Maxwell's 2nd Law: The Law of Influence

John C. Maxwell, on p. 11 of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Follow Them and People Will Follow You,Nelson Books, 1998, says:

The true measure of leadership is influence nothing more, nothing less.

He uses the example of Lady Diana, who traveled around the world forging relationships:

At first, she was simply a spokesperson and catalyst for fund-raising, but as time went by, her influence increased--and so did her ability to make things happen. [p. 12]

Forging relationships is where entrepreneurs need to be. Relationships with potential partners, customers, funders, banks, all of the above. They should be extending their influence beyond the narrow confines of themselves.

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