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10 Things About Great Leadership That Will Never Change (no matter how hard we try)

October 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

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To become great leaders, there is a point where we must realize that there are some rules of the road that we cannot change, no matter how hard we try.

I call them “the immutable laws of leadership“, the backbone of any successful foray into this honorable vocation.

Once we decide to live by them, build on them, and lead by them, we give ourselves a fabulous chance for great success.

If we choose to defy them, manipulate or change them, or simply ignore them, the deck will be stacked against us.

There are 10 laws in particular that fall into the “immutable” category that have made the biggest difference for my personal success as a leader, and I trust they will serve you well too.  Click through to find further insights on each of them.

  1. Until you figure out WHY you want to lead, you cannot deliver great leadership

  2. Your team can only be great in an atmosphere of truth and transparency

  3. Leadership by osmosis doesn’t work

  4. Your way isn’t the only way

  5. If you are going to make rules for ALL, then apply them to ALL

  6. Great teams are made by hiring people smarter than you

  7. If you want them to remember something, you have to say it at least 15 times (Terry’s Rule)

  8. Those who learn best from wisely selected history are destined to greatness

  9. Facts are stubborn things – ignore them at your peril

  10. You have to let them fail

Lead Well!

(PS: Click HERE, or the pic above, to get a larger image of the 10 Laws for your wall or desk)

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