The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Author: John C. Maxwell, Zig Ziglar
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ISBN: 0785274316
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (18 September, 1998)
Sales Rank: 608
Average Customer Rating: 4.1 out of 5
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Rating: 4 out of 5
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
John Maxwell's book, "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" was a very helpful book. Logistically the book was very easy to read and understand. The chapters are not too long or drawn out. Maxwell makes his point and shares an anecdote or two with the reader regarding the idea of chapter. The leadership concepts discussed in this book don't seem all that groundbreaking, but they are so vital to being a good leader and they are explained very clearly throughout this book. He clearly points out and gives names to all the little reasons that you ever liked, respected, or listened to someone, but couldn't quite figure out why.
Maxwell weaves in personal stories that make his point and stories from celebrities like Sonny Bono, Princess Diana, and some of our most famous presidents. So the flow of the book and the voice that Maxwell uses actually follows his own chapter on the law of connection. As your reading the book you feel that Maxwell is actually just sitting there talking to you. He interrupts his own discussion on leadership to tell you a story. It is very casual and you never stop to count the pages until the end of the chapter. You just read right through. The book is not written in a instruction manual fashion, even the most passive follower in the world could read this book and know what kind of leader they would be looking for.
I think you learn a lot about leadership and just interesting general history from this book. Many of Maxwell's stories are much more than just there to prove his point. He tells the whole story instead of just what he needs to say to prove himself. I thought the fact that Maxwell has a religious background gave a comforting validity to what he was writing especially after he explained early in this book that leaders of volunteer organizations have no leverage over people. The people are there because they want to be there. After thinking about that statement, I agreed that it is very much true and that could be the best example of leadership. All in all, I thought that this was a very good book and there is much more to learn from it than just how to become a good leader.
Rating: 5 out of 5
GREAT OVERVIEW OF LEADERSHIP FOR GROWTH
There are many books written every year on leadership, and they all tend to have the same weakness: They focus on just part of the problem. THE 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP is a valuable exception because it looks at leadership in both companies and nonprofits at the same time, drawing on appropriate lessons from both. What I particularly liked was how he provided examples of how to overcome bad sistuations as well as how to grow faster from good ones. This clearly is the most encyclopedic approach to the subject of leadership that I have had the pleasure to read. The lessons seemed right to me based on my many years of studying what makes the most successful leaders have the best results. For anyone who is a leader or aspires to be one, THE 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP will be very valuable. Then you can expand your reading to get more detail in the areas where you need the most help. If you follow the principles of this book, you will avoid most of the problems that stall progress in organizations. Good luck to you!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Clear, easy to read, and inspiring
Most business books I read tend to break down into academic jargon or resemble a memo you might get in advance of a board meeting - interesting, perhaps, but difficult to relax with. The 21 Irrefutable Laws stands out as a great overview of leadership dynamics in an organization, and ring so true. I found myself nodding my head over and over as I read it. Highly recommended for those starting a business (or thinking of), leading initiatives, or wanting to understand organizational dynamics. Loved the emphasis on character and leading by example. Similar Products
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