The 360 Degree Leader
by John C. Maxwell
Leading from the middle of an organization: leading up (influencing your boss), leading across (peers) and leading down (your team), with the myths that keep middle managers waiting for a title. It is practical for the most common leadership position, the one without authority.
Read it if…
you influence without authority and are frustrated by it.
Skip it if…
you are at the top; it is written for the middle.
Three things you will actually use
- Lead where you are; the title is not required.
- Make your boss better; it is leading up.
- Peers follow those who help them win.
Do this first
Lighten your boss's load this week: solve one problem before it reaches them.
Our verdict
Practical for the middle.
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