The document discusses the Law of Influence from "The 21 Laws" book. It states that the true measure of leadership is influence and nothing more. The essence of power to influence others lies in getting others to participate. It then discusses myths about leadership, including that leadership and management are the same, that entrepreneurs are always opportunistic, and that titles or positions define leadership. Real leadership is based on character, relationships, knowledge, intuition, and experience.
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2016 Masterminds — 21 Laws — 2 The Law of Influence
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Masterminds — Review
Homework
1. Leadership evaluation review.
2. What’s on your stop-doing list?
3. [Action], how do you plan to lift
your leadership lid this year?
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“The true measure of leadership is
Influence
— nothing more, nothing less.”
Law No.
2
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“The very essence of all
power to influence lies in
getting the other person to
participate.”
Harry A. Overstreet
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5 Myths About Leadership
Management Myth Leading and managing are the same thing.
Entrepreneur Myth Entrepreneurs are skilled at seeing opportunities and
going after them.
Knowledge Myth Neither IQ nor education necessarily equates to
leadership.
Pioneer Myth Being a trendsetter is not the same as being a leader.
Position Myth Leadership is not based on rank or title.
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Factors About Your Leadership
Character — Who you are
Relationship — Who you know
Knowledge — What you know
Intuition — What you feel
Experience — Where you’ve been
Ability — What you can do
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1. What is the difference between management and leadership?
2. Do you agree that leadership is influence? Why?
3. What obstacles might one come up against if they have bought into one of
the 5 leadership myths?
Discussing The Law of Influence
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● This week, try to influence five
people: a supervisor, a colleague
on your same position level in
your sphere of influence, a
follower outside of your sphere
of influence, and a family
member.
Influence Someone