YOU'RE THE LID
Some 17 years ago, my mentor and friend, John Maxwell
published a multi-million dollar best seller book, 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Over and over again, John
defines leadership as ‘influence.’
His famous statement was and is, “everything rises and falls on
leadership”. In my journey, I have
discovered these laws working in my vocation and calling – the ministry. For the past forty plus years, I have
lived out these laws – for better or worse.
The first law he writes about is called “The Law of the
Lid.” John clearly states,
“Leadership ability determines a person’s level of effectiveness.” What I have seen in every organization
that I have led or have been a part of, the top leader sets the bar, and the
organization follows. In other
words, the organization cannot exceed the abilities of the top leader – he or
she IS the Lid. I’ve seen so many
churches or non-profit organizations being frustrated with their level of
growth. The answer which we don’t
always like to hear, is that the leader is the one who moves the bar higher,
ONLY as they improve their own leadership abilities.
John writes, “The higher you want to climb, the more you
need leadership. The greater the impact you want to make, the greater your
influence needs to be.”
Are you frustrated as a leader that others are not following
as you like? Are you expecting results that just are not happening in your
church, organization, or civic group? What kind of leader are you? How well do you understand the power of
your influence in your organization?
Would you like to go to the ‘next level?’
Whether I like it or not, I, as a leader, AM the Lid of my
group. They will not go beyond the
level of my leadership. I am
determined to raise the bar – to lift the lid! That means I am on a journey of
leadership growth.
Want to join
me? Need some help? I would be honored to come alongside
you and let’s journey together toward excellence. Contact me and let’s take the
journey together this year. (click the link below)
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