For many years I have written books to add value to people. Now that you and your team have completed the leadership evaluation, I encourage you to use the following resources to enable you to lead yourself and others more efficiently.
1. THE LAW OF THE LID
Leadership Ability Determines a Person’s Level of Effectiveness
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
The Right to Lead
The 360-Degree Leader—Value #2: “Leaders Are Needed at Every Level of the Organization” and Value #4: “Good Leaders in the Middle Make Better Leaders at the Top”
2. THE LAW OF INFLUENCE
The True Measure of Leadership Is Influence—Nothing More, Nothing Less
Developing the Leader Within You—Chapter 1: “The Definition of Leadership: Influence”
The 360-Degree Leader—Section I: “The Myths of Leading from the Middle of an Organization” and Section II: “The Challenges 360Degree Leaders Face”
Winning with People
3. THE LAW OF PROCESS
Leadership Develops Daily, Not in a Day
Today Matters
Your Road Map for Success—Chapter 5: “What Should I Pack in My Suitcase?”
The 360-Degree Leader —Lead-Up Principle #9: “Be Better Tomorrow Than You Are Today”
Leadership Promises for Every Day
The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader’s Day
4. THE LAW OF NAVIGATION
Anyone Can Steer the Ship, but It Takes a Leader to Chart the Course
Developing the Leader Within You—Chapter 5: “The Quickest Way to Gain Leadership: Problem-Solving”
Thinking for a Change—Skill 2: “Unleash the Potential of Focused Thinking”; Skill 4: “Recognize the Importance of Realistic Thinking”; Skill 5: “Release the Power of Strategic Thinking”
Becoming a Person of Influence—Chapter 7: “Navigates for Other People”
5. THE LAW OF A DDITION
Leaders Add Value by Serving Others
Today Matters—Chapter 12: “Today’s Generosity Gives Me Significance”
Thinking for a Change—Skill 10: “Experience the Satisfaction of Unselfish Thinking”
Becoming a Person of Influence—Chapter 2: “Nurtures Other People”
The 360-Degree Leader —Lead-Up Principle #2: “Lighten Your Leader’s Load”; Lead-Up Principle #3: “Be Willing to Do What Others Won’t”; Lead-Across Principle #3: “Be a Friend” Lead-Across Principle #3: “Let the Best Idea Win”
Your Road Map for Success—Chapter 8: “Is It a Family Trip?” and Chapter 9: “Who Else Should I Take with Me?”
6. THE LAW OF SOLID GROUND
Trust Is the Foundation of Leadership
Developing the Leader Within You—Chapter 3: “The Most Important Ingredient of Leadership: Integrity”
Becoming a Person of Influence—Chapter 1: “Integrity with People”
The 360-Degree Leader—Lead-Up Principle #1: “Lead Yourself Exceptionally Well”
Ethics 101
7. THE LAW OF RESPECT
People Naturally Follow Leaders Stronger Than Themselves
Thinking for a Change—Skill 6: “Feel the Energy of Possibility Thinking”
Your Road Map for Success—Chapter 4: “How Do I Get There from Here?”
Winning with People
The 360-Degree Leader
8. THE LAW OF INTUITION
Leaders Evaluate Everything with a Leadership Bias
Thinking for a Change—Skill 8: “Question the Acceptance of Popular Thinking”and Skill 11: “Enjoy the Return of Bottom-Line Thinking”
The 360-Degree Leader
Leadership Gold (coming March 2008)
9. THE LAW OF MAGNETI SM
Who You Are Is Who You Attract
Today Matters—Chapter 13: “Today’s Values Give Me Direction”
The 360-Degree Leader —Lead-Across Principle #4: “Avoid Office Politics”
Talent Is Never Enough
The Choice Is Yours
10. THE LAW OF CONNECTION
Leaders Touch a Heart Before They Ask for a Hand
25 Ways to Win with People
The 360-Degree Leader —Lead-Up Principle #5: “Invest in Relational Chemistry”; Lead-Across Principle #1: “Understand, Practice, and Complete the Leadership Loop”; Lead-Down Principle #1: “Walk Slowly Through the Halls”; Lead-Down Principle #2: “See Everyone as a ‘10’”
Becoming a Person of Influence—Chapter 8: “Connects with People”
Winning with People
11. THE LAW OF THE INNER CIRCLE
A Leader’s Potential Is Determined by Those Closest to Him
The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork
The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
The 360-Degree Leader —Lead-Down Principle #4: “Place People in Their Strength Zones” and Lead-Down Principle #7: “Reward for Results”
12. THE LAW OF EMPOWERMENT
Only Secure Leaders Give Power to Others
Failing Forward
The 360-Degree Leader —Lead-Across Principle #7: “Don’t Pretend You’re Perfect”
Winning with People—Section 1: “Are We Prepared for Relationships?”
