laws of leadership-final version

8/8/2019 LAWS OF LEADERSHIP-Final version

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21 Irrefutable

Laws of LeadershipBy John C. MaxwellAdapted by S. Magombedze


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Keys to unlock the

leader in you


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1. Law of the Lid

Leadership ability determines a personslevel of effectiveness.


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Questions for Reflection . . .

jWhat are the leadership lids in my life?

jHow will I lift those lids? What do I need

to do?jWho are the lid-lifters in my life?

jWhat have been the lid lifting experiences

of my life?jHow do I lift the lid for others?


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2. Law of Influence

The true measure of leadership isinfluencenothing more, nothing less.


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Take Leadership

jLeadership can be offered; then it must be

taken.

jLeadership skills can be learned; charactercomes from within.

jBosses give orders and expect compliance;

leaders give vision and expect competency.

jLeaders share information openly and

expect the leadership base to broaden.

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Consider the model of leader that you want to

imitate.

j ho has been or is now your mentor?jWho have you observed that you could say,

I want to be that kind of leader?

j

What principles of leadership did he (orshe) demonstrate?

jWhat core values seemed to drive them?


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3. Law of Process

Leadership develops daily, not in a day.


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THE FOUR PHASES OF

LEADERSHIP GROWT

H:jPHASE ONE: I dont know what I dont

know.

jPHASE TWO: I know what I dont know.

jPHASE THREE: I know and grow and it

starts to show.

jPHASE FOUR: I simply gobecause of

what I know.


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j In my growth as a leader, what process items

(lessons) does God continue to speak to me

about, and drill into me? What have I had to

relearn?

jHow am I like Joseph? How am I different?

jWhich phase am I experiencing now, as a

leader?


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4. Law of Navigation

Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes aleader to chart the course.


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Good leaders

j Know the way

jShow the way

jGo the way


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THE PRINCIPLES OF

NAVIGATION:

jThe Principle ofParticipation.

He identified and moved with those who

were ready.

jThe Principle ofDelegation.

He matched tasks with workers

appropriately.


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THE PRINCIPLES OF

NAVIGATION:

jThe Principle ofMotivation.

He stationed the workers in front of theirown house.


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THE PRINCIPLES OF

NAVIGATION:

jThe Principle ofCooperation.

He encouraged teamwork and synergyamong them.


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THE PRINCIPLES OF

NAVIGATION:

jThe Principle ofAffirmation.

He exercised the power of appreciation andrecognition.


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THE LAW IN SCRIPTURE

Where there is no vision, the people are

unrestrained (Proverbs 29:18)


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Questions for Reflection . . .jAm I more of a navigator or an

implementer? Do others naturally look to

me for a plan, or do they more often look to

others for a plan to implement?jWhich of the principles above do I do well?

Which do I do poorly?

jWhat can I learn from Nehemiah regardinga plan of attack? Am I in one of those

stages?


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5. Law of E. F. Hutton

When the real leader speaks, peoplelisten.


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OBSERVATIONS ON THIS LAW

What Makes People Listen to Us?


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WhatMakes People Listen to Us?

jRelationships: People listen to us because of

who we know.

jSacrifice: People listen to us because of

what we have suffered.

jCharacter: People listen to us because of our

integrity.


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jHumility: People listen to us when we

incarnate meekness.

j

Competence: People listen to us because ofourabilities and expertise.

jCourage: People listen to us when we

demonstrate conviction.


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jjValue: People listen to us because weValue: People listen to us because we

make them feel that they aremake them feel that they are

important to us.important to us.


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jWhat gives me my credibility with others?

jHow might I increase that credibility?

jWho is imitating me? What core values do

I want to communicate to them


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6. Law of Solid Ground

Trust is the foundation of leadership.


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Signs of a Leader Who is in Trouble

jThey play games with their place of

influence (Judges 14:12-13)

j

They can be deceived, especially in theirblind spots (Judges 16:15-17)


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What Followers Want In A Leader:

jThey want to see CHARACTERin their

leader.

jThey want to see COMPETENCE in their

leader.

jThey want to sense COMPASSION from

their leader.


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jThey want to see COMMITMENT in their

leader.

jThey want to feel a CONNECTION to

their leader.

jThey want to make a CONTRIBUTION

with their leader.


