The Law of Intuition: Leaders Evaluate Everything with a Leadership Bias
book · The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (1998)
Leaders evaluate every situation through a leadership bias. They instinctively sense what's happening, where it's going, and what needs to happen before anyone else has named it. This intuitive edge allows them to anticipate problems and opportunities that others miss.
Core Concepts
The Problem
What enables some leaders to act before a crisis or capitalize on an opening while others only react?
The Claim
The Law of Intuition: Great leaders have developed the ability to read situations, people, and trends faster than others, giving them an unfair advantage.
Key Evidence
- •Derived from decades of leadership observation and Maxwell's work with CEOs and organizations.
Practical Implication
Leaders can and should develop their intuition by reading people, reading the room, and getting quiet to hear their inner voice.
Nuance & Limits
Intuition is not magic; it's a trained skill based on pattern recognition.
Source Material
Citation Density
Widely cited in leadership coaching and training programs
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