Becoming a Person of Influence—Chapter 9: “Empowers People”
Thinking for a Change—Skill 9: “Encourage the Participation of Shared Thinking”
Your Road Map for Success—Chapter 6: “How Do I Handle the Detours?”
The Difference Maker
13. THE LAW OF THE PICTURE
People Do What People See
The 360-Degree Leader—Lead-Down Principle #5: “Model the Behavior You Desire”
Developing the Leader Within You—Chapter 6: “The Extra Plus in Leadership: Attitude” and Chapter 9: “The Price Tag of Leadership: Self-Discipline”
Your Road Map for Success—Chapter 1: “The Journey Is More Fun if You Know Where You’re Going” and Chapter 2: “How Far Can I Go?”
14. THE LAW OF BUY- IN
People Buy into the Leader, Then the Vision
Developing the Leader Within You—Chapter 8: “The Indispensable Quality of Leadership: Vision”
Your Road Map for Success—Chapter 3: “How Do I Get There from Here?”
25 Ways to Win with People
Winning with People
15. THE LAW OF VICTORY
Leaders Find a Way for the Team to Win
The 360-Degree Leader—Lead-Up Principle #8: “Become a Go-To Player”
Thinking for a Change—Skill 1: “Acquire the Wisdom of Big-Picture Thinking” and Skill 3: “Discover the Joy of Creative Thinking”
The Difference Maker
16. THE LAW OF THE BIG MO
Momentum Is a Leader’s Best Friend
Developing the Leader Within You—Chapter 4: “The Ultimate Test of Leadership: Creating Positive Change”
The 360-Degree Leader —Lead-Up Principle #4: “Do More Than Manage—Lead!” and Lead-Up Principle #8: “Become a Go-To Player”
17. THE LAW OF PRIORITIES
Leaders Understand That Activity Is Not Necessarily Accomplishment
Developing the Leader Within You—Chapter 2: “The Key to Leadership: Priorities”
Today Matters—Chapter 4: “Today’s Priorities Give Me Focus”
Thinking for a Change—Chapter 5: “Unleash the Potential of Focused Thinking”
The 360-Degree Leader —Lead-Up Principle #1: “Lead Yourself Exceptionally Well”
18. THE LAW OF SACRIFICE
A Leader Must Give Up to Go Up
Developing the Leader Within You—Chapter 3: “The Most Important Ingredient of Leadership: Integrity”
Your Road Map for Success—Chapter 7: “Are We There Yet?”
Today Matters—Chapter 8: “Today’s Commitment Gives Me Tenacity”
Ethics 101—Chapter 5: “Five Factors That Can ‘Tarnish’ the Golden Rule”
19. THE LAW OF TIMING
When to Lead Is As Important As What to Do and Where to Go
The 360-Degree Leader —Lead-Up Principle #6: “Be Prepared Every Time You Take Your Leader’s Time” and Lead-Up Principle #7: “Know When to Push and When to Back Off ”
Thinking for a Change—Chapter 3: “Master the Process of Intentional Thinking” and Skill 10: “Embrace the Lessons of Reflective Thinking”
20. THE LAW OF EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
To Add Growth, Lead Followers—To Multiply, Lead Leaders
Developing the Leader Within You—Chapter 10: “The Most Important Lesson of Leadership: Staff Development”
Developing the Leaders Around You
Your Road Map for Success—Chapter 10: “What Should We Do Along the Way?”
Becoming a Person of Influence—Chapter 10: “Reproduces Other Influencers”
The 360-Degree Leader —Lead-Down Principle #3: “Develop Each Team Member as a Person”; Special Section: “Create an Environment That Unleashes 360-Degree Leaders”; Section VI: “The Value of 360-Degree Leaders”
21. THE LAW OF LEGACY
A Leader’s Lasting Value Is Measured by Succession
The Journey from Success to Significance
Becoming a Person of Influence—Chapter 6: “Enlarges People” The 360-Degree Leader —Lead-Down Principle #6: “Transfer the Vision”
Dare to Dream . . . Then Do It