Leadership Development
1. Read "The Law of Victory" portion of "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership"
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y2LfR57PeyAi7j6MzY_ixUbg77IKwVvc/view?ts=5e4ac657
2. Watch "The Law of Victory" portion of "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" video
After reading the chapter, answer the following questions:
1. How do the words of Winston Churchill reflect the Law of Victory?
2. How do the actions of Winston Churchill reflect the Law of Victory?
3. How do you think Franklin Roosevelt's prior commitment to the Law of Victory factored into how he led America during WWII?
4. Identify and describe someone in your profession or area of service who reflects the Law of Victory.
Rate your own leadership by placing the number 1, 2, or 3 next to each of the following statements: 1=Never 2=Sometimes 3=Always
1. I experience success as a leader.
2. I overcome and learn from my defeats, setbacks or failures.
3. I work in environments where I am best suited to lead the team to victory.
4. I function well under pressure.
5. After a setback I recover quickly.
6. Change is not only accepted but quickly embraced by the key leaders in our organization.
7. I will implement something even if all the "bugs and kinks" aren't worked out yet.
8. I not only cast vision, I give the strategy for implementing that vision.
9. My leadership attitude is: There is no Plan B. We will accomplish our primary mission.
10. I am willing to make significant personal sacrifices in order to achieve the overall mission.
11. All the leaders on my team possess a committed and "fighting" spirit to see victory achieved.
12. The majority of my team is willing to give up their rights and even "sacrifice" a small win for themselves in order to attain the big-picture victory.
13. I can carve a path through defeat in order to achieve ultimate victory.
14. There is a direct correlation between my personal preparation and readiness as a leader and the success of my team.
15. We celebrate victories by including as many people in the organization as possible and use the victory to g launch us toward the next big goal.
16. I focus on the priorities that lead to success rather than giving in to the "tyranny of the urgent."
17. We celebrate both small and large victories.
18. I view mistakes and failures as stepping stones to success.
19. I insist that we all focus more on getting the job done than who gets the credit.
20. I expect high-caliber and competent leadership from myself and those around me.
Total
50-60-This is an area of strength. Continue growing as a leader but also spend time helping others to develop in this area.
40-49-This area may not be hurting you as a leader, but it isn't helping you much either. To strengthen your leadership, develop yourself in this area.
20-39-This is an area of weakness in your leadership. Until you grow in this area, your leadership effectiveness will be negatively impacted.
Answer the following questions and discuss your answers when you meet with your mentoring group.
1. What are the three components that the author believes are necessary for victory?
2. Are there other factors the author didn't mention? If so, name them.
3. Has anyone in your organization consistently demonstrated the Law of Victory?
4. Which of the three components of victory do you think your team strongly displays? Explain.
5. How can your team strengthen its Unity of Vision?
6. As a leader, how can you express your dedication to victory?
7. How can you help those on your team reach their potential?