In The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership John Maxwell writes, “You have to touch a heart before you ask for a hand.”
People must identify with you relationally and emotionally before they buy into your leadership.
Too often, leaders ignore this principle. They assume because they are the leader, their people will or should automatically follow them.
However, unless a leader is willing to take the time and effort to build a solid relationship with his people, he can’t expect them to support and follow him.
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