The Laws of Human Nature
Leadership
Establish your authority

Establish your authority

from The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

How to Apply This

  1. Find the authority style that suits your strengths and personality
    Pick one from the list above.

  2. Focus on how you can serve others, and not your own interests.

  3. Hone your listening skills and view leadership as a responsibility, not a privilege.

  4. Develop a long-term vision, then work backward to create a path to your goal.

  5. Lead by example.
    Work hard, set high standards, be consistent and accountable, and sacrifice for the group.

  6. Send some mixed signals to keep people guessing and thinking about you.
    Don’t be too predictable.

  7. Always be seen giving, and not taking, from the group.

  8. Rejuvenate your authority regularly
    Adjust to team dynamics and adapt to new audiences.

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