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The 21 Leadership Laws
The 21 Leadership Laws describe how leadership works. They apply universally – to every leader, in every organization, and have for thousands of years.
The Law of the Lid
Leadership ability is the lid that determines a leader’s level of effectiveness.
The Law of Influence
The true measure of leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.
The Law of Process
Leadership develops daily, not in a day.
The Law of Navigation
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
The Law of the Picture
People do what people see.
The Law of Solid Ground
Trust is the foundation of leadership.
The Law of Respect
People naturally follow leaders stronger than themselves.
The Law of Intuition
Who you are defines what you see.
The Law of Magnetism
Who you are is who you attract.
The Law of Connection
Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand.
The Law of the Inner Circle
A leader’s potential is determined by those closest to them.
The Law of Empowerment
Only secure leaders give power to others.
The Law of Addition
Leaders add value by serving others.
The Law of Buy-In
People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.
The Law of Victory
Winning leaders refuse to accept defeat.
The Law of the Big Mo
Momentum is a leader’s best friend.
The Law of Priorities
Activity is not necessarily accomplishment.
The Law of Sacrifice
The higher a leader rises, the greater the responsibility and the fewer the rights.
The Law of Timing
When a leader acts is just as important as what they do.
The Law of Explosive Growth
To add growth, lead followers. To multiply, lead leaders.
The Law of Legacy
A leader’s lasting value is measured by succession.
Every law in one sentence
| No. | Law | Key idea | Original |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Law of the Lid | Leadership ability is the lid that determines a leader’s level of effectiveness. | The Law of the Lid |
| 2 | The Law of Influence | The true measure of leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less. | The Law of Influence |
| 3 | The Law of Process | Leadership develops daily, not in a day. | The Law of Process |
| 4 | The Law of Navigation | If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. | The Law of Navigation |
| 5 | The Law of the Picture | People do what people see. | The Law of the Picture |
| 6 | The Law of Solid Ground | Trust is the foundation of leadership. | The Law of Solid Ground |
| 7 | The Law of Respect | People naturally follow leaders stronger than themselves. | The Law of Respect |
| 8 | The Law of Intuition | Who you are defines what you see. | The Law of Intuition |
| 9 | The Law of Magnetism | Who you are is who you attract. | The Law of Magnetism |
| 10 | The Law of Connection | Leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand. | The Law of Connection |
| 11 | The Law of the Inner Circle | A leader’s potential is determined by those closest to them. | The Law of the Inner Circle |
| 12 | The Law of Empowerment | Only secure leaders give power to others. | The Law of Empowerment |
| 13 | The Law of Addition | Leaders add value by serving others. | The Law of Addition |
| 14 | The Law of Buy-In | People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision. | The Law of Buy-In |
| 15 | The Law of Victory | Winning leaders refuse to accept defeat. | The Law of Victory |
| 16 | The Law of the Big Mo | Momentum is a leader’s best friend. | The Law of the Big Mo |
| 17 | The Law of Priorities | Activity is not necessarily accomplishment. | The Law of Priorities |
| 18 | The Law of Sacrifice | The higher a leader rises, the greater the responsibility and the fewer the rights. | The Law of Sacrifice |
| 19 | The Law of Timing | When a leader acts is just as important as what they do. | The Law of Timing |
| 20 | The Law of Explosive Growth | To add growth, lead followers. To multiply, lead leaders. | The Law of Explosive Growth |
| 21 | The Law of Legacy | A leader’s lasting value is measured by succession. | The Law of Legacy |