Developing the Leader Within You 2.0
by John C. Maxwell
Maxwell's foundational leadership book, refreshed: influence, priorities, integrity, change, problem-solving, attitude, people, vision and self-discipline, each with illustrations and a short exercise. There is nothing surprising here, and that is partly the point; it is a sturdy first course delivered by a veteran teacher.
Read it if…
you are stepping into leadership and want a comprehensive, encouraging foundation.
Skip it if…
you have read several leadership books already; this one will feel familiar.
Three things you will actually use
- Leadership is influence; build it before you need it.
- Prioritize ruthlessly; activity is not accomplishment.
- Guard integrity; it is the only quality that cannot be rebuilt quickly.
Do this first
Rank the ten qualities from strongest to weakest in yourself and work on the weakest for a month.
Our verdict
A dependable primer; broad, warm and basic.
Compare with other Leadership books
The Advantage
Patrick Lencioni · Leadership
Lencioni's most complete and least gimmicky book; a strong operating manual for teams.
CLICK TO SEE
The 48 Laws of Power
Robert Greene · Leadership
Brilliant, cynical and dangerous in the wrong hands; read as a map, not a creed.
CLICK TO SEE
Power
Jeffrey Pfeffer · Leadership
Unsentimental and well-researched; the honest version of career advice.
CLICK TO SEEBrowse all Leadership book reviews or get the free Reality Code Cheat Sheet.
As an Amazon Associate, WisdomDeck earns from qualifying purchases. Links marked “Click to see” go to Amazon. We are not paid for opinions, prices and availability are not shown here and change on Amazon, and we never see your purchase details. Nothing here is medical, legal or financial advice.