Galen Bell Presents The 360 Degree Leader By

Galen Bell Presents The 360 Degree Leader By John Maxwell

Foundational Principles • “Everything rises and falls on leadership. ” • “Leadership is influence: nothing more, nothing less. ” • “He who says he leads but no one follows is only taking a walk. ” John Maxwell

Leadership Myths • Position Myth: “I can’t lead if I am not at the top. ” • Destination Myth: “When I get to the top, then I will learn to lead. ” • Influence Myth: “If I were on top, people would follow me. ” • Inexperience Myth: “When I get to the top, I’ll be in control. ” • Freedom Myth: “When I get to the top, I’ll no longer be limited. ” • Potential Myth: “I can’t reach my potential if I’m not the top leader. ” • All-or-Nothing Myth: “If I can’t get to the top, then I won’t try to lead. ”

Challenges to Being a 360° Leader • Frustration Challenge: Following an Ineffective Leader • Multi-Hat Challenge: 1 Head - Many Hats • Ego Challenge: Hidden in the Middle

Leading Up • Lead yourself well. • Lighten your leaders load. • Be willing to do what others won’t. • Know when to push and when to back-off. • Be a go-to player.

Leading Across • Complete fellow leaders instead of competing with them. • Avoid office politics. • Expand your circle. • Let the best idea win. • Don’t pretend you are perfect.

Leading Down • Walk slowly through the halls. • See everyone as a “ 10. ” • Develop team members as individuals. • Help people work in their strength zones. • Model the behavior you want.

So What? The Value of 360º Leaders • A team of leaders is more effective than just one leader. • Leading well in one role prepares one to be a better leader in other roles. • Strong leaders in the middle make better leaders at the top.

Maxwell Essentials • 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership • Winning With People • Developing The Leader Within You • 17 Laws of Teamwork • Leaders Communicate: Few Connect