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What is the Law of Respect? What does it take to earn respect as a leader? The Law of Respect is the seventh law of leadership put forward by John C. Maxwell. It is natural to follow someone you see as stronger than you. If the leader is deemed weaker in some way, they won’t be as respected and people don’t follow people they don’t respect. Keep reading to learn about Maxwell’s Law of Respect.
Are incentives and rewards the same thing? What is the key difference between the two concepts? Incentives and rewards are often used interchangeably, however, they are not the same thing. Incentives are ways to encourage a particular behavior with benefits that can appear in the future. In contrast, a reward needs to occur either while the behavior is happening or very shortly afterward. The difference is timing. Keep reading for a more thorough analysis on the difference between incentive and reward.
What is the Law of Intuition? What does intuition mean in the context of leadership? The Law of Intuition is the eighth of the 21 laws of leadership from John C. Maxwell. The Law of Intuition states that great leaders rely on instinct and “leadership bias”, noticing things others miss and “reading” their environments. Keep reading to learn about the Law of Intuition plus some real-world examples of its application.
What is the Fogg behavior model? What does the equation B = M A P mean? What is the difference between a behavior and an aspiration? If you were told to set aside $500 in your savings account right now, could you? There is a difference between aspiring to do something, and actually breaking down the steps to do it. The Fogg Behavior Model is a simple way of breaking down the components of behavior. Continue on to learn more about the Fogg Behavior Model.
What is Gross Domestic Happiness? How is it measured and what can be done to improve the GDH index? Gross Domestic Happiness is a measure of the overall well-being and life satisfaction of a population. The GDH is measured by collecting ratings of non-economic indicators of well-being (e.g. health, psychological well-being, living standards, etc). Keep reading to learn about Gross Domestic Happiness and how to improve it.
What is the Law of Big Mo? What can you, as a leader, do to keep your employees motivated to consistently deliver their best performance? The Law of Big Mo is the sixteenth law of leadership according to John C. Maxwell. The basic premise behind the Law of Big Mo is that motivation is propelled by momentum. Maxwell likens momentum to a freight train—it takes a lot of energy to get it moving, but once it gets going, it can plow through anything. Keep reading to learn about the Law of Big Mo and how to put it to work
If you have the motivation to change a habit, then why is still so difficult? How can the motivation graph from Tiny Habits help you move past the action line and form a habit? The motivation graph in this article is a visual representation of why it sometimes seems impossible to break a bad habit or form a better, positive one. When a task is difficult, there are a few methods to move beyond the action line and get it done. Continue below for an explanation of the motivation graph.
What is the Law of Magnetism? What do you think “magnetism” means in the context of leadership? The Law of Magnetism is the ninth law in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. The main premise behind the Law of Magnetism is that people tend to gravitate towards and follow people who are similar to them. Keep reading to learn about Maxwell’s Law of Magnetism and learn some real-world examples of its application.
What do we know about the psychology of happiness? What are the two main routes for achieving happiness, from a psychological standpoint? At a high level, the research on the psychology of happiness posits two approaches for achieving and maintaining happiness. The first approach deals with expectation-driven happiness which depends on personal expectations. The second approach deals with biochemical or drug-induced happiness. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of happiness.
Want to know how to make a habit stick after you’ve developed it? Why is daily rehearsal so important? What are the five main skills needed to build on your habits? In order to make a habit stick, rehearsal in our daily lives is crucial. Rehearsing habits helps you acquire the habit quickly and helps you remember to perform the habit. Keep reading to learn more about how rehearsing and building upon Tiny Habits.