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Are you looking for The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership<\/a><\/em> quotes by John C. Maxwell<\/a>? What are some of his most notable ideas about leadership?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership<\/em>, John C. Maxwell shares what he\u2019s learned from his lifelong study of leadership. The following quotes highlight some of his key ideas about leadership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue on for The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership <\/em>quotes by John C. Maxwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership<\/em>: Quotes and Passages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen it comes to identifying a real leader, that task can be much easier. Don’t listen to the claims of the person professing to be the leader. Don’t examine his credentials. Don’t check his title. Check his influence. The proof of leadership is found in the followers.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

According to Maxwell, the true value of a leader is measured not by his\/her rank or position, but by the influence they have over their followers. Followers consider several factors when choosing whether or not to follow (or be influenced by) a leader: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Positive character traits <\/strong>(Law #6, leaders have good character). Some people are by nature sincere, diligent, and trustworthy. People tend to follow potential leaders who have admirable personalities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Personal connections<\/a>. <\/strong>People who personally know a potential leader are more likely to follow them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cb For example, when you start a new job, prioritize relationship-building with your coworkers and employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Competence. <\/strong>Followers consider whether or not their potential leader is knowledgeable and has a plan for the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Intuition <\/strong>(Law #8, leaders pay attention to intangibles). Is a potential leader aware of intangibles as well as quantifiable details? Consider things like morale, motivation, timing, and energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Background. <\/strong>If a potential leader already has experience acting in a leadership position, followers are more likely to give them the benefit of the doubt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Track record. <\/strong>Has the potential leader successfully led projects before? \u25cb To get a track record, you need to take charge of projects. You can start small, by, for example, planning an event for your immediate family or a few friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25cf Capacity. <\/strong>Followers consider whether or not a potential leader will help them achieve their goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. Leaders who are good navigators are capable of taking their people just about anywhere.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

In this quote, Maxwell is talking about the Law of Navigation<\/a>, which is the fourth of the 21 laws of leadership. The Law of Navigation is all about having a vision for your business and charting the path to get there. According to Maxwell, the key to successfully implementing the Law of Navigation is planning. He uses the acronym PLAN AHEAD to encapsulate the principles of this law: <\/p>\n\n\n\n