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If I have seen farther than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants – Isaac Newton

John Maxwell articulates four stages to move from being a personal producer to an equipper of others – Ladder climbing to Ladder Building.

Ladder Climbing – “How High Can I Go?”

Glen Turner stated the hardest challenge of getting to the top of the ladder was to get through the crowd at the bottom. This stage is really about growing and developing your fullest potential. Here are some thoughts to measure your ladder climbing capabilities.

8 thoughts……

• Make sure your ladder is on a firm foundation of integrity and character
• Is your ladder leaning against the correct building for your purposes
• Do not step on others in order to climb your ladder
• Do not skip steps on the ladder for short-cuts
• Step back occasionally to evaluate and reflect
• Do not step on others on the way down your ladder
• With each restart back-up the ladder – improve your effort
• Value the people who are holding your ladder

Ladder Holding – “How High Will Others Go With A Little Help?”

Pastor Kevin Myers at 12 Stones Church stated, “Leaders should want far more for their people than from their people.”Here are five essential ladder holding thoughts.

• It all begins with servanthood attitude
• You must be available
• You will attract people who want to climb
• Ladder holding is a pre-qualifier for discovering potential
• Over time, ladder holding multiplies effectiveness

Ladder Extending – How High With Others Go With A Lot of Help?”

Chris Hodges stated that a dream is a compelling vision you see in your heart that is too big to accomplish without the help of others. When you start holding the ladder for others, you are actually helping them go to higher levels. This level is all about being a mentor. Here are some thoughts about being a ladder extension for others.

• You need a testimony of success in your own life
• You must possess the correct skills – I.e. relational, attitude, leadership communication
• Maturity – you should be ahead of the person you are mentoring
• Humility required

Ladder Building – “Can i Help Them Build Their Own Ladder?”

Ladder building is all about giving another leader permission, equipment, and empowerment to build their own ladder. Sam chand’s books are influential in this discussion; Who’s Holding Your Ladder?, What’s Shaking Your Ladder?, Who Moved your Ladder? If you want learners to follow directions, provide the WHAT. If you want followers to lead others, give them the WHY!

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