Leadership

These are the things I've learned about leadership over summer.

The 17 Undisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell

1. The Law of Significance: One Is Too Small a Number to Achieve Greatness
2. The Law of the Big Picture: The Goal is More Important Than the Role
3. The Law of the Niche: All Players Have a Place Where They Add the Most Value
4. The Law of the Great Challenge ("Mount Everest"): As the Challenge Escalates, the Need for Teamwork Elevates
5. The Law of the Chain: The Strength of the Team Is Impacted by Its Weakest Link
6. The Law of the Catalyst: Winning Teams Have Players Who Make Things Happen
7. The Law of the Vision ("Compass"): Vision Gives Team Members Direction and Confidence
8. The Law of the Bad Apple: Rotten Attitudes Ruin a Team
9. The Law of Countability: Teammates Must Be Able to Count on Each Other When It Counts
10. The Law of the Price Tag: The Team Fails to Reach Its Potential When It Fails to Pay the Price
11. The Law of the Scoreboard: The Team Can Make Adjustments When It Knows Where It Stands
12. The Law of the Bench: Great Teams Have Great Depth
13. The Law of Identity: Shared Values Define the Team
14. The Law of Communication: Interaction Fuels Action
15. The Law of the Edge: The Difference Between Two Equally Talented Teams Is Leadership
16. The Law of High Morale: When You're Winning, Nothing Hurts
17. The Law of Dividends: Investing in the Team Compounds Over Time

9 Roles of a Team Leader

1. Provide purpose
2. Build a star team, not a team of stars
3. Establish shared ownership for the results
4. Develop team members to fullest potential
5. Make the work interesting and engaging
6. Develop a self-managing team
7. Motivate and inspire team members
8. Lead and facilitate constructive communication
9. Monitor, but don't micromanage

What kind of leader are you?

1. Lion
2. Fox
3. Saint Bernard

Leadership styles

1. Reason
2. Excellence
3. Congeniality
4. Action