The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
By John Maxwell
Thomas Nelson, 1999 - 157 pages

In this leadership book by Maxwell he provides leadership quotes and then dives into the quote/life of the individual/s he is mentioning and then shows evidence.  Having read several of Maxwell’s books I think this is one of his better ones as the stories, quotes and examples can truly transform people.  

The author uses twenty-one qualities for the basis of successful leadership: character, charisma, commitment, communication, competence, courage, discernment, focus, generosity, initiative, listening, passion, attitude, problem-solving, relationship, responsibility, security, self-discipline, servanthood, teachability and vision. 

History has shown us that great companies (that create tons of shareholder wealth)/teams are created by great leaders.  I read this hoping to further develop my leadership skills.  I believe the key ingredient in getting long-term value out of this book is to highlight the quotes/stories you love and integrate them into your daily life. Practice what you read if it ties in with your VALUES. Like someone earlier stated I believe that the values/qualities expressed in this book provide a practical guide to achieving personal fulfillment in marriage, parenthood, and all other relationships outside of business. 

 

About the Author: John C. Maxwell, known as America’s expert on leadership, is founder of the INJOY Group, an organization dedicated to helping people maximize their personal and leadership potential. Each year Maxwell speaks in person to more than 250,000 people and influences the lives of more than one million people through seminars, books and tapes. He is the bestselling author of twenty-five books, including The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Failing Forward, Developing the Leader Within You, and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader.