Leadership Development
1. Read "The Law of Explosive Growth" portion of "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Explosive Growth"
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y2LfR57PeyAi7j6MzY_ixUbg77IKwVvc/view?ts=5e4ac657
2. Watch "The Law of Explosive Growth" portion of "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" video
After reading the chapter, answer the following questions:
1. Why is leadership the key to growth?
2. What change did Schnatter make in the 1990s that allowed his company to experience explosive growth?
3. What organization in your field has experienced explosive growth and sustained growth? How did they grow so quickly?
4. What is the current focus in your organization: leading leaders or followers?
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. My organization experiences tremendous growth.
2. It is easy for others to see my contribution to our growth.
3. The growth of our organization is due largely to our leadership team.
4. Leadership training is available to people in our organization.
5. Our leadership development opportunities are open to everyone in the organization.
6. We invest a generous amount of money into training.
7. Our training goes beyond the basic skills of a job.
8. We have identified the core values, skills, and characteristics that we want our leadership team to possess.
9. The environment of our organization is one of a thriving leadership culture.
10. We hire high-capacity people.
11. We hire people with a proven leadership track record and potential for future growth.
12. We do long-term training instead of fast-track training.
13. People in the organization show interest in the leadership training.
14. I am committed to my own personal growth, and I invest time at least weekly to my growth plan.
15. Our leaders are more concerned with building the organization than protecting their turf.
16. The leaders of the organization set an example by investing time in their own personal growth and the personal growth of those around them.
17. I am committed to doing whatever it takes to achieve maximum results.
18. We are first devoted to meeting our customers' needs, which in turn results in our organization's growth.
19. Our organization has a great reputation in the community.
20. Other organizations similar to ours look to us for help and ideas.
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 is leader's math?
2. Why do some leaders prefer to lead followers instead of leading leaders?
3. Do you agree with the author's description of leaders who develop followers and leaders who develop leaders? Explain.
4. Why would "being fair" not always be the right choice for a leader?
5. How has your organization's leadership contributed to the growth and progress of the company?
6. Would you consider yourself a follower, a leader of followers, or a leader of leaders? Explain.
7. How do you feel about being succeeded?
8. What attitude or views about leadership do you need to adjust in order to lead leaders?
9. What will you do to help your organization experience explosive growth?