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Laws of Leadership
By John C. Maxwell
Adapted by S. Magombedze
(I Samuel 13:22)
Saul was limited by the lid of denial.
(I Samuel 13:13-14)
Saul was limited by the lid of impulsiveness.
(I Samuel 14:43-44)
Saul was limited by the lid of pride.
(I Samuel 15:12)
(I Samuel 15:17-19)
Saul was limited by the lid of jealousy.
(I Samuel 18:8-9)
Saul was limited by the lid of anger.
(I Samuel 18:10-11)
Saul was limited by the lid of deceit.
(I Samuel 18:21-29)
Samuel 17:34-37)
David lifted the lid for others. (I Samuel
17:51-53)
David lifted the lid of the whole nation. (I
Samuel 18:5-7)
to do?
Who are the lid-lifters in my life?
What have been the lid lifting experiences
of my life?
How do I lift the lid for others?
2. Law of Influence
The true measure of leadership is
influencenothing more, nothing less.
EXAMPLE: JOSHUA
EXAMPLE: NUMBERS 13-14
(Joshua 1:16-18)
Joshuas influence grew because he
Take Leadership
A strategy coordinator is a person who takes
responsibility for reaching an unevangelized
people group or population segment with
the Gospel of Christ.
Take Leadership
Leadership can be offered; then it must be
taken.
Leadership skills can be learned; character
comes from within.
Bosses give orders and expect compliance;
leaders give vision and expect competency.
Leaders share information openly and
expect the leadership base to broaden.
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3. Law of Process
Leadership develops daily, not in a day.
EXAMPLE: JOSEPH
TEXT: GENESIS 37-45
leader?
4. Law of Navigation
Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a
leader to chart the course.
EXAMPLE: NEHEMIAH
TEXT: NEHEMIAH 1-6
Good leaders
Know the way
Show the way
Go the way
THE PRINCIPLES OF
NAVIGATION:
The Principle of Simplification.
THE PRINCIPLES OF
NAVIGATION:
The Principle of Participation.
THE PRINCIPLES OF
NAVIGATION:
The Principle of Motivation.
THE PRINCIPLES OF
NAVIGATION:
The Principle of Cooperation.
THE PRINCIPLES OF
NAVIGATION:
The Principle of Affirmation.
5. Law of E. F. Hutton
When the real leader speaks, people
listen.
EXAMPLE: DANIEL
TEXT: DANIEL 5 ;
ACTS 27:9-11, 21-25, 30-44
who we know.
Sacrifice: People listen to us because of
integrity.
incarnate meekness.
Competence: People listen to us because of
our abilities and expertise.
Courage: People listen to us when we
demonstrate conviction.
leader.
They want to see COMPETENCE in their
leader.
They want to sense COMPASSION from
their leader.
leader.
They want to feel a CONNECTION to
their leader.
They want to make a CONTRIBUTION
their leader.
They want to spot CONVICTIONS in their
leader.
They want to join a CAUSE with their
leader.
leader.
They want to see CONFIDENCE in their
leader.
They want to sense COURAGE from their
leader.
my image?
Do people trust me without hesitation?
7. Law of Respect
People naturally follow leaders stronger
than themselves.
EXAMPLE: DEBORAH
TEXT: JUDGES 4:4-16
OBSERVATIONS ON THIS
LAW
Deborah put this law to work for her
because she provided
Relationship with her followers. (Judges
4:6-8)
Roadmaps for her followers. (Judges 4:6-7)
OBSERVATIONS ON THIS
LAW
Responsiveness to her followers. (Judges
4:8-10)
Respect for her followers. (Judges 4:14)
Resources for her followers. (Judges 4:6-7)
Resolve toward her followers. (Judges 4:9,
14)
me about my leadership?
8. Law of Intuition
Leaders evaluate everything with a
leadership bias.
EXAMPLE: JETHRO
TEXT: EXODUS 18:17-27
ministry?
Do I have any Jethros around who can help
9. Law of Magnetism
Who you are is who you attract.
EXAMPLE: ELIJAH
TEXT: II KINGS 2:1-14
OBSERVATIONS ON THIS
LAW
Every leader has a measure of magnetism.
A leaders magnetism may impact others
OBSERVATIONS ON THIS
LAW
Magnetism is neither good nor bad in itself.
listening.
Instead of modeling greed, he should have
modeled generosity.
Instead of protecting his image, he should
me?
CHARACTER
INTUITIVE
RESPONSIVE
COMPETENT
LOYAL
ENERGETIC
exceptionally courageous.
I Chronicles 12:8, 15
it to be complete?
(Acts 9:26-27)
He represented Paul before significant
contacts. (Acts 9:27)
He defended Paul against sharp criticism.
(Acts 9:26-27)
He equipped Paul to function in his specific
capabilities. (Acts 9:28-29)
He supported Paul amidst serious
challenges. (Acts 9:29-30)
do it?
When I fail to empower others, how much
does it have to do with my own insecurities
as a leader?
What have been empowering experiences in
my life?
How can I better empower those who work
beside me?
E Empowerment
N Navigation
T Tools
leaders?
Who am I developing as a leader?
What am I doing intentionally to prepare
them for leadership roles?
What could I do better to prepare
tomorrows leaders?
Josiahs breakthrough
HE UNDERSTOOD THE ROOT ISSUES THAT
WOULD BRING VICTORY
(II Chronicles 34:14-21)
HE DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT TO GET
THE JOB ACCOMPLISHED (II Chronicles 34:2233)
experience victory?
What can I do to lead my team to experience
fostered momentum?
Do I sense it when we dont have
momentum, and am I able to discern why
we dont have it?
What must I do now to cooperate with the
Holy Spirit in order to build momentum?
THE 80 / 20 PRINCIPLE
Who are your top 20% most influential people
that you should invest time in and train?
What are the top 20% most productive activities
or ministries that you should focus on?
When is the top 20% most fruitful time of your
day that you should spend on your most
important projects?
Money
Popularity
Familiar
surroundings
Status
Time
Possessions
(Exodus 3:10-12)
At the burning bush, theres no sign of selfrighteousness. Moses is weak & he knows it.
(Exodus 3:13-14)
God had to get Moses into a hungry place. After
forty years, Moses was ready to submit.
(Exodus 4:1-13)
God ultimately breaks him of all self-preoccupation
& self-promotion. He is surrendered.
moment
Her fate would not differ from the rest of the
crowd (v.13)
God will bless someone else who would (v.14a)
She may lose more than an opportunity (v.14b)
She could miss out on her God-given mission
in life (v.14c)
legacy:
I INSTRUCTION in a life related context.
D DEMONSTRATION in a life related
context.
E EXPERIENCE in a life related context.
A ASSESSMENT in a life related context.
KNOWLEDGE
(Luke 8:9-10)
VISION
(Matthew 4:19, John 4:35)
TRUST
(Matthew 10:1-8)
EVALUATION
(Luke 10:17-24)
POWER
(John 20:22, Acts 1:8)
LAUNCH
(Matthew 28:18-20)