Discover how being bigger on the inside can lead to greater influence. Learn about the characteristics of inside-out leaders, the importance of credibility, and the role of character in leadership. Uncover the significance of taking responsibility as a leader and the impact it can have on personal growth. Explore how internal leadership complements external leadership and the challenges of leadership in today's reality.
Inside-out leaders prioritize valuing individuals over positions and inspire others because they are inspired themselves.
Inside-out leaders extend grace and forgiveness, acknowledging achievements and taking responsibility for their own actions.
Deep dives
Valuing people over position
Inside-out leaders prioritize valuing individuals over positions. They do not get caught up in their own status or hierarchy.
Inspiring and being inspired
Inside-out leaders inspire others because they are inspired themselves. They understand that they cannot motivate others unless they are motivated themselves.
Extending grace and acknowledging mistakes
Inside-out leaders extend grace and forgiveness to others. They are secure enough to appreciate and acknowledge the achievements and contributions of those around them. Additionally, they are willing to apologize and take responsibility when they make mistakes.
Accountability and connecting with oneself
Inside-out leaders prioritize being accountable to themselves. They ask themselves if they have connected with their own strengths and weaknesses, if they have made amends for their wrongs, and if they are following the values they expect from others.
This week, John Maxwell shares how leaders can be bigger on the inside than they are on the outside. John says that when you're bigger on the inside than the outside, over time, you become bigger on the outside.
Key takeaways:
Inside-out leaders are inspired by others.
The role of humility in leadership.
The "Credibility Checklist": Are you a credible leader?
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Bigger on the Inside Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Bigger and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”