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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

Follow Them and People Will Follow You

John C. Maxwell

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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Core Premise+
Law of Influence+
Law of Empowerment+
Law of Process+
Law of Magnetism+
Law of Respect+
Law of Addition+
Law of Sacrifice+
Law of Buy-In+
Law of Victory+
Law of Timing+
Actionable Priorities+

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Question 1 of 8
According to the Law of Influence, what is the truest measure of leadership?
  • A. Formal authority and job title
  • B. Charisma and physical impressiveness
  • C. Influence over others
  • D. Strategic and tactical knowledge
Question 2 of 8
How did Abraham Lincoln demonstrate the Law of Empowerment when selecting his cabinet?
  • A. He surrounded himself with like-minded yes-men to ensure unity.
  • B. He deliberately chose members who would challenge him and bring diverse arguments.
  • C. He delegated all of his executive decision-making to them.
  • D. He selected individuals who had never served in politics before.
Question 3 of 8
What is the core principle of the Law of Process, as exemplified by Theodore Roosevelt?
  • A. Leadership is an innate trait that you are either born with or you are not.
  • B. Leadership is established the moment you are given a formal title.
  • C. Leadership requires strict adherence to standard operating procedures.
  • D. Leadership develops over the course of a lifetime through concerted and continued effort.
Question 4 of 8
According to the Law of Addition, what is the primary motivation of the best leaders?
  • A. To acquire power and elevate their position.
  • B. To win awards and public accolades.
  • C. To improve people's lives and serve others.
  • D. To ensure their legacy outlasts their competitors.
Question 5 of 8
How does the Law of Buy-In explain the way followers embrace a cause?
  • A. Followers evaluate the logical merits of a vision before accepting the leader.
  • B. Followers buy into the leader first, and subsequently embrace their vision.
  • C. Followers require financial or personal incentives to buy into a new direction.
  • D. Followers naturally adopt the cause that promises the least amount of sacrifice.
Question 6 of 8
Which of the following describes the nature of sacrifice for a leader, according to the Law of Sacrifice?
  • A. It is a one-time payment made at the beginning of a leader's career.
  • B. It decreases as a leader gains more authority and power.
  • C. It is an ongoing cost that increases at higher levels of leadership.
  • D. It is only required during times of organizational crisis or failure.
Question 7 of 8
Which of the following is NOT one of the three components required to achieve the Law of Victory?
  • A. Unity of vision among the group.
  • B. A homogeneous team with identical backgrounds.
  • C. Diversity of skills within the organization.
  • D. A leader dedicated to raising followers to their full potential.
Question 8 of 8
What guideline does the final summary provide for effective delegation?
  • A. Delegate any task that you do not personally enjoy doing.
  • B. Delegate a task if someone else can do it at least 80 percent as well as you can.
  • C. Delegate tasks only when you are completely overwhelmed with your workload.
  • D. Delegate tasks that require 100 percent perfection to specialists.

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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Summary & Overview

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (1998) collects key rules, principles, and examples from a diverse collection of inspiring leaders throughout history. We often speak about “born leaders,” as if a person either has the special X factor of leadership or they don’t. In fact, leadership is learned –⁠ and by studying what enabled the world’s best leaders to attract followers and make an impact, we too can do the same. 

Who Should Listen to The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership?

  • Managers, founders, executives, and CEOs
  • Activists seeking to make an impact
  • Anyone who wants to improve their people skills

About the Author: John C. Maxwell

John C. Maxwell is a leadership expert, professional speaker, pastor, and author. He regularly gives talks at Fortune 500 companies, the NFL, and the US Military Academy at West Point. He’s also the founder of EQUIP, an international leadership development organization. His best-selling books include Developing the Leader Within You and 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. 

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