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The 360 Degree Leader The 360 Degree Leader

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John MaxwellJohn Maxwell

Foundational PrinciplesFoundational Principles

• “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”

• “Leadership is influence: nothing more, nothing less.”

• “He who says he leads but no one follows is only taking a walk.”

John Maxwell

Leadership MythsLeadership Myths

• Position Myth: “I can’t lead if I am not at the top.”

• Destination Myth: “When I get to the top, then I will learn to lead.”

• Influence Myth: “If I were on top, people would follow me.”

• Inexperience Myth: “When I get to the top, I’ll be in control.”

• Freedom Myth: “When I get to the top, I’ll no longer be limited.”

• Potential Myth: “I can’t reach my potential if I’m not the top leader.”

• All-or-Nothing Myth: “If I can’t get to the top, then I won’t try to lead.”

Challenges to Being a 360Challenges to Being a 360° Leader° Leader

• Frustration Challenge: Following an Ineffective Leader

• Multi-Hat Challenge: 1 Head - Many Hats

• Ego Challenge: Hidden in the Middle

Leading UpLeading Up

• Lead yourself well.

• Lighten your leaders load.

• Be willing to do what others won’t.

• Know when to push and when to back-off.

• Be a go-to player.

Leading AcrossLeading Across

• Complete fellow leaders instead of competing with them.

• Avoid office politics.

• Expand your circle.

• Let the best idea win.

• Don’t pretend you are perfect.

Leading DownLeading Down

• Walk slowly through the halls.

• See everyone as a “10.”

• Develop team members as individuals.

• Help people work in their strength zones.

• Model the behavior you want.

So What?So What?The Value of 360The Value of 360ºº Leaders Leaders

• A team of leaders is more effective than just one leader.

• Leading well in one role prepares one to be a better leader in other roles.

• Strong leaders in the middle make better leaders at the top.

Maxwell EssentialsMaxwell Essentials

• 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

• Winning With People

• Developing The Leader Within You

• 17 Laws of Teamwork

• Leaders Communicate: Few Connect