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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You

John C. Maxwell

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Editorial Review:

If you've never read The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, you've been missing out on one of the best-selling leadership books of all time. If you have read the original version, then you'll love this new expanded and updated one. 

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."

 

Developing the Leader Within You

John C. Maxwell

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Total reviews: 76 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Enjoyable read 3 out of 5 stars.
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This book was good for me, with my little experience in leadership. He keeps the concepts very easy to understand. He adds tons of examples and real life stories throughout the book. I enjoyed having examples, because it made the concepts he was discussing make more sense. I would recommend this to anyone in early leadership.

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In this repackaged bestseller John Maxwell examines the differences between leadership styles, outlines principles for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others. These principles can be used in any organization to foster integrity and self-discipline and bring a positive change.

Developing the Leader Within You also allows readers to examine how to be effective in the highest calling of leadership by understanding the five characteristics that set "leader managers" apart from "run-of-the-mill managers."

In this John Maxwell classic, he shows readers how to develop the vision, value, influence, and motivation required of successful leaders.

The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow

John C. Maxwell

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Excellent resource with action steps to put into practice now 5 out of 5 stars.
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I recently delivered a presentation on the qualities of an effective leader. "The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader" was an excellent resource for my presentation. Not only does Maxwell clearly describe the 21 qualities, but he gives practical tips on how to improve in each of these areas. The book is well laid out which makes for an easy read. I highly recommend this book for burgeoning leaders and seasoned leaders.

A must read. 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is a must read for anyone involved in leadership. This book will take your leadership skills to deeper depths and higher highs.

A Good Companion 3 out of 5 stars.
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John Maxwell has done his best to make this an easy-to-read and useful text - and he has indeed made it an easy read. The chapters are short - most being around seven pages or about ten minutes worth of reading. Each of the twenty-one qualities can be read and digested independently; a great advantage for the time-efficient reader. The language Maxwell uses is simple and straightforward, almost bullet-like at times, and his format makes reading almost effortless. Each chapter contains a story, an explanation of what the story means in terms of leadership skills, and a reflection on the particular leadership virtue he is discussing. Then, so that the read can make use of the material, he adds a "bringing it home" paragraph and a "daily take-away" paragraph at the end of each lesson, making the text read much like a how-to workbook.

How useful this workbook might be to the reader however, is another matter. While Maxwell attempts to be as brief as possible, leadership is not a subject that lends itself to brevity. Concepts like Focus, Generosity, and Courage are complex and abstract; something Dorothy and her friends did not consider before they were off to see the wizard. And just as magical as it was for the wizard to pull these virtues from his bag, it would be equally magical for the reader to learn these characteristics from such abbreviated lessons. While the image of a leader that Maxwell depicts seems to be right on the mark, none of the personal leadership attributes are explained in enough detail to turn a mediocre leader into one who excels. Maxwell's condensed explanations give the reader the impression that leadership and vision can be quickly learned and mastered, which in the everyday world of leading is just not so.

The one real `turn off' in this book is the author's many references to his other book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership as the better text. Maxwell seems to continually remind the reader that Qualities of a Leader is better explained in this other, more complete text. This is always very disappointing to a reader and only leads one to feel that they have purchased the wrong book, and consequentially to wonder why it is worth reading and finally, to question why Maxwell bothered to write it at all. This is where, as with so many self-help books and programs, the intimate author-reader bond begins to feel like the much less intimate, and less comfortable, profiteer-consumer link.

I would recommend reading Qualities of a Leader for several reasons. Most leadership texts, this one included, generate reflection and lead to improvement. However Qualities of a Leader does not provide enough substance or outline changes in any direct or specific way, making this book a good companion or an excellent preface to the reading of more substantial leadership texts.

Editorial Review:

In the tradition of his million-seller The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, author John C. Maxwell provides a concise, accessible leadership book that helps readers become more effective leaders from the inside out. Daily readings highlight twenty-one essential leadership qualities and include "Reflecting On It" and "Bringing It Home" sections that help readers integrate and apply each day's material.

