MastermindsThe 21 Laws

#2 | Law of Influence

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Masterminds — Review Homework1. Leadership evaluation review.

2. What’s on your stop-doing list?

3. [Action], how do you plan to lift your leadership lid this year?

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“The true measure of leadership is

Influence — nothing more, nothing less.”

Law No.

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“The very essence of all power to influence lies in getting the other person to participate.”

Harry A. Overstreet

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What do

LeadersLook like?

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“You can do what I cannot do. I can do what you cannot do. Together we can do great things.”

Leadership is Influence

1997

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What are the myths about

Leadership?

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5 Myths About Leadership

Management Myth Leading and managing are the same thing.

Entrepreneur Myth Entrepreneurs are skilled at seeing opportunities and going after them.

Knowledge Myth Neither IQ nor education necessarily equates to leadership.

Pioneer Myth Being a trendsetter is not the same as being a leader.

Position Myth Leadership is not based on rank or title.

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Who is the real

Leader?

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Factors About Your Leadership

Character — Who you are

Relationship — Who you know

Knowledge — What you know

Intuition — What you feel

Experience — Where you’ve been

Ability — What you can do

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1. What is the difference between management and leadership?

2. Do you agree that leadership is influence? Why?

3. What obstacles might one come up against if they have bought into one of the 5 leadership myths?

Discussing The Law of Influence

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● This week, try to influence five people: a supervisor, a colleague on your same position level in your sphere of influence, a follower outside of your sphere of influence, and a family member.

Influence Someone

MastermindsThe 21 Laws

#2 | Law of Influence