Insights from ‘The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership’ by John Maxwell Flashcards
What does the ‘Law of Addition’ suggest a leader should focus on?
A leader should focus on serving and adding value to their team’s lives rather than expecting the team to serve them.
Fill in the blank: ‘If you want to be a great leader, flip the org chart upside down so the people on your team sit ____ you.’
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What does the PROMISE acronym guide leaders to do?
Provide feedback, Remove obstacles, Own problems, Meet with team, Influence management, Spotlight contributions, Encourage responsibility.
True or False: According to the ‘Law of Buy-in,’ people follow causes, not leaders.
False
What must a leader embody to inspire others to ‘buy in’ according to the ‘Law of Buy-in’?
A leader must embody ‘The Law of the Picture’ by being a good example and living the change they want to see.
According to John Maxwell, what is a valuable exercise for a leader to evaluate their influence?
List three to five things you wish team members did better, grade yourself on those, and work on areas where you score low.
Why is it essential to clearly define team priorities, as stated in the ‘Law of Priorities’?
It ensures the team knows what to focus on for maximum impact and enables effective execution.
Fill in the blank: ‘What is required of us? What gives the greatest return? What will bring the greatest ____?’
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What three questions help define a team’s priorities under the ‘Law of Priorities’?
- What is required of us? 2. What gives the greatest return? 3. What will bring the greatest reward?
Which two lists should a leader create to maintain effective priorities?
- Tasks to delegate or give up, 2. Things they won’t sacrifice for balance and commitment.
True or False: According to Maxwell, leadership limits one’s potential.
False
How does John Maxwell describe the relationship between leadership and success?
‘How well you lead determines how well you succeed.’ Leadership is the lid to your potential.
What practice under the ‘Law of Priorities’ helps maintain balance as a leader?
Create boundaries by deciding on tasks to delegate and on personal priorities not to sacrifice, like family time or workouts.
According to the ‘Law of Buy-in,’ who do people initially follow?
People initially follow worthy leaders who promote causes they can believe in.
What famous quote is used to illustrate ‘The Law of the Picture’ in the ‘Law of Buy-in’?
‘Be the change you want to see in the world.’ - Gandhi