Leadership Gold: Lessons I've Learned from a Lifetime of Leading

John C. Maxwell

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Striving for the GOLD! 4 out of 5 stars.
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Dr. Maxwell does it again. This book on leadership delivered exactly what I expected - strong thought and practical examples on how to acheive the highest and most efficient dimension in leadership.

Christian minister trumps them all with his down-to-earth thoughts on leadership 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have read many so called business leadership books by titans of industry such as Welch of GE and Gerstner of IBM. Ironically, this christian minister trumps them all with his down-to-earth thoughts on leadership. Indeed, you will not find many pages without at least one good glowing nugget to "takeaway" and "tuckaway" for the future. Please do not be concerned that Maxwell is a minister. He is not "preachy" or evangelical. So far, I have read two of his books. I plan to read them all. This book should be mandatory reading for everyone who is a leader in any human endeavor, ranging from high tech business to Girl Scout cookie sales.

Editorial Review:

Leadership Gold took leadership guru John C. Maxwell a lifetime to write, and it delivers his most valuable lessons from forty years of leading.

A leader among leaders, John Maxwell promised himself early in his career that he wouldn't write this book until he was sixty. And now it's finally here. Leadership Gold took Maxwell a lifetime to write, and it delivers his most valuable lessons from forty years of leading. With his signature style, Maxwell comes alongside like a mentor, candidly taking readers through what feels like a one-on-one leadership program. Leadership Gold offers the best of the best, the tried-and-true lessons that no one but Maxwell can share.

Running with the Giants: What the Old Testament Heroes Want You to Know About Life and Leadership

John C. Maxwell

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"You can't stay the same and learn at the same time." 5 out of 5 stars.
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Buy this book on tape; it is only 90 minutes long, perfect for your commute to work. The questions for personal reflection after each section will be missing but if you like the audio then spend a few extra bucks and pick up the paperback for the questions if you think you are missing out.
This Maxwell book talks about finishing a marathon in a stadium with a crowd cheering you on. I have actually seen something like this at the Atlanta Olympics back in 1996 when the final runner was more than a lap behind and the race was all but over. The crowd cheered the loudest not for the winners but for this last lone runner. At each turn the crowd acknowledged the talent that got him there even if in comparison it wasn't enough to get him the gold. I don't think there was a dry eye in the stadium. Maxwell takes this type of encouragement a step further and brings 10 Biblical Giants down from the crowd one by one to help the racer (you). They are: Noah, Esther, an unnamed servant girl, Joseph, Moses, Rebekah, Abraham, Nehemiah, Jonathan, and David. Each has a powerful lesson to share with you. Don't pass this opportunity up. If you have ever thought to yourself it would be nice to have a mentor to help me along the way - Then this book is for you!
After completing this book you will come to realize that the real power of this book is not in its length it is in the way it will make you think and feel about your life and its purpose.

Become "an apple seed planter" like John talks about.

Editorial Review:

How would the legendary figures in the Bible advise us today? We're running the race of our lives and it's a long one. We need encouragement along the way-a cheering grandstand or a personal trainer or two. John Maxwell reminds us that even in a modern world, the greatest inspiration is still found within the pages of the Old Testament. In RUNNING WITH THE GIANTS, Maxwell brings those great personalities to life. David would remind us how to overcome adversity. Noah would tell us not to fear doing the impossible. And Rebekah would urge us to give and serve generously. Each of these and the many other biblical figures Maxwell examines can motivate believers toward their personal best in the marathon of life.

