Authors John C. Maxwell
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Product Description
Internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author John C. Maxwell has taken this million-seller and made it even better:
* Every Law of Leadership has been sharpened and updated
* Seventeen new leadership stories are included
* Two new Laws of Leadership are introduced
* New evaluation tool will reveal your leadership strengths-and weaknesses
* New application exercises in every chapter will help you grow
Why would Dr. Maxwell make changes to his best-selling book?
"A book is a conversation between the author and reader," says Maxwell. "It's been ten years since I wrote The 21 Laws of Leadership. I've grown a lot since then. I've taught these laws in dozens of countries around the world. This new edition gives me the opportunity to share what I've learned."
Product Details
# Hardcover: 304 pages
# Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 10 Rev Upd edition (September 18, 2007)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 0785288376
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Reviews The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
John C. Maxwell's book is enlightening and fresh. He has given me an entirely new perspective on leadership. Although I am not currently in a position to lead, he has inspired me to do so. He uses encouraging and inspiring language that is easy to read and hard to put down. He is very blunt and presents the material in a very "common-sense" way.
Maxwell really focuses on what is important. Each chapter outlines one of the 21 laws. He discusses the importance of earning your employee's trust, having influence over them, and growing with your followers. He also stresses the importance of training your successor. He is extremely blunt about the fact that a leader with no followers is no leader at all. A true leader is defined by the people who they attract, not by a title or rank. Maxwell states that leadership cannot be appointed or assigned, it has to be earned. He says, "The true meaning of leadership is influence- nothing more, nothing less," and "Trust is the foundation of leadership." Two statements that seem like common sense, but some leaders lack.
One thing I found the most interesting was his claim that managing is not true leadership. Managers typically focus on maintaining the system, but leaders are able to create change. This is the difference between the two. This is a concept that has never occurred to me before, but makes sense to me now.
Maxwell also makes use of many personal anecdotes and examples that make the material very easy to grasp for readers. He has a lot of leadership experience to speak of.
I highly recommend this book for anyone in all walks of life. Whether you are currently in a leadership position, at the bottom of the corporate ladder, or on the verge of retirement, you will learn something from Maxwell. With a little direction from him, you will be on your way to becoming a true leader.
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