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Do you fear that you may inadvertently be having a diminishing effect on your staff? Do you want to know how to avoid being an Accidental Diminisher? Accidental Diminishers often have the best intentions and don’t realize the diminishing effect they’re causing. There are three steps you need to follow to ensure you are a Multiplier and not an Accidental Diminisher. Continue reading to learn how to avoid being an Accidental Diminisher.
What is the Law of Timing? Why is timing so crucial in leadership? The Law of Timing is the nineteenth of John C. Maxwell’s 21 laws of leadership. This law is about doing the right thing at the right time. However, it’s not so easy in practice. To effectively implement the Law of Timing, you need understanding, maturity, confidence, decisiveness, experience, intuition, and preparation. Keep reading for more about John Maxwell’s Law of Timing.
Why is it more beneficial to make important decisions collectively rather than independently? How do you structure a good workplace debate? What decision-making mistakes should you avoid? Decision-making Multipliers know how important the collective decision-making process is. They consult as many people as possible and ask debatable questions before carrying out a decision. Diminishers, however, don’t encourage debate and prioritize their own opinions. Keep reading to learn about the importance of collective decision-making.
What does it mean to be a Taoist leader? How can Taoist leaders guide other leaders? Why must Taoist leaders never introduce the concept of “goodness”? In Taoism, leadership is used to promote harmony and balance. A Taoist leader needs to learn to be trustworthy, use action over words, be unbiased, and guide others to the Tao. Keep reading for more about Taoist leaders.
What is the Law of Legacy? What kind of legacy would you want to leave behind once you’ve resigned from your leadership position? The Law of Legacy is the final law of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. In the words of Maxwell, the Law of Legacy states that “a leader’s lasting value is measured by succession.” He believes that leaders should decide early on what kind of legacy they want to leave behind and then work towards building it while still in the leadership position. Keep reading to learn about Maxwell’s Law of Legacy and some
How can you improve the abilities of your team? How do Knowledge Multipliers encourage employees? What Diminishing behaviors inhibit growth? Knowledge Multipliers use employee encouragement tactics to increase their team’s intelligence and abilities. The three practices they use are to spark direction, challenge people, and create conviction. Knowledge Diminishers, however, tend to show off, test others, micromanage, and create boredom. Continue on to learn the best employee encouragement practices and what behaviors to avoid.
What is The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership about? What are the most important components of leadership, according to its author John C. Maxwell? In The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John C. Maxwell shares what he’s learned from his lifelong study of leadership. There’s more to leadership than being in charge or having a title, and the 21 laws cover influence, trust, and the importance of serving others. Here is a brief overview of the book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell.
Do you want to implement Multiplier leadership practices into your workplace? How do you foster a Multiplier culture? It’s one thing to have one Multiplier Leader, but when you implement Multiplier leadership practices on a large scale, you create a Multiplier culture. Here is what to do and what not to do when creating a Multiplier culture. Keep reading for advice on how to implement Multiplier leadership on a large scale.
What is the Law of Victory? What do you think all victorious leaders have in common? The Law of Victory is the 15th law of leadership by John C. Maxwell. According to this law, true leaders aspire to victory, so much so, that they don’t even bother with a Plan B because they are that confident Plan A will work. Read about John C. Maxwell’s Law of Victory and how to put it to work for your business.
What is the Law of Buy-in? What can you, as a leader, do to get people to see and follow your vision? The Law of Buy-in is the fourteenth law in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. The gist of the Law of Buy-in is that people first buy into the leader, and then into their vision. So if you want others to follow your vision, you need them to, first and foremost, follow you—their leader. Keep reading to learn about the Law of Buy-in plus some real-world examples of its application.