Week 16: Law 15 — The Law of Victory

1.Maxwell illustrates the Law of Victory with Winston Churchill's leadership during World War II — specifically, the way Churchill refused to accept defeat at moments when surrender seemed inevitable to nearly everyone else. What was it about Churchill's character that made him capable of this? Can that quality be developed, or is it innate?

2.Maxwell identifies three components that give leaders a "victory mindset": unity of vision, diversity of skills, and a leader who raises the team's performance under pressure. Which of these three components is most lacking in a team or organization you currently lead or participate in?

3.Maxwell draws a clear line between leaders who quit and leaders who find another way. Think of a situation in your own leadership history where you faced seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Did you find another way, or did you accept defeat? What made the difference?