360 Degree Leader

John C. Maxwell

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360 Degree Leader Review (Nursing Leadership) 5 out of 5 stars.
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The author of The 360° Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization, John C. Maxwell, is noted authority on leadership. For nearly 30 years he has addressed audiences worldwide on leadership principles and has authored more than 40 books including the 2 million sellers Developing the Leader Within You and The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Dr. Maxwell is founder of EQUIP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to training leaders worldwide and INJOY Stewardship Services among many other organizations devoted to training and developing leaders. This review shall cover only The 360° Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization published in Nashville, TN by Thomas Nelson, Inc. The text was purchased at [...] for $[...] plus shipping and handling of $[...]. It comes with a complementary on-line self assessment survey accessed by using a pre-printed PIN code. The PIN code was printed on the book jacket, but was not found easily. The on-line self assessment survey was user friendly and directs users to personal strengths and weaknesses. The book includes references such as training material for organizations and teams as well as a list of references for in text citations.
In The 360° Leader, Dr. Maxwell challenges his readers to reconsider leadership. He proposes leadership is not a function of position, but rather a consequence of influence. A 360° leader is one who is leading successfully from the middle of the organization- influencing others in every direction: up, down, and across. Despite the expanse of contemporary literature on leadership today, Maxwell has found a way to reframe and re-conceptualized middle leadership . His target audience is all who are not at the very top, nor at the very bottom of any organizational structure (this includes corporate as well as volunteer organizations).
Maxwell begins by challenging several myths commonly held about leadership including the myths of position, destination, influence, inexperience, freedom, potential, and "all or nothing". He introduces a leadership identification tool which he calls "The five levels of leadership". This tool identifies levels of leadership based on the relational dynamics between the leader and those whom they presume to lead. In Section II, the author identifies several challenges facing 360° leaders. The first challenge is the tension challenge in which Maxwell describes the discord between performance expectations or responsibilities and actual authority. Secondly, he describes the frustration challenge of following an ineffective leader. In the multi-hat challenge he describes methods to overcome competing priorities. The ego challenge discusses how to overcome the temptation to undervalue one's own contribution to the organization based on position or recognition (or lack thereof). The fulfillment challenge tackles the question of finding purpose and fulfillment that's not predicated upon one's organizational position but rather one's personal disposition. Finally, he speaks to the challenge of championing a vision that is not one's own and addresses influencing and leading others beyond one's organizational position.
In Section III, Maxwell delves into 9 leadership principles needed to govern oneself in order to lead up. Section highlights are first and foremost leading oneself exceptionally well, lightening your leaders load, and possessing the willingness to do what other will or can not.
In Sections IV and V, the author describes leadership principles for influencing across (that is to say one's peers) and down (one's subordinates). In Section VI, he describes the value of 360° leaders. Finally he closes the book with a word to senior level management about creating an environment which promotes and inspires 360° leaders.
The author's style of writing comes across very logical and succinct in that he first defines the presumed perspective of his target audience wherein he attempts to build trust by communicating a sense of understanding of shared challenges and frustrations. Building on a foundation of mutual understanding, he offers words of wisdom for leading from the middle, framing it in such a way that by the end of the book one would be excited about the challenges and victories won as a 360° leader!
At 308 pages, the language of the text is simple enough that one with minimal formal education may understand it, yet scholarly enough that it does not come across as condescending and remedial. He uses strategically placed humor to make certain points and even encloses surprise lessons on parenting and personal relationships. These lessons go down smoothly when chased with Maxwell's practical wisdom and sound reason. Throughout each lesson, Maxwell inserts great one-liners on leadership. Whether it's his own, or borrowed from a trusted source, each phrase solidifies a lesson on leadership. These on-liners make the text useful for reference, skimming for a quick refresher, or with no more than a glance, regaining much needed perspective.
The author uses a broad range of 360° leaders as exemplars of applied 360° leadership principles. He uses leaders from diversified cultures, occupations and levels of positional authority to make each point. This tactic is useful for offering his readers a point of contact with whom they might identify.
It is also noteworthy that throughout the text, Maxwell lauds his own 360° leaders by name and offers very public praise for a job well done. In this, he models his own leadership principle "Lead Down Principle # 5: Model the Behavior You Want" and the behavior he encourages for senior leaders to "reward leadership initiative"- one of the 12 activities suggested to unleash the leadership potential within an organization.
Overall this book is well executed, relevant, and timely. It is sure to be useful in years to come.

