The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
by John C. Maxwell
A short companion to the laws: twenty-one qualities, character, charisma, commitment, communication, competence and so on, each in a few pages with a reflection. It is a quick read and a decent self-assessment tool, if a little list-like.
Read it if…
you want a short, structured self-audit as a leader.
Skip it if…
you have read the laws; the overlap is significant.
Three things you will actually use
- Character first; it is the foundation.
- Communicate simply and often.
- Serve; it is what leaders do.
Do this first
Rate yourself one to ten on all twenty-one and work on the lowest for a quarter.
Our verdict
A brisk checklist; useful once.
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