Developing the Leader Within You

Developing the Leader Within You Review

There are many books on leadership out there: so many that it's almost impossible to separate the good from the mediocre. I was fortunate enough to have come across this book years ago. It is one of the rare books that I go back to from time to time as I get older and hopefully wiser.

Developing the Leader Within You is an excellent introduction to leadership for a number of reasons. John Maxwell is recognized as a leader in the field of leadership, and this book clearly reflects his long and deep experience with leading. What I like best about the book is not only the depth of knowledge but the fact that the material is presented in such a way that it's easy to read and learn. Each chapter has one key theme, such as: "The Definition of Leadership: Influence" or "The Most Important Ingredient of Leadership: Integrity." All of the main sections within a chapter are also clearly marked, and the lists and diagrams help make the material easier to digest and easier to find when I look back at the book.

The truth is that all of us can be leaders and most of us have already been put in places where we have to lead. This book has helped me understand leadership over the years as I've worked at various churches and in Christian schools. Because I'm an introvert by nature it was difficult for me to see myself as a leader; however, this book has helped me see myself and God's call on my life in a different and more positive way. I like the fact, as well, that Maxwell has outlined different levels of leadership that one may attain. Every time I look back at this book, I find that there are principles from the book that I've already integrated into my life, as well as others that it's now time to work on.

Even an outline of the book suggests just how useful this book can be to many people:

Chapter 1 - The Definition of Leadership: Influence
Chapter 2 - The Key to Leadership: Priorities
Chapter 3 - The Most Important Ingredient of Leadership: Integrity
Chapter 4 - The Ultimate Test of Leadership: Creating Positive Change
Chapter 5 - The Quickest Way to Gain Leadership: Problem-Solving [Tony
Chapter 6 - The Extra Plus in Leadership - Attitude
Chapter 7 - Developing Your most Appreciable Asset: People
Chapter 8 - The Indispensable Quality of Leadership: Vision
Chapter 9 - The Price of Leadership: Self-Discipline
Chapter 10 - The Most Important Lesson of Leadership: Staff Development

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Developing the Leader Within You Overview

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.

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Few of us are natural-born leaders, according to John C. Maxwell, author of Developing the Leader Within You. Fortunately though, "the traits that are the raw material of leadership can be acquired," he promises. "Link them up with desire and nothing can keep you from becoming a leader. This book will supply the leadership principles. You must supply the desire." True to his words, Maxwell offers a detailed and inspiring primer on becoming a leader. Even the Table of Contents reads like a motivational poster.

Maxwell (The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader), who is the founder of INJOY, a Christian-based leadership program, debunks the myth that strong leaders must have big egos and spend all their time harnessing personal power. Instead, he elevates leadership to a spiritual act of service: "The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership." Maxwell relies on real-life anecdotes, short paragraphs, charts, and numerous lists to make his wisdom accessible. As a result, his writing often seems simplistic, with a self-help tone. Nonetheless, in teaching readers how to bring out the best in themselves as well as others, Maxwell offers a worthwhile life lesson that extends far beyond the workplace. --Gail Hudson

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