The 21 Irrefutable Laws Of Leadership, Workbook [Paperback]

John C. Maxwell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0785264051 | ISBN-13: 978-0785264057 | Publication Date: October 8, 2002 | Edition: 1

What would happen if a top expert with more than thirty years of leadership experience were willing to distill everything he had learned about leadership into a handful of life-changing principles just for you? It would change your life.

John C. Maxwell has done exactly that in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. He has combined insights learned from his thirty-plus years of leadership successes and mistakes with observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, religion, and military conflict. The result is a revealing study of leadership delivered as only a communicator like Maxwell can.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 1 edition (October 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785264051
• ISBN-13: 978-0785264057
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #256,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Becoming a better leader? Absolutely, December 13, 2004

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Colleen B University of Pittsburgh "Communica... (Pittsburgh, Pa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 21 Irrefutable Laws Of Leadership, Workbook (Paperback)

I bought this book originally because I have a project to do for a course that I am taking in Communications in college. I often buy "self help books" such as "Flow" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Steven R. Covey or Anthony Robbins books. I saw that this book was over two hundred pages so I thought, "great I'm sold." As I first started to read the book I learned that the author John C. Maxwell was minister. I don't plan on starting a church anytime soon so I was a bit skeptical. I was however to quick to judge.

Maxwell takes his thirty years of knowledge and boiled it down into an easy to read book for anyone who wishes to better themselves or their organization through better leadership. He outlines 21 laws of leadership using many known political, sports and professional icons. Although he does not give particular examples of how you can use these "laws" in everyday problems unlike "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." Anyone with a little imagination can see how putting these laws into action can better any situation. If you are in a entry level position in a corporation such as myself. It clearly defines the difference between being a manager and being a leader. It also made me realize that the organization that I work for is has poor leadership and that is what causes so much turn over and unpleasantness with in the department.

When heading on in my career I now have better answers to give in an interview. One question that a lot of employers seem to ask is, " Are you a leader or a follower." Well if you say you are a leader then upper management may think that you will be unwilling to comply with tasks you feel insufficient. If you say you are a follower then they may feel that you are unable to come to your own conclusions about a problem and bother them with everything. My answer use to be I am a good leader, but I also know when to follow. My new answer will be, "I am a leader looking to further her education as such through mentoring of a higher level leader." I will then ask, "Do you feel that you are a manager or a leader?"

The book also gives you many illustrated stories about how other highly successful leaders came to be. As well as mistakes where people had a chance for great success but failed because of lack of leadership. Overall I would recommend the book to anyone who wants to further their education in becoming a better leader. As well as creating a better life for yourself and those who follow you.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Lead by Example, September 25, 2005

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Erica Dixon "future doc" (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews
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I really found this book enjoyable because of its readability. I read the book in one sitting. I found the stories of prominent figures such as Lee Iaccoca inspiring. I am quite sure that anyone who reads this book will find these stories inspirational as well. Although most readers can expect a well-crafted discussion about the core attitudes and visions of leadership, the book does make it seem as though those who read it and do the exercises provided at the end of each chapter, will be well on his or her way to becoming the next great leader. It doesn't address the question of whether or not the figures he chose to use as examples in his book, were born with these characteristics or were these characteristics developed over time. However, if future leaders/readers are looking for a step-by-step formula, an "easy-read", and great story-telling, then Maxwell's book provides the perfect combination.

5.0 out of 5 stars Leadership made fun.... leadership made real, April 9, 2010

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This is one of the few books that I have both read and taught on. There is much wisdom in this book, and in some ways, so much so that it is hard to keep up. This book has simple, yet elegant analogies, and it provides insight into a "better" way to manage. By following just one of the principles outlined in this book, a young or more mature leader will surely gain knowledge and be bettered by the experience.