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jThey want to see CONTRITION from

their leader.

jThey want to spot CONVICTIONS in their

leader.

jThey want to join a CAUSE with their

leader.


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jThey want to see CONSISTENCY in their

leader.

jThey want to see CONFIDENCE in their

leader.

jThey want to sense COURAGE from their

leader.


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Questions for Reflection . . .jAre there any weaknesses in my character

and am I addressing them?

jHave I compromised my integrity to savemy image?

jDo people trust me without hesitation?


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7. Law of Respect

People naturally follow leaders strongerthan themselves.


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jWhat are my leadership strengths? Why do

people choose to follow me?

jWhat do the people who follow me teach

me about my leadership?


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8. Law of IntuitionLeaders evaluate everything with a

leadership bias.


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Leaders who practice this law have the

ability to read what is going on around

them:

j Jethro was a reader ofSITUATIONS.

j Jethro was a reader ofTRENDS.

j

Jethro was a reader ofRESOURCES.j Jethro was a reader ofPEOPLE.

j Jethro was a reader of the LEADER.


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A SUMMARY OF THIS LAW IN

JETHROS LIFE

j Jethro provided CORRECTIONbecause he

saw DIFFERENTLY than Moses did.

(Exodus 18:17-18)

j Jethro provided DIRECTIONbecause he

saw FURTHER than Moses did.

(Exodus 18:19-20)


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A SUMMARY OF THIS LAW IN

JETHROS LIFE

j Jethro provided STRUCTUREbecause he

saw CLEARER than Moses did. (Exodus

18:21-22)

j Jethro provided SUPPORTbecause he saw

DEEPER than Moses did. (Exodus 18:23)

j Jethro provided CONFIDENCEbecause he

saw MORE than Moses did. (Exodus

18:24-27)


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THIS LAW REQUIRES THE LEADER

TO BECOME

jAN ARTIST

They must paint pictures inside of their

followers.

jA FUTURIST

They must see the future more clearly than their

followers.

jA LOBBYIST

They must speak for a cause they want others to

join.


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jWhere do I lack leadership intuition in my

ministry?

jDo I have any Jethros around who can help

me work more effectively?


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9. Law of Magnetism

Who you are is who you attract.


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OBSERVATIONS ON THIS

LAW

jEvery leader has a measure of magnetism.

jA leaders magnetism may impact others

intellectually, emotionally or volitionally.


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OBSERVATIONS ON THIS

LAWjMagnetism is neither good nor bad in itself.

It depends on what a leader does with it.

jA leaders magnetism is not static. It can be

cultivated, shaped and matured.

jA leaders magnetism will draw both

complimentary and similar followers.


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jWhat kind of people have I attracted in my

ministry? What does this teach me about

myself?

jWho am I drawn to naturally? What does

this teach me?

jHow do I obtain complimentary people who

are unlike me?


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10. Law ofConnectionLeaders touch a heart before they ask for

a hand.


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jBecause leaders must connect with people

one at a time, even in a large audience.

jBecause leaders must touch the heartbefore the head. Relationship precedes

results.

jBecause leaders must initiate connectionwith others, not wait for them to do it.


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jWhat people in my past have practiced the

law of connection with me? How did this

impact me?

jWhen have I failed to practice this law?

jDo I really love the people God has given

me?


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11. Law of the InnerCircleA leaders potential is determined by

those closest to him.


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When choosing your INNERCIRCLE,

look for the following qualities:

INFLUENCIAL

NURTURING

NETWORKER

EMPOWERING

RESOURCEFUL

CHARACTER

INTUITIVE

RESPONSIVE

COMPETENT

LOYAL

ENERGETIC


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jWho makes up my inner circle? Do I have

an inner circle by accident or on purpose?

jDo I have exceptionally gifted people in myinner circle? Do they compliment my gifts?

jHow am I stronger because of them?

jWho else needs to be in my inner circle for

it to be complete?


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12. Law of Empowerment

Only secure leaders give power toothers.


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13. Law of ReproductionIt takes a leader to raise up a leader.


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As you practice this law, you become a

PARENT. Good parents approach their kids

with P Purpose (They dont pass on truth accidentally. )

A Assessment (They evaluate where their children needto grow and where theyre strong.)

RRelationship (They are warm and approachable. Theyfurnish love and safe places.)

