Myths of Leadership concepts

1. Leadership in Action – session 3
Jan 17th , 2017
<Adopted on concepts from John Maxwell’s 360 degree Leadership
Principles>
Instructor: Anik Saha

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MYTHS of Leadership
Source: THE 360 degree Leader, by John C. Maxwell
• Waiting to get title, designation
• Does not strengthen relationship to influence

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I Can’t Lead If I am not at the top
Source: THE 360 degree Leader, by John C. Maxwell
• Focus on gaining influence not on position
• Make a difference at your position/ role

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5-Levels of Leadership by John Maxwell
http://www.marketingmel.com/2011/05/17/leadership-and-influence-maxwells-
five-levels-of-leadership/

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When I get to the top, I will
learn to Lead
Source: THE 360 degree Leader, by John C. Maxwell
• Prepare yourself by gaining influence
• Adopt the thinking, learn the skill, develop habits
• Be ready when opportunity comes

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If I were on top, then people
would follow me
Source: THE 360 degree Leader, by John C. Maxwell
• Leadership is practiced, earned and not rewarded
• If not practiced, system starts rejecting

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When I get to the top, I’ll be
in control
Source: THE 360 degree Leader, by John C. Maxwell
• Higher you go, constraints increase
• Position doesn’t give control or protect

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When I get to the top, I’ll no
longer be limited
Source: THE 360 degree Leader, by John C. Maxwell
• Amount of responsibilities increase faster than authority
Customer
Worker
Leader
CEO
RIGHTS
RESPONSIBILITIES

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I can’t reach my potential if
I’m not the top leader
Source: THE 360 degree Leader, by John C. Maxwell
• Be top of your game wherever you are, not top of the org.
• Identify your strength and do the best

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If I can’t get to the top, then
I won’t try to lead
Source: THE 360 degree Leader, by John C. Maxwell

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Acknowledgement
• THE 360 degree Leader, by John C. Maxwell