Rating: Summary: A pastor and entrepreneur's laws of leadership Review: John Maxwell led the growth of several churches and private businesses. He is an internationally recognized author and speaker on leadership. In this book, he supports each of his 21 laws of leadership with examples from his own experience and that of well-known leaders from all walks of life. His laws explain how leaders develop, how they learn, and how they become seasoned and solid. He explains how timing, sacrifice, relationships, and momentum can work for a leader. Each law is succinctly explained with examples in its own short chapter. The twenty-first is the most important: The law of legacy. In the end, the organization he leaves and how it carries on without her or him define a leader's success.
Rating: Summary: New Attitude Review: This is a great book! I have heard alot about John Maxwell and decided to try him out for the first time. I am impressed, he has really given me a broader perspective on leadership as it applies to the management level.
Rating: Summary: A must read for those in a leadership position. Review: As a manager needing to exhibit leadership within my department, "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" gave me considerable insight into the methods and practices of developing the skills necessary to lead. Maxell has the uncanny ability to present his philosophies in layman's terms that anybody can follow.
Rating: Summary: Purpose cloaked in Passion!!!! Review: Excellent overview of Leadership principles. Must reading for anyone and everyone!!! Some have commented that the book is lacking in application, but I believe Maxwell trusts the reader to launch out with passion and creativity to take the next step in light of the leadership principles... reader launch out, move forward, take the step to Lead!!!
Rating: Summary: SUPER LEADERSHIP BOOK! Review: I've had the pleasure of hearing Mr. Maxwell speak at my Church and all that I can say is that He has the best ability to convey leadership and how to be a better leader.
Rating: Summary: This is the best book on leadership I've read in 10 years! Review: John Maxwell's book on leadership lays a wonderful foundation for taking the steps necessary to go to the next level of leadership. Each of the 21 Laws are practical with enough examples and applications to "get the point."
Rating: Summary: An Awesome book for any leader!!! Review: If you're a leader this book is a must!!! I bought the book and could not put it down. Dr. John Maxwell offers valuable insights from his own leadership experiences that you'll find very helful!!! You've just got to buy it!!!
Rating: Summary: No enough meat just pointers on what leaders need Review: I was very disappointed in the book. He is one of my favorite authors. However, I feel I was robbed when I bought this book. I would read a chapter and then say to myself "that is it"? Great ldeas but no practical application. It would be better to purchase "Lincoln on Leadership" by Donald T. Phillips then this book. At least this small paper back describes how Licoln applied his leadership skills while he was President. From standing in the rain with the soliders to the words he used to unite a nation. This book was just a warm and fuzzy on why leaders need to obtain the 21 laws how I have no idea.
Rating: Summary: Rekindled my thirst to develop my leadership skills. Review: It has been 4 years since I finished graduate school. No book I have read in these past 4 years has had such a dramatic impact on my desire to grow my leadership skills as this one. From the board room to the shop floor, this book is immensely beneficial to all. Read it and learn.
Rating: Summary: Not enough meat! Review: I too have heard John speak, purchased his 100 lessons on leadership (excellent), and teach some of his material to others. I was really looking forward to this book however, as one has already pointed out I found it light. I understand it must be so since there is much to cover. I think that if you have NOT had much of John's teaching this will be excellent (I purchased 30 copies for my staff team) however if you are an avid learner and leader it will not provide much in the way of meat to apply right now! at least not new meat!
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