Verse & Vine

Leadership

Maxwell's 21 Laws of Leadership

Timeless principles from John C. Maxwell, released in weekly batches to grow your influence, character, and impact.

This week

  1. 13

    Law of the Picture

    People do what people see.

  2. 14

    Law of Buy-in

    People buy into the leader, then the vision.

  3. 15

    Law of Victory

    Leaders find a way for the team to win.

  4. 16

    Law of the Big Mo

    Momentum is a leader's best friend.

  5. 17

    Law of Priorities

    Leaders understand that activity is not necessarily accomplishment.

  6. 18

    Law of Sacrifice

    A leader must give up to go up.

  7. 19

    Law of Timing

    When to lead is as important as what to do and where to go.

  8. 20

    Law of Explosive Growth

    To add growth, lead followers; to multiply, lead leaders.

  9. 21

    Law of Legacy

    A leader's lasting value is measured by succession.

Archive

  1. 1

    Law of the Lid

    Leadership ability determines a person's level of effectiveness.

  2. 2

    Law of Influence

    The true measure of leadership is influence — nothing more, nothing less.

  3. 3

    Law of Process

    Leadership develops daily, not in a day.

  4. 4

    Law of Navigation

    Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course.

  5. 5

    Law of Addition

    Leaders add value by serving others.

  6. 6

    Law of Solid Ground

    Trust is the foundation of leadership.

  7. 7

    Law of Respect

    People naturally follow leaders stronger than themselves.

  8. 8

    Law of Intuition

    Leaders evaluate everything with a leadership bias.

  9. 9

    Law of Magnetism

    Who you are is who you attract.

  10. 10

    Law of Connection

    Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand.

  11. 11

    Law of the Inner Circle

    A leader's potential is determined by those closest to him.

  12. 12

    Law of Empowerment

    Only secure leaders give power to others.