Overview

1. Dr. John C. Maxwell Overview

2. John C. Maxwell • Author • Over 30 books • Over 15 million sold • Speaker • 250,000 a year • Former Minister • Five Honorary Doctorates

3. Premise of the book “The true measure of leadership is ________ - nothing more - nothing less.” - Dr. John C. Maxwell influence

4. Leadership is…. People • ________ more than projects. • __________ more than maintenance. • ____ more than science. • ________ more than formula. • ______ more than procedure. • _____ more than caution. • _______ more than reaction. • ______________ more than rules. • Who you ____ more than what you do. Movement Art Intuition Vision Risk Action Relationships are

5. Book Summary

6. Book Summary • Segments of Book • 7 Myths of Leadership • Challenges • Leading Up • Leading Across • Leading Down

7. The 7 Myths Often Believed by Those in the Middle • The Position Myth: “I can’t lead if I am not at the ____.” • The Destination Myth: “When I get to the top, then I’ll ______ to lead.” • The Influence Myth: “If I were on top, then people would _______ me.” • The Inexperience Myth: “When I get to the top, I’ll be in _______.” • The Freedom Myth: “When I get to the top, I’ll no longer be ________.” • The Potential Myth: “I can’t reach my ________ if I’m not the top leader.” • The All-or-Nothing Myth: “If I _____ get to the top, then I won’t try to lead.” top learn follow control limited potential can’t

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9. Reproduction Results Relationships Rights Five Levels of Leadership Personhood Respect People Development Production Permission Position

10. Great Quote “Leadership is a _______ you make, not a _____ you sit.” - Dr. John C. Maxwell choice place

11. The Challenges 360 Leaders Face • The Tension Challenge: The ________ of being “caught in the middle.” • The Frustration Challenge: Following an __________ leader. • The Multi-Hat Challenge: One head….many _____. • The Ego Challenge: You’re often ________ in the middle. • The Fulfillment Challenge: Leaders like the _____ more than the middle. • The Vision Challenge: Championing the vision is more difficult when you didn’t _______ it. • The Influence Challenge: Leading others ________ your position is not easy. pressure ineffective hats hidden front create beyond

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13. The Principles needed to Lead Up • Lead __________ exceptionally well. • _________ your leader’s load. • Be willing to do what others ______. • Do more than manage-______! • Invest in __________ chemistry. • Be prepared every time you take your leader’s ______. • Know when to _____ and when to back off. • Become a _______ player. • Be better ___________ than you are today. yourself Lighten won’t lead relational time push go-to tomorrow

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15. The Principles needed to Lead Across • Understand, practice, and ________ the leadership loop. • Put completing fellow leaders ahead of __________ with them. • Be a ________. • Avoid ________ politics. • Expand your __________ of acquaintances. • Let the best idea ____. • Don’t pretend you’re ___________. complete competing friend office circle win perfect

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17. The Principles needed to Lead Down • Walk _________ through the halls. • See ___________ as a “10”. • __________ each team-member as a person. • Place people in their __________ zones. • Model the behavior you __________. • Transfer the ________. • Reward for _________. slowly everyone Develop strength desire vision results

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19. Suggested Reading: John C. Maxwell Other Books

20. Questions