can be no
success without sacrifice. Do Not Get Trapped In
The Mindset Of Destination Disease The Idea
That You Can Sacrifice For A Season And Then
Arrive.
4019 THE LAW OF TIMING
When to Lead Is As Important As What to Do and
Where to Go
- Timing is often the difference between
- success and failure in an endeavor
- 1. The wrong action at the wrong time leads to
disaster - 2. The right action at the wrong time brings
resistance - 3. The wrong action at the right time is a
mistake - 4. The right action at the right time is success
4120 THE LAW OF EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
To Add Growth, Lead Followers To Multiply, Lead
Leaders
Help others to lead (Empowerment) It takes a
different mind-set, focus, and attitude to be a
leader who develops leaders! Leaders who develop
leaders 1. Want to be Succeeded 5.
Invest time in others 2. Develop the Top 20
Percent 6. Grow by multiplication 3.
Focus on Strengths 7. Impact People
Beyond 4. Treat Individuals Differently
Their Reach
4220 THE LAW OF EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
To Add Growth, Lead Followers To Multiply, Lead
Leaders
- There are CHALLENGES to leading leaders
- 1. Leaders are hard to find
- 2. Leaders are hard to gather
- 3. Leaders are hard to keep
- Develop Yourself Develop your Team
Develop Leaders
4321 THE LAW OF LEGACY
A Leaders Lasting Value Is Measured by Succession
Develop a Life Sentence Know the legacy you want
to leave Live the legacy you want to leave Choose
who will carry on your legacy Make sure you pass
the Baton
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