Maxwell's 4th Law: The Law of Navigation

John C. Maxwell, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Follow Them and People Will Follow You, (Nelson Books, 1998), p. 33, says, "Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course." This leader-as-navigator is key to Maxwell's thinking.

A navigator is one who helps others maneuver through rough seas. We have rough seas now. Much can be made by people who can successfully take people through rapid change. Look at the fees that are paid to guides up Mount Everest. How about safari guides or cruise companies. In real estate, buyer agents are navigators.

He argues for a navigational strategy which is the following as laid out on p. 41, under the acronym of PLAN AHEAD:

1. Predetermine a course of action
2. Lay out your goals.
3. Adjust your priorities.
4. Notify key personnel.
5. Allow time for acceptance.
6. Head into action.
7. Expect problems.
8. Always point to the successes.
9. Daily review your plan.

Good strategy for anyone to take.

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