Galen Bell Presents The 360 Degree Leader

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Galen Bell PresentsThe 360 Degree Leader

• By
• John Maxwell

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Foundational Principles

• Everything rises and falls on leadership.
  
• Leadership is influence nothing more, nothing
  less.
• He who says he leads but no one follows is only
  taking a walk. John
  Maxwell

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Leadership Myths

• Position Myth I cant lead if I am not at the
  top.
• Destination Myth When I get to the top, then I
  will learn to lead.
• Influence Myth If I were on top, people would
  follow me.
• Inexperience Myth When I get to the top, Ill
  be in control.
• Freedom Myth When I get to the top, Ill no
  longer be limited.
• Potential Myth I cant reach my potential if
  Im not the top leader.
• All-or-Nothing Myth If I cant get to the top,
  then I wont try to lead.

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Challenges to Being a 360 Leader

• Frustration Challenge Following an Ineffective
  Leader
• Multi-Hat Challenge 1 Head - Many Hats
• Ego Challenge Hidden in the Middle

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Leading Up

• Lead yourself well.
• Lighten your leaders load.
• Be willing to do what others wont.
• Know when to push and when to back-off.
• Be a go-to player.

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Leading Across

• Complete fellow leaders instead of competing with
  them.
• Avoid office politics.
• Expand your circle.
• Let the best idea win.
• Dont pretend you are perfect.

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Leading Down

• Walk slowly through the halls.
• See everyone as a 10.
• Develop team members as individuals.
• Help people work in their strength zones.
• Model the behavior you want.

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So What?The Value of 360º Leaders

• A team of leaders is more effective than just one
  leader.
• Leading well in one role prepares one to be a
  better leader in other roles.
• Strong leaders in the middle make better leaders
  at the top.

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Maxwell Essentials

• 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
• Winning With People
• Developing The Leader Within You
• 17 Laws of Teamwork
• Leaders Communicate Few Connect