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John Wooden had 3 rules,
be on time
don’t use profanity
don’t criticize a teammate.
Those were his rules for basketball, but they’d also be great words for leading anything.
Leaders take the initiative to be on time… it shows their vision.
Leaders take the initiative to not use profanity… it shows their self-control.
Leaders are careful to not criticize their team… it shows loyalty.
(link to John Wooden TED talk)
What are some more ‘rules of leadership?’
How about Treat others with respect?
Always a good word there, Bill!
Give a hand up to someone who’s fallen, even if they’re not on your team.
Really good, Sandy!
Great advice. Thank you for sharing.
Another rule of leadership is to take responsibility. Success is the teams fault. Failure is mine.
Well said, KC.
Something I’ve taken to heart a lot. Great addition KC!
This is a good one, but also a tough one to really practice… vital though.
I would add: Helping others to succeed.
As a team leader, it’s my job to make sure the rest of the team has the resources, motivation and encouragement to accomplaish what they are passionate about, even if it ends up leading them out of my ministry.
absolutely, Jason
Leadership is about making others better or better off, not about myself.
Great point, Joey. Thanks for sharing.
Great points. I would add personal development which provides potential.
absolutely. Thanks, Dan.
I asked my older 2 kids (separately) the other day, “What makes someone a leader?” I was very happy with their answer, which was almost exactly the same wording, “Helping others.”
Leadership is about making others better, or making others’ lives better.
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