The document discusses the first two of John Maxwell's 21 irrefutable laws of leadership: the Law of the Lid and the Law of Influence. For the Law of the Lid, it notes that all leaders have limitations ("lids") on their leadership ability and discusses ways for leaders to "lift their lids" through opportunities for growth. For the Law of Influence, it discusses how leadership is about influence rather than just titles or positions, and debunks common myths about what makes a leader. The document engages participants in discussing examples of these laws of leadership.

1. CBC Business Owner &
Professional Small
Group
March 21, 2010
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
#1 Law of the Lid
&
#2 Law of Influence

2. Something a little fun to
get us started...

3. Speaking of Rules & Laws...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mMRY2N6s2I

4. Now, John will introduce
the first irrefutable law
of leadership...

5. The Law of the Lid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlLt9dO9IP8

6. Dick, Maurice & Ray
• Dick & Maurice were successful businessmen but were limited because
of their leadership ability.
• What did Ray do differently that allowed the business to boom?
• Any examples of a leader who has been limited by his or her “lid”?
How did the leader’s lid affect the organization?
• Do you know someone whose leadership lid seems unlimited?

7. #1 - The Law of the Lid
• Good leaders will look for Lid Lifting Experiences to grow in their
leadership capacity
• Seek opportunities to grow your leadership
• Search for opportunities to improve organizational structures and procedures
• Seize opportunities to create greater efficiencies and to assist others in
lifting their lids
• Every Leader has Lids
• Everyone is born with Lids; titles and positions do not eliminate them
• The issue is not do you have Lids but what are you going to do about them
• What are some Lids you’ve faced?

8. Effectiveness is Multiplied by
Leadership
Dedication Toward SuccessDedication Toward Success
AbilitytoLead
AbilitytoLead

9. Now, John will introduce
the second irrefutable
law of leadership...

10. The Law of Influence
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlLt9dO9IP8

11. From Captain to Private
• Lincoln’s lack of influence weakened his credibility and affected
his military career
• The title of Captain wasn’t enough to keep people following
• Who do you know that is not formally recognized as a leader, but
has influence over others?
• What’s the difference between management and leadership?
• What are some positive ways you could expand your influence in your
organization?

12. Myths about Leadership &
Influence• The Management Myth
• Leaders may manage, but managers
focus on process and maintaining
the system.
• The Entrepreneurial Myth
• Leaders may be entrepreneurial, but
finding and monetizing opportunity
isn’t leadership.
• The Pioneer Myth
• Leaders may be pioneers, but
pioneers may just be trendsetters
and often are not leaders
• The Knowledge Myth
• Leaders are knowledgeable,
but knowledge doesn’t make a
leader
• The Position Myth
• Leaders may hold important
positions, but a position
doesn’t make a leader

13. Remember the reason why
we grow & develop is to
fulfill our calling, and
that God is the ultimate
Lid Lifter...

14. We Serve a Limitless God
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzqTFNfeDnE

15. CBC Business Owner &
Professional Small
Group
March 21, 2010
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
#1 Law of the Lid
&
#2 Law of Influence