The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You

True leadership always begins with the inner person.

Poor character is like a time bomb ticking away. It’s only a matter of time before it blows up a person’s ability to perform and the capacity to lead. Why? Because people with weak character are not trustworthy, and trust is the foundation of leadership.

1. WHAT IS REQUIRED?

1. LEADERSHIP REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO DO MORE THAN ONE THING WELL

leadership ability is the lid that determines a person’s level of effectiveness. The lower an individual’s ability to lead, the lower the lid on his potential. The higher the individual’s ability to lead, the higher the lid on his potential.

The truth is that nearly anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. That is the Law of Navigation.

When it comes to working with people, the heart comes before the head.

You’ve got to have faith that you can take your people all the way. If you can’t confidently make the trip in your mind, you’re not going to be able to take it in real life.

The larger the organization, the more clearly the leader has to be able to see ahead. That’s true because sheer size makes midcourse corrections more difficult. And if there are errors in navigation, many more people are affected than when a leader is traveling alone or with only a few people.