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11. The Law of the Inner Circle
Every leader’s potential is determined by the people that are closest to him. A good
leader with a weak organization won’t be able to accomplish as much as he otherwise
would.
12. The Law of Empowerment
Leaders have to be able to give power to others so that they will be able to achieve more
than they could alone.
13. The Law of Reproduction
It takes a leader to make a leader. Many great leaders have gotten to where they are
because they learned from the best.
14. The Law of Buy-In
If your followers buy-in to you as a leader, they will buy-in to your vision as well.
15. The Law of Victory
Victorious leaders have an inability to accept defeat. They put winning above personal
pride and find a way to get the job done.
16. The Law of the Big Mo
It takes a leader to create momentum, but after it gets going it’s much easier to steer
and accomplish great things.
17. the Law of Priorities
Activities aren’t always productive. Doing something just for the sake of doing won’t take
you very far. Leaders are able to prioritize the most important things that need
accomplished.
18. The Law of Sacrifice
Responsibilities increase and rights decrease as you rise in leadership. You have to
accept sacrifice if you want to become a great leader.
19. The Law of Timing
Only the right action at the right time will result in success. A good leader will not only
know what to do but when to do it.
20. The Law of Explosive Growth
To add growth, lead followers. To multiply growth, lead leaders. If you want explosive
growth you have to bring leaders into your organization that can get others to follow
them.
21. The Law of Legacy
Good leaders are able to have success even after they move on because of they legacy
they leave. They build strong organizations and they train effective leaders that are able
to take the over the reins after they leave.
Right now there are not many good leaders in Washington. We are desperate for a great
leader and unfortunately there aren’t many in sight. Let me know if you see anybody on
the horizon with these qualities.
Resource:
http://geekpolitics.com/21-irrefutable-laws-of-leadership-by-john-maxwell/