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 #1 – The Law of the Lid I am working with a group on developing their leadership skills. One of the activities I am having them do is to read through and provide their insights to each chapter of the book 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell. This series of post providesContinue reading “21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership”