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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