LEARN IT
“If we are honest with ourselves, we’ll admit that the toughest person to
lead is ourselves.” John Maxwell
We don’t see ourselves as we see others. If you don’t look at yourself realistically, how will you understand where your personal difficulties lie?
We are harder on others than we are on ourselves. Do you let yourself off the hook after a difficult time?
LIVE IT
Learn Followership – Only a leader who has followed well knows how to lead others well.
Leaders who have not followed well, tend to be: (1) Prideful; (2) Unrealistic; (3) Rigid; (4) Autocratic.
Develop Self-Discipline How have you developed self-discipline?
Practice Patience. – When we are foolish, we want to conquer the world. When we are wise,
we want to conquer ourselves.
Seek Accountability – People who lead themselves well know a secret; they can’t trust
themselves. How do you define accountability for yourself? For others?
LEAD IT
How clearly do you see yourself?
Where do you need to grow?
How well do you take advise?
Ask five to ten friends, colleagues, and family members to evaluate you. Each of the following is worth the number beside it. Average the numbers together – 4 or below requires you to improve:
1. You don’t want advice.
2. You don’t object to advice.
3. You welcome advice.
4. You actively seek advice.
5. You often follow the advice given to you.
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