The 17 Indisputable Laws of TeamWork
John C. Maxwell
John Calvin Maxwell is
an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily
focusing on leadership. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. His books have sold millions of
copies, with some on the New York Times Best Seller List.
LAW NUMBER 1
THE LAW OF SIGNIFICANCE
One
is too small a number to achieve greatness.
The
belief that one person can do something great is a myth.
You
may be good—but you’re not that good!
LAW NUMBER 2
THE LAW OF THE BIG PICTURE
The
goal is more important than the role.
If
you think you are the entire picture, you will never see the big picture.
When
you see the big picture correctly you serve the team more quickly.
LAW NUMBER 3
THE LAW OF THE NICHE
All
players have a place where they add the most value.
The
wrong person in the wrong place—Regression.
The
wrong person in the right place—Frustration.
The
right person in the wrong place—Confusion.
The
right person in the right place—Progression.
The
right people in the right places—Multiplication.
You
are most valuable where you add the most value.
A
sign of a great team leader is the proper placement of people.
LAW NUMBER 4
THE LAW OF MOUNT EVEREST
As
the challenge escalates, the need for teamwork elevates.
Your
team must be the size of your dream.
New
challenge requires Creative Team.
Controversial
challenge requires United Team.
Changing
challenge requires Fast and Flexible
Team.
Unpleasant
challenge requires Motivated Team.
Diversified
challenge requires Complementary Team.
Long-term
challenge requires Determined Team.
Everest-sized
challenge requires Experienced Team.
LAW NUMBER 5
THE LAW OF THE CHAIN
The
strength of the team is impacted by its weakest link.
The
team cannot continually cover up its weakness.
LAW NUMBER 6
THE LAW OF THE CATALYST
Winning
teams have players who make things happen.
Catalysts
are not consultants. They don’t recommend a course of action. They take
responsibility for making it happen.
LAW NUMBER 7
THE LAW OF THE COMPASS
Vision
gives team members direction and confidence.
Great
vision precedes great achievement.
LAW NUMBER 8
THE LAW OF THE BAD APPLE
Rotten
attitudes ruin a team.
LAW NUMBER 9
THE LAW OF COUNTABILITY
Teammates
must be able to count on each other when it counts.
The
greatest compliment you can receive is being counted on.
LAW NUMBER 10
THE LAW OF THE PRICE TAG
The
team fails to reach its potential when it fails to pay the price.
You
seldom get more than you pay for.
LAW NUMBER 11
THE LAW OF THE SCOREBOARD
The
team can make adjustment when it knows where it stands.
The
scoreboard provides a snapshot of the game at any given time.
When
you know what to do, then you can do what you know.
LAW NUMBER 12
THE LAW OF THE BENCH
Great
teams have great depth.
The
key to making the most of ‘the law of the bench’ is to continually improve the
team.
LAW NUMBER 13
THE LAW OF IDENTITY
Shared
values define the team.
Values
help set the standard for a team’s performance.
LAW NUMBER 14
THE LAW OF COMMUNICATION
Interaction
fuels action.
Communication
increases connection.
LAW NUMBER 15
THE LAW OF THE EDGE
The
difference between two equally talented teams is leadership.
Everything
rises and falls on leadership.
LAW NUMBER 16
THE LAW OF HIGH MORALE
When
you’re winning, nothing hurts.
LAW NUMBER 17
THE LAW OF DIVIDENDS
Investing
in the team compounds over time.
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