Le secret pour devenir un bon leader - John Maxwel

In my early days, I thought that simply working every day was enough to grow, but one experience changed my perception. I remember the day I invested in a personal development program by Paul Mayer in 1973. This program cost $795, the equivalent of a month's salary for me. My wife, Margaret, and I saved for six months to

afford it. This program on the art of setting goals changed my life. For two years, I studied, practiced, and learned to plan my objectives, which allowed me to take off personally. Then I discovered a fascinating idea from Nightingale: devote one hour a day for five years to a subject, and you will become an expert in that field.

I applied this principle to leadership for five years. I read, practiced, asked questions of leaders, and gained experience. After a few years, I noticed a change. People started following me. At that point, my question was no longer, " How long will it take?" but "How far will it go?" Can I go? This simple

shift in perspective took me from a goal-oriented mindset to a growth-oriented mindset. I understood that growth is a journey, not a destination. Too many people reach a goal and then wonder, "What next?" But growth is about building level by level with a solid foundation that supports each step. In leadership, this means moving

from imposed leadership (level 1) to permission-based leadership (level 3), where people follow you because they like and respect you. And this starts with three essential pillars: listening, learning, and leading. A great leader asks big questions. Why? Because it allows them to find their people before leading them. By asking questions, listening, and learning from