The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Week 5: Law 4 — The Law of Navigation
Read Chapter 4 of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Key concept: anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course.
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Navigation is about more than knowing where you want to go — it's about mapping the route, anticipating obstacles, and inspiring others to make the journey with you.
Discussion Questions
6 questions1.Maxwell opens this chapter with the tragic story of Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic expedition — specifically the disastrous voyage of Robert Falcon Scott, who perished with his entire team. What navigational failures (in the leadership sense, not just geographic) contributed to that disaster?
2.Maxwell distinguishes between a "pathfinder" (who discovers a new path) and a "navigator" (who charts the course for others to follow). In your context, where do you most need to function as a navigator right now — for your team, your family, or your organization?
3.Maxwell offers a navigation process that includes these elements: predetermine a course of action, lay out goals, adjust priorities, notify key personnel, allow time for acceptance, head into action, expect problems, point to success, and daily review the plan. Which step in that process do you most consistently skip or rush?
a.What has been the cost of skipping that step?
b.What would it look like to build it more deliberately into your leadership?
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