John Maxwell sums up his thoughts on the Law of Respect in one key sentence:   “Followers are attracted to people who are better leaders than themselves.”  As it is rare that someone would follow a leader they do not respect and can easily outperform. This is why continuing to build your character while you remain…

No one will follow a leader they dont trust. Therefore, Trust is the nucleus of strong leadership and a healthy organization.  While no one is perfect. Every leader will make mistakes and lose some credibility from time to time. Developing strong trust needs to be the focus of any strong leader and thriving organization. The…

The Law of Addition is the 5th law of leadership. The Law of Addition states that a truly great leader leads by adding value and serving others rather than climbing the ranks. How can you add value? There are many, but here are a few. Value people. Make yourself available to your people. Relate to…

Anyone Can Steer the Ship, but It Takes a Leader to Chart the Course.  This is the Law of Navigation. As the leader of your life, it’s YOUR responsibility to chart the course. Leadership in its foundational form is about taking responsibility.  That said, you can and should enlist the help of others who have…

I wish Law #3 weren’t true but it is.  “Leadership is learned daily, not in a day.”  The tough truth is that there is no instant solution that will make you a great leader. You need to work on it every day by making personal development a part of your daily routine.  This is the…