By John C Maxwell (summary by Jeffrey Bush)
- A leader sees the big picture, and understands he needs help from others.
- Great leaders produce other leaders.
- Grow a leader, and you will grow an organization.
- Followers tell you what you want to hear, leaders tell you what you need to hear.
- It takes a leader to know a leader, to grow a leader, and to show a leader. But it also
takes a lead to attract another leader. - There’s no success without a successor.
- Most people only produce when they feel like it, but leaders produce even when they
don’t feel like it. - The more people you lead, the more people you need.
- Leaders are perpetual learners.
- The first thing to look for in a potential leader is character flaws. Everyone has
weaknesses, but character is essential. - A great leader will help others have confidence in themselves.
- How many leader must be able to to communicate effectively.
- To nurture potential leaders, they need the BEST from you:
B — believe in them
E — encourages them
S — share with them
T — trust them - To nurture potential leaders, they must see leadership modeled.
- People must trust you before they will follow you.
- Time is valuable, and time spent with a potential leader is an investment.
- Good leaders give encouragement.
- A good leader will show each individual their significance as part of the big picture.
- When you nurture those around you, everyone wins.
- Good leaders are good listeners.
- How you select people is more important than how you manage people.
- Respect must be won. Respect comes from trust, care, and the ability to make hard
decisions.