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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

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In this episode of Chaptered Minds, we explore The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell, a foundational book for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills. Maxwell outlines key principles that define effective leadership, emphasising that leadership is not just a position but a relationship built on trust and influence.

The 21 laws include:

  1. The Law of the Lid: Your leadership ability determines your level of effectiveness.
  2. The Law of Influence: True leadership cannot be mandated; it must be earned.
  3. The Law of Process: Leadership develops daily, not in a day.
  4. The Law of Navigation: Leaders must be able to chart the course for their team.
  5. The Law of E.F. Hutton: When the real leader speaks, people listen.
  6. The Law of Solid Ground: Trust is the foundation of leadership.
  7. The Law of Respect: People naturally follow leaders stronger than themselves.
  8. The Law of Intuition: Leaders evaluate everything with a leadership bias.
  9. The Law of Magnetism: Who you are is who you attract.
  10. The Law of Connection: Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand.
  11. The Law of the Inner Circle: A leader’s potential is determined by those closest to him.
  12. The Law of Empowerment: Only secure leaders give power to others.
  13. The Law of the Picture: People do what people see.
  14. The Law of Buy-In: People buy into the leader, then the vision.
  15. The Law of Victory: Leaders find a way for the team to win.
  16. The Law of the Big Mo: Momentum is a leader’s best friend.
  17. The Law of Priorities: Leaders understand that activity is not necessarily accomplishment.
  18. The Law of Sacrifice: A leader must give up to go up.
  19. The Law of Timing: When to lead is as important as what to do and where to go.
  20. The Law of Explosive Growth: To add growth, lead followers; to multiply, lead leaders.
  21. The Law of Legacy: A leader’s lasting value is measured by succession.

    22. Tune in for a discussion on how these laws can help you become a more effective leader, empowering you to inspire and influence those around you.


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