11. The Law of The Inner Circle: A leaders Potential is determined By those Closest to Him.

Points of the Principle

The strength of the people around a leader determines that leader's potential. No

matter how good a leader is, that person has limits. His Inner Circle expands his

abilities. A leader's role, then, is to surround himself with good people. He hires them.

He develops them.

A Leader Who Lives Out the Law

John Maxwell relies on a strong Inner Circle to ably lead and manage his companies.

A circle of personal friends and family members also help him accomplish all that he

has to do.

Pointers for Practice

Every organization has an inner circle. A leader should bring in the following people

into the Inner Circle:

1. People with Potential Value Those Who Raise Up Themselves

2. People with Positive Value Those Who Raise Morale in the Organization

3. People with Personal Value Those Who Raise Up the Leader

4. People with Production Value Those Who Raise Up Others

5. People with Proven Value Those Who Raise Up People Who Raise Up

Other People