Maxwell Book (Tyler)

360 Degree Leader

There are many principles listed in John Maxwell's 360 Degree Leader. One of those principles is called the "lead across" principle. Essentially this principle represents the idea that one must lead others on the same level as them.

Exposition: Leading across is something that many people and churches avoid because it involves “mentoring” or giving your peers advice. People don't usually like to hear advice from someone who is on the same “level” as they are. It seems condescending and as if you are receiving advice from someone who isn't at a place to give advice. Even if this isn't the case, there are still hesitations among people. But, it is important to not only teach those who are considered our peers, but also to be willing to be taught by our peers. There are people who have experienced things that we could never experience before and they are willing and able to teach us. We need to be able to both learn to lead and learn to learn across our “levels”. By allowing others to teach and lead us, we are able to grow more as leaders in the church.