John Maxwell teaches listeners how to value the process of developing others, emphasizing multiplication and valuing the process over events. They discuss the importance of continuous learning, succession planning, and picking replacements. They also offer a bonus resource for download and share details about their online course on leadership development.
Leadership development should focus on multiplying leaders, not just adding followers.
Valuing the process of development is more important than prioritizing events, as true growth occurs over time.
Deep dives
Leaders who develop leaders multiply
The Law of Explosive Growth emphasizes the importance of leaders developing leaders, which leads to multiplication rather than addition. John Maxwell shares his realization that focusing on developing leaders allows for greater influence and impact as leaders can bring in more leaders and followers. This shift in mindset from adding followers to multiplying leaders is crucial for long-term growth.
Value process more than events
Many people tend to prioritize events over the process when it comes to developing others. While events may be fun and inspiring, true development happens in the process. Events are good for making decisions, but the process is where the real growth occurs. Leaders should value the process of development, looking beyond short-term results and considering the long-term potential of individuals.
Developing leaders is a daily process
The Law of Process states that leaders develop daily, not in a day. Becoming a leader requires consistent effort and time. John Maxwell emphasizes the importance of investing time in individuals and allowing them to marinate and develop over time, much like a crock pot. Developing leaders is not a microwave process, but a slow and continuous investment in their growth.
Establishing succession and developing a farm team
John Maxwell shares his experience in developing leaders through a rigorous process. He mentions the concept of an 'eglet,' a potential leader who is chosen to be developed. John's process involves a four-year cycle, starting with a year on the 'farm team' to assess potential, followed by three years on the board passing on leadership skills. This intentional and structured approach allows for the establishment of a strong succession plan and the development of a pipeline of leaders.
This week, John Maxwell teaches how to value the process when it comes to developing others. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to discuss John’s lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
- Follower’s math is addition
- Leader’s math is multiplication
- Value the process more than events
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Value the Process Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Process and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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