The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You

When it comes to working with people, the heart comes before the head.

The idea is this: if you focus your attention on the activities that rank in the top 20 percent in terms of importance, you will have an 80 percent return on your effort.

people do what people see. That is the Law of the Picture. When the leaders show the way with the right actions, their followers copy them and succeed.

Occasionally, a strong leader may choose to follow someone weaker than himself.

One of the guiding principles I use during this process is the Pareto Principle. I’ve often taught it to people at leadership conferences over the years, and I also explain it in depth in my book Developing the Leader Within You.

WHAT BRINGS THE GREATEST REWARD?

Usually the more leadership ability a person has, the more quickly he recognizes leadership—or its lack—in others.

But when that happens, it’s for a reason. For example, the stronger leader may do it out of respect for the person’s office or past accomplishments. Or he may be following the chain of command. In general, though, followers are attracted to people who are better leaders than themselves. That is the Law of Respect.

WHAT GIVES THE GREATEST RETURN?