Leadership Development
1. Read "The Law of Sacrifice" portion of "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership"
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y2LfR57PeyAi7j6MzY_ixUbg77IKwVvc/view?ts=5e4ac657
2. Watch "The Law of Sacrifice" portion of "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" video
After reading the chapter, answer the following questions:
1. What were some of the sacrifices Lee Lacocca made?
2. What sacrifice did John Riccardo make?
3. How could Chrysler have regained their market without following The Law of Sacrifice?
4. What sacrifices have leaders in your profession or area of service made? Have those sacrifices paid off?
Rate your own leadership by placing the number 1, 2, or 3 next to each of the following statements: 1=Never 2=Sometimes 3=Always
1. I am willing to make significant sacrifices to grow as a leader.
2. I make significant sacrifices for the health and growth of my organization.
3. I make sacrifices without resenting the personal loss.
4. I will do whatever it takes to get the job done.
5. My peers would consider me as a sacrificial leader.
6. I am clear and certain about the short list of sacrifices I'm not willing to make for the sake of my organization.
7. I find personal satisfaction and fulfillment in sacrifice for a worthy cause.
8. The key players on my team demonstrate that they are willing to sacrifice for the sake of the mission.
9. I see positive outcomes in our organization as a direct result from the sacrifices of many people.
10. I am willing to wait on the results, even when making a big sacrifice.
11. While leading the organization in seasons of sacrifice, I am able to genuinely maintain a cheerful and positive attitude.
12. I am willing to let go of what I have for the potential of something greater.
13. I understand and accept that sacrifice does not guarantee reward.
14. I am willing to make sacrifices for short and long periods of time.
15. Sacrifice for the greater good is part of my personal value system.
16. I am willing to lead the way by being the first to make sacrifices for the sake of our mission.
17. I expect more from myself than those I lead.
18. My personal sacrifices have inspired others to make personal sacrifices.
19. I view the principle of sacrifice as a lifestyle rather than a means to an end.
20. I anticipate that I will make more sacrifices as I grow as a leader.
Total
50-60-This is an area of strength. Continue growing as a leader but also spend time helping others to develop in this area.
40-49-This area may not be hurting you as a leader, but it isn't helping you much either. To strengthen your leadership, develop yourself in this area.
20-39-This is an area of weakness in your leadership. Until you grow in this area, your leadership effectiveness will be negatively impacted.
Answer the following questions and discuss your answers when you meet with your mentoring group.
1. What is the premise for the Law of Sacrifice?
2. Do you agree that in order to move forward you will have to give something up? Explain.
3. Why do your rights decrease as your responsibilities increase?
4. Give an example of something you had to give up in order to reach a goal you set for yourself?
5. What have successful leaders in your organization given up in order to move forward or maintain their leadership?
6. What are the things that you will not give up?
7. What one thing could you give up today that you would move you closer to a goal you have set for yourself? Explain how you will commit to sacrificing this thing.