Developing the Leader Within You: Supersaver - Softcover

Maxwell, John C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0785270116 ISBN 13: 9780785270119

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc, 1998

Synopsis

As he explains how to lead--and not just manage--the noted author of Be All You Can Be shares the principles behind the leadership skills he has developed over the past 20 years, and offers readers the benefit of his expertise in motivation, communication, problem-solving, and managing change.

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Review:

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

About the Author:

John C. Maxwell is an internationally respected leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold more than 19 million books. He is the founder of EQUIP, a non-profit organization that has trained more than 5 million leaders in 126 countries. Read his blog at JohnMaxwellOnLeadership.com.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0785270116
• ISBN 13: 9780785270119
• Binding: Paperback