Reviewed by: Ericka Lewis, RN-BC
James Haley VA Hospital
Reviewed: November 27, 2007

Reference
Maxwell, J. C. (2005). The 360° Leader: Developing your influence from anywhere in the organization. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc.

The Difference Maker: Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset

John C. Maxwell

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Not impressed 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Monotony, marginally useful info and a condescending speaker.

I purchased the audio version after reading the reviews here. The author seems condescending at times, the information is not terribly useful, and he keeps repeating "and that could be the difference maker" over and over. I could not take it anymore and thought to myself, "if he says that one more time in this chapter I am done with this". Of course he repeated it. I can't believe how many good reviews this has.

The real difference maker 5 out of 5 stars.
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I read this book and I enjoyed it so much that I purchase three more for some friends as a gift. This book really makes you evaluate yourself as a person and let you know that your attitude plays a very important role in our everyday lives.

My first book from John C. Maxwell The Winning Attitude: Your Pathway to Personal Success was giving to as a gift.

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Leadership expert John Maxwell believes attitude is one thing that can make all the difference in your life---and now shows you how you can make it your best asset.

Maxwell 3-in-1 Special Edition (The Winning Attitude / Developing the Leaders Around You / Becoming a Person of Influence)

John C. Maxwell

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Amazing and Uplifting, 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have never read a book that uplifting, when I am on my worst moments for that day I pick up that book and it takes me some where else, even takes me to the bible to look up motivational readings. It has trully changed my way of thinking. I love it.

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In The Winning Attitude John Maxwell shares insights from real life experiences showing how to recognize and attain the winning attitude to overcome life's difficulties, win people over, and turn problems into opportunities.

Developing the Leaders Around You takes personal leadership one step further by showing you how to identify and train potential leaders and foster a productive team spirit.

Whatever your vocation or aspiration, you can increase your impact on others by Becoming a Person of Influence. Learn simple insightful ways to interact more positively with others, and watch you personal and organizational success go off the charts. With influence, you can achieve success at home, work, and in every other area of life.

Talent Is Never Enough: Discover the Choices That Will Take You Beyond Your Talent

John C. Maxwell

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New York Times best-selling author Dr. John C. Maxwell has a message for you, and for today's corporate culture fixated on talent above all else: TALENT IS NEVER ENOUGH.

People everywhere are proving him right. Read the headlines, watch the highlights, or just step out your front door: Some talented people reach their full potential, while others self-destruct or remain trapped in mediocrity. What makes the difference? Maxwell, the go-to guru for business professionals across the globe, insists that the choices people make-not merely the skills they inherit-propel them onto greatness. Among other truths, successful people know that:

• Belief lifts your talent.
• Initiative activates your talent.
• Focus directs your talent.
• Preparation positions your talent.
• Practice sharpens your talent.
• Perseverance sustains your talent.
• Character protects your talent. . . . and more!!

It's what you add to your talent that makes the greatest difference. With authentic examples and time-tested wisdom, Maxwell shares thirteen attributes you need to maximize your potential and live the life of your dreams.

You can have talent alone and fall short of your potential. Or you can have talent plus, and really stand out.

Leadership 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know

John C. Maxwell

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Not inspired from Best Practices 1 out of 5 stars.
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Could be as an introudtion of a book on Leadership, because it just gives broad and theoretical ideas on Leadership.

Just can't get into it 1 out of 5 stars.
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This book is written in a weird manner. I've only made it through Part I, and he toots his own horn for almost it's entirety. I bought this based on the reviews, and I am sorry that I did. Even at $10, it's not worth it. I am inherently skeptical of "self-help" books, and this does nothing to change that opinion.


Skip it.

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Drawing from John Maxwell's bestsellers Developing the Leader Within You, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, and Becoming a Person of Influence, Leadership 101 explores the timeless principles that have become Dr. Maxwell's trademark style. In a concise, straightforward style, Maxwell focuses on essential and time-tested qualities necessary for true leadership --influence, integrity, attitude, vision, problem-solving, and self-discipline --and guides readers through practical steps to develop true leadership in their lives and the lives of others.