Leadershift by John C. Maxwell: Chapters 7 through 12
I am going to keep these chapter reviews short and sweet. I am ready to move on to the next author by March 1st so I can honor Women's History Month.
So here are each chapter's highlights according to me so we can finish this book:
Chapter 7- the shift is from Ladder Climbing to Ladder Building. "This leadershift is about changing from being a personal producer to an equipper of others."
So here are each chapter's highlights according to me so we can finish this book:
Chapter 7- the shift is from Ladder Climbing to Ladder Building. "This leadershift is about changing from being a personal producer to an equipper of others."
- Ladder stages:
- How high can I climb? Know your strengths- take the Strengthsfinder quiz (Take Survey Here); know where you can improve; take steps every day to improve.
- Ladder Holding
- Ladder extending- ladder extenders are specialists
- Ladder building-release people to lead on their own. Help others build their own ladder. Mentor others
- Ladder Building:
- 7 Capacities:
- Energy
- Emotional
- Thinking
- People
- Creative
- Production
- Leadership
Chapter 8- Directing to Connecting- the Communication Shift
- Directing vs. Connecting- good comparison chart in the book
- "The goal of connecting is to find common ground with the leader initiating."
- both people share, listen, learn, adjust, settle on a game plan, are valued, etc.
- How do you connect?
- Humility
- Curiosity
- Effort
- Trustworthiness
- Generosity
- Listening
- Encouragement- "give people oxygen for their soul."
Chapter 9 Discusses diversity... this discusses how we are all different and it is better to have a diverse team versus one group of people who think exactly the same.
Chapter 10- Positional Authority to Moral Authority- The Influence Shift
- I like that he discusses character and how you should be "bigger on the inside than on the outside."
- Integrity
- Consistency
- Authenticity
- Humility
"Leaders of integrity do the right thing, even when it's hard, even when it's not best for them personally."
Chapter 11: Trained Leaders to Transformational Leaders- The Impact Shift
- "If your actions inspire people to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you are a transformational leader."
Chapter 12: Career to Calling- the Passion Shift
- "Some wake up to an alarm, some wake up to a calling." - unknown
- This chapter is amazing!! Talks about what a calling is and how to discover yours...
My calling is to inspire other humans, especially mothers who have suffered through postpartum psychosis and anxiety while trying to keep a career like I did. I hope my story inspires many others to come out of their darkness and thrive.
Thanks for reading...
Peace and Love,
Coach Kerry
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