The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Week 20: Law 19 — The Law of Timing
Read Chapter 19 of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Key concept: when to lead is as important as what to do and where to go.
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Good decisions made at the wrong time produce bad outcomes — and the Law of Timing teaches that reading the moment is as essential a leadership skill as any other.
Discussion Questions
6 questions1.Maxwell argues that wrong action at the wrong time = disaster; right action at the wrong time = resistance; wrong action at the right time = mistake; right action at the right time = success. Can you think of a real example from your own experience (or from history) that illustrates each of these four combinations?
2.Maxwell illustrates poor leadership timing with the example of leaders who tried to introduce the right change at the wrong moment — their teams weren't ready, the culture wasn't prepared, or the external environment wasn't favorable. Have you ever introduced the right idea at the wrong time? What was the result?
3.Maxwell says that reading the right moment requires leaders to understand the readiness of their people, the current conditions of their environment, and the internal preparation of their own hearts. Which of these three do you find hardest to read accurately?
a.What have you done to develop your sensitivity to timing in each area?
b.Who in your life helps you test whether your timing instincts are accurate?
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