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The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
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The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader

Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow

Thomas Nelson, 1999 more...


Editorial Rating

7

Qualities

  • Applicable

Recommendation

Leadership expert, former preacher and prolific author John C. Maxwell asks readers to savor his chapters on the essential qualities of a leader a little at a time. He suggests reading one chapter a day like you are taking a vitamin, to give the lessons time to sink in with practice. Each of the 21 traits he cites stems from a basic value leaders can use to guide their actions. This follow-up to Maxwell's useful 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership is a thinner book in every way, though still nicely thoughtful. getAbstract recommends it as a source of inspiration for self-growth and reflection.

Take-Aways

  • The first person you lead is yourself.
  • Followers are drawn to a leader's character.
  • If you work to develop your character, you will improve as a leader.

About the Author

Former preacher John C. Maxwell is a leadership expert and the founder of a leadership consulting company. He lectures on leadership principles and is the author of several leadership bestsellers, including 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.


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