March 31st 2012
The Law of the Inner Circle; Maxwell’s 11th Irrefutable Law of Leadership states that, a Leader’s potential is determined by those closest to him. Nobody achieves greatness alone. It is a leader’s inner circle that makes the difference.
Maxwell suggests the following five questions to consider before you admit someone to your inner circle:
Do They Have High Influence with Others? – One key to successful leadership is the ability to influence the people who influence others. How do you do that? By drawing influencers into your inner circle.
Do They Bring a Complementary Gift to the Table? – Bring a few key people into your inner circle that possess strengths in your areas of weakness.
Do They Hold a Strategic Position in the Organisation? – Some people belong in your inner circle because of their importance to the organisation. If you and they are not working on the same page, the entire organization is in trouble.
Do They Add Value to Me and to the Organisation? – The people in your inner circle must add value to you personally. They should also have a proven track record as assets to the organisation. Seek for your inner circle people who help you improve.
Do They Positively Impact Other Inner Circle Members? – Team chemistry is vital. You want your inner circle to have a good fit with one another. You also want inner circle members to make one another better, to raise one another’s game.
Have you surrounded yourself with high performers?
Are they extending your reach and influence to help you become a better leader?
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