Leadership Information - Winning with People?

Dated: December 2nd, 2008

I finished reading a book called “Winning with People” a book from a famous author in North America noted for his leadership abilities especially in the Christian sector.  John Maxwell speaks about about 21 laws of Winning with People and even though some of these practices are common knowledge they are not used effectively at times.  This has been a good reminder for me to identify my shortfalls and strengths to be more effective when working in a team. As Gandi says much can be done individually but much more can be done as a team.  For your information I have attached the 21 laws of Winning with people as the following. You can check it out at the bellow:

Winning with People Principles

John C. Maxwell

1. The readiness question; Are we ready for relationships?

The Lens Principle: Who we are determines how we see others.

  • The Mirror Principle: The first person we must examine is ourselves.
  • The Pain Principle: Hurting people hurt people and are easily hurt by them.
  • The Hammer Principle: Never use a hammer to swat a fly off someone’s head.
  • The Elevator Principle: We can lift people up or take people down in our relationships (Words of affirmation, body language).

2. The Connection Question; Are we willing to focus on others?

  • The Big Picture Principle: The entire population of the world, with one minor exception, is composed of others (me first vs. others first)
  • The Exchange Principle: Instead of putting others in their place we must put ourselves in their place.
  • The Learning Principle: Each person we meet has the potential to teach us something.
  • The Charisma Principle: People are interested in the person who is interested in them.
  • The Number 10 Principle: Believing the best in people can bring the best out of people.
  • The Confrontation Principle: Caring for people should precede confronting people.

3. The Trust Question; Can we build mutual trust?

  • The Bedrock Principle: Trust is the foundation of any relationship
  • The Situation Principle: Never let the situation mean more than the relationship
  • The Bob Principle: When Bob has a problem with everyone, Bob is usually the problem
  • The Approachable Principle: Being at ease with ourselves helps others be at ease with us.
  • The Foxhole Principle: When preparing for a battle, dig a hole big enough for a friend

Winning with People (cont’d)

4. The Investment Question; Are We Willing to Invest in Others

  • The Gardening Principle: All relationship needs cultivating
  • The 101 Percent principle: Find the 1% that we agree on and give it 100% of our effort
  • The Patience Principle: The journey with others is slower than the journey alone
  • The Celebration Principles: The true test of a relationship is not only how loyal we are when friends fail, but how thrilled we are when they succeed
  • The High Road Principle: We go to a higher level when we trust others better than they treat us

5. The Synergy Principle; Can We Create a Win/Win Situation

  • The Boomerang Principle: When we help others, we help ourselves
  • The Friendship Principle: All things being equal, people will work with people they like; all things not being equal, they still will.
  • The Partnership Principle: Working together increases the odds of winning together
  • The Satisfaction Principle: In Great relationships, the joy of being together is enough


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