Bryce Henson

The ​Law of Buy-In​ says, “​People buy into the leader, then the vision. ​” 

Maxwell writes, “​many people who approach the area of vision in leadership have it all backward. 

They believe that if the cause is good enough, people will automatically buy into it and follow.

That’s a false belief, as you must remember.

“​People buy into the leader, then the vision. ​” 

In fact, every message that people receive is filtered through the messenger who delivers it. If you consider the messenger to be credible, then you believe the message has value.

This is why celebrity endorsements are so successful. 

If people trust the celebrity, they’ll buy what they are selling.

To put a bow on this point:

If people buy into both the leader and the vision, they’ll get behind the leader. When they buy into the leader but not the vision, you’ll need a new vision, but it’s not the end of the world.

This is the power of LEADERSHIP.

This is the power of the LAW OF BUY-IN.

Your message today:

Continue to invest in developing your leadership skills.

When you do, you will create more buy in and success for the company and in all aspects of your life. 

Maxwell describes the Law of the Picture: 

“When leaders show the way with the right actions, their followers model them and succeed.” 

Yes, that’s right.

A leader’s job is to create a picture which serves as a model for their team. 

Although there’s a dichotomy in this.

As at the same time..

The leader cannot lose sight of the practicality of the moment and what it takes on a daily basis to get there.

This is also still why I both own and am a client of Fit Body.

As your global CEO as my primary focus..

My job is to focus, create and cast the vision for our team to model.

All while being able to see the business at the ground level.

I need to be fit.

I need to attend weekly sessions.

I need to engage with coaches.

I need to use the Nutrition coaching app. 

I need to see our marketing in action.

With this clarity, it allows me to create a better model and picture for you and all. 

So to bring this home to specific your leadership as today’s lesson…

When you create a strong model for your team by your actions, they then have the space to grow and execute against your vision!

In his chapter on the Law of the Inner Circle, Maxwell expresses no one leader can excel at all the 21 laws.

Nor does 1 person have enough bandwidth to execute the entire vision of an organization. 

Especially if that vision makes a true impact.

 This is why every leader needs a team.

And as a core part of the team. Successful leaders need a strong inner circle of people who collectively make that leader better than they would be on their own.

As Maxwell puts it, “those closest to you determine your level of success.” 

The tough part is many people are not intentional about this circle.

They drift along latching on or hanging on to other that provide comfort and reassurance overgrowth.

This is a recipe for mediocrity.

If you are reading this, I know you have no desire to me mediocre.

So, my message for you today is to first become aware of the law of the inner circle. 

Realize you need to attract strong people in your life and as a part of our team.

The best way to do this is invest in your personal growth.

As you grow, you will organically attract the people you need to align with in your circle.  

When you do, you win, your team wins, and your clients win.

Onward.

In his chapter on the Law of the Inner Circle, Maxwell expresses no one leader can excel at all the 21 laws.

Nor does 1 person have enough bandwidth to execute the entire vision of an organization. 

Especially if that vision makes a true impact.

This is why every leader needs a team.

And as a core part of the team. Successful leaders need a strong inner circle of people who collectively make that leader better than they would be on their own.

As Maxwell puts it, “those closest to you determine your level of success.” 

The tough part is many people are not intentional about this circle.

They drift along latching on or hanging on to other that provide comfort and reassurance overgrowth.

This is a recipe for mediocrity. 

If you are reading this, I know you have no desire to me mediocre.

So, my message for you today is to first become aware of the law of the inner circle. 

Realize you need to attract strong people in your life and as a part of our team.

The best way to do this is invest in your personal growth.

As you grow, you will organically attract the people you need to align with in your circle. 

When you do, you win, your team wins, and your clients win.

Onward.

On the Law of Connection, John Maxwell writes…

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

Logic is important.

But alone it will only take you so far. 

In order to really get people on board with your mission & leadership, you need to connect with their HEARTS through their emotions.

Yes, people are EMOTIONAL beings. People need to feel LOVED and VALUED around their emotions. 

How?

There are many ways to do this, but here are a few:

• • Be open and vulnerable. When you share your inner feelings & struggles, it creates a deep connection.
  • Be curious. Ask questions about THEM!
  • Use the phrase: “Enough about me, how about you? How are you, what’s new? Tell me about that trip, etc!”
  • Then LISTEN intently!
  • Be PRESENT. This makes people feel valued.
  • Engage. Create and hold eye contact. 
  • Share gratitude and love. When sincere, tell someone you love them early and often.

When you create connections around emotion, people put their guard down, you gain friendship and INFLUENCE which is the foundation of leadership.