E Empowerment (They provide their kids theconfidence and competence they need.)

N Navigation (They give direction to their kids and helpget them to their destination.)

TTools (They furnish the tools they need to win in life.They resource them as a mentor.)


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jHow effective am I at mentoring other

leaders?

jWho am I developing as a leader?

jWhat am I doing intentionally to prepare

them for leadership roles?

jWhat could I do better to prepare

tomorrows leaders?


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14. Law of Buy In

People buy into the leader, thenthe vision.


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j If the people dont buy into the leader and

dont buy into the visionits time for a

new leader and a new vision.

j If the people dont buy into the leader and

do buy into the visionits time for a new

leader.


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j If the people buy into the leader but dont

buy into visionits time for a new vision.


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j If the people buy into the leader and also

buy into the visionits time to get

behind the leader!


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15. Law of Victory

Leaders find a way for the teamto win.


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Josiahs breakthrough

Victory is usually preceded by

a breakthrough.


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j In what areas of my ministry do I need to

experience victory?

jWhat can I do to lead my team to experience

the high morale of victory?


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16. Law of MomentumMomentum is a leaders best friend.


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jWhat have I done in my leadership that has

fostered momentum?

jDo I sense it when we dont have

momentum, and am I able to discern why

we dont have it?

jWhat must I do now to cooperate with the

Holy Spirit in order to build momentum?


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17. Law of Priorities

Leaders understand that activity is notnecessarily accomplishment.


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THE 80 / 20 PRINCIPLE

Who are your top 20% most influential people

that you should invest time in and train?

What are the top 20% most productive activitiesor ministries that you should focus on?

When is the top 20% most fruitful time of yourday that you should spend on your most

important projects?


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jDo I understand precisely what mypriorities are? On what basis do I make this

judgment?

j

Which of my ministry activities provide thegreatest results?

j If I were to invest in the top 20% of the

influential people in my ministry, who

would I select? How would I equip them?

jHow do I say no to an opportunity?


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18. Law of SacrificeA leader must give up to go up.


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OBSERVATIONS ON THIS LAWMOSESHADTO GIVEUP:

Pride

Control

ComfortImpatience

Self-sufficiency

Identity

Money

Popularity

Familiarsurroundings

Status

T

imePossessions

What enabled Moses to practice the law


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What enabled Moses to practice the law

of sacrifice and give up his pleasures and

treasures?jHE WAS HUNGRY FOR GOD

(Exodus 3:13-14)

God had to get Moses into a hungry place. Afterforty years, Moses was ready to submit.

jHE WAS BROKEN BY GOD

(Exodus 4:1-13) God ultimately breaks him of all self-preoccupation

& self-promotion. He is surrendered.


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jWhat have I sacrificed in order to lead well?

jHow has God broken me? Have I allowed

Him to take me into a wilderness to break meof self-sufficiency and self-promotion?

jWhat am I clinging to now, that I finddifficult to surrender to Him?

19 Law of Timing


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19. Law ofTiming

When to lead is as important as

what to do and where to go.


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Every time a leader makes a move, four

outcomes can result:

Queen Vashti made the wrong action at the wrong

time.

Bigthana and Teresh made the wrong action at the

right time. Hamon made the wrong action at the wrong time.

Mordecaimade the right action at the right time.

Esthermade the right actions at the right time.

Xerxes made the right action at the right time.


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20. Law of Explosive GrowthTo add growth, lead followersto

multiply, lead leaders.


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TRUTHS ABOUTTHE LAW OF

EXPLOSIVE GROWTH

j Its not about doing programs, but

developing people. People are your only

eternal asset.

j Its not about reacting to crises, but about

proactively investing your time in leaders.


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TRUTHS ABOUTTHE LAW OF

EXPLOSIVE GROWTH

j Its not about drawing fulfillment from

doing ministry but from empowering top

leaders.

j Its not about a program, but about a

movement. Programs start big, but then

fizzle. Movements start smallbut growvery large over time.


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jWho are the potential leaders I am

equipping? Where will I place them when

they are ready to serve as leaders?

jHave I developed a comprehensive structure

for leadership development in my ministry?

Whats my plan to build leaders year after

year?j It takes a leader to raise a leader. What kind

of people am I raising up?

21 Law of Legacy


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21. Law of LegacyA leaders lasting value is measured by

succession.

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