CBC Business Owner & Professional Small Group

March 21, 2010

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

#1 Law of the Lid &

#2 Law of Influence

Something a little fun to get us started...

Speaking of Rules & Laws...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mMRY2N6s2I

Now, John will introduce the first irrefutable law of

leadership...

The Law of the Lidhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlLt9dO9IP8

Dick, Maurice & Ray

• Dick & Maurice were successful businessmen but were limited because of their leadership ability.

• What did Ray do differently that allowed the business to boom?

• Any examples of a leader who has been limited by his or her “lid”? How did the leader’s lid affect the organization?

• Do you know someone whose leadership lid seems unlimited?

#1 - The Law of the Lid• Good leaders will look for Lid Lifting Experiences to grow in their leadership capacity

• Seek opportunities to grow your leadership

• Search for opportunities to improve organizational structures and procedures

• Seize opportunities to create greater efficiencies and to assist others in lifting their lids

• Every Leader has Lids

• Everyone is born with Lids; titles and positions do not eliminate them

• The issue is not do you have Lids but what are you going to do about them

• What are some Lids you’ve faced?

Effectiveness is Multiplied by Leadership

Dedication Toward SuccessDedication Toward Success

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Now, John will introduce the second irrefutable law of

leadership...

The Law of Influencehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlLt9dO9IP8

From Captain to Private

• Lincoln’s lack of influence weakened his credibility and affected his military career

• The title of Captain wasn’t enough to keep people following

• Who do you know that is not formally recognized as a leader, but has influence over others?

• What’s the difference between management and leadership?

• What are some positive ways you could expand your influence in your organization?

Myths about Leadership & Influence• The Management Myth

• Leaders may manage, but managers focus on process and maintaining the system.

• The Entrepreneurial Myth

• Leaders may be entrepreneurial, but finding and monetizing opportunity isn’t leadership.

• The Pioneer Myth

• Leaders may be pioneers, but pioneers may just be trendsetters and often are not leaders

• The Knowledge Myth

• Leaders are knowledgeable, but knowledge doesn’t make a leader

• The Position Myth

• Leaders may hold important positions, but a position doesn’t make a leader

Remember the reason why we grow & develop is to fulfill our calling, and that God is

the ultimate Lid Lifter...

We Serve a Limitless God

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzqTFNfeDnE

CBC Business Owner & Professional Small Group

March 21, 2010

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

#1 Law of the Lid &

#2 Law of Influence