Friend,
Have you ever heard someone describe a leader as someone who holds an impressive title? Have you ever assumed that just because someone is in a position of authority that they must be a great leader?
Holding a position of authority has nothing to do with leadership ability.
In John Maxwell's best-selling book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, he says, "True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence." Often, we become hung up on the titles we do or do not possess and lose sight of what it takes to become a great leader.
To help you rethink the meaning of leadership, John dispels five myths:
- The Management Myth - Leading and managing are the same.
- The Entrepreneur Myth - All entrepreneurs are leaders.
- The Knowledge Myth - Those with power and intelligence are leaders.
- The Pioneer Myth - Being the first is the same as leading.
- The Position Myth - Leadership is based on the position someone holds.
Great leaders may possess positions, knowledge, and a pioneer spirit, but their leadership ability stems directly from their capacity to influence others. Where they go, others follow, because they want to, not because they have to.
The more influence you have, the bigger the impact you make.
Building great things takes time, effort, and teams. Leaders who rely on position to encourage others to contribute rarely rise up. Leaders who influence, inspire, and energize others build legacies as they climb the ladder.
If you want to rise, you have to lift others up.
Join the leadership movement where people just like you are learning the skills to increase their influence every day. Begin growing your influence and impact when you join the John Maxwell Team!
I look forward to working with you!
Cheers,
João Silva
Team Ld
P.S. Getting started is the first step toward achieving your goals. Partner with the John Maxwell Team today.
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