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Summary:
The book is about how to cultivate influence and leverage authority when you don’t have a formal leadership position. The author, who is a pastor at a large church, shares his personal experiences and insights on how to lead effectively from any role. He challenges the readers to overcome the myths and excuses that hold them back from leading, and to embrace the opportunities and responsibilities that come with being a leader. He also provides practical strategies and tools for developing self-leadership, emotional intelligence, curiosity, communication, and influence.
Important Lessons:
– Leadership is not about having a title or a position, but about having influence and impact.
– Influence is the currency of leadership, and it can be cultivated by anyone who is willing to take initiative, solve problems, and add value.
– Self-leadership is the foundation of all leadership, and it requires being aware of your identity, emotions, thoughts, reactions, and decisions.
– Emotional intelligence is the ability to manage your own emotions and empathize with others, and it is essential for building trust and relationships.
– Curiosity is the fuel of learning and innovation, and it can be developed by asking questions, listening, and being open to feedback.
– Communication is the key to collaboration and influence, and it can be improved by being clear, concise, and respectful.
– Influence can be leveraged by leading by example, noticing the gaps, showing initiative, asking for more leadership roles, and challenging privately and championing publicly.
Quotes:
– “Influence always outpaces authority.”
– “The greatest benefit I bring my team is not my talents, gifts, experience, or education. It’s my energy.”
– “Nothing so conclusively proves a man’s ability to lead others as what he does on a day-to-day basis to lead himself.”
– “Great leaders love what they do, who they do it with, and who they do it for.”
– “The best leaders lead like they’re not in charge even when they are.”
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