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cleaper's review against another edition
4.0
Very insightful! A must read for anyone looking to improve or develop their leadership skills.
stylesplenty's review against another edition
4.0
I was able to read Developing the Leader within you 2.0 for free from Netgalley, the publisher and the author for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I did not read version 1.0 but I know that John Maxwell presents new leadership insights with having over 50 years of leadership experience.
The one thing I will remember from this book is to keep asking myself "How far can I go?". This question reminds you that success is a journey and we will continue to grow. The book has excellent advice and it will have everyone focusing more on success and their future.
Recommend it to everyone who wants to have their own business and start their own business.
I did not read version 1.0 but I know that John Maxwell presents new leadership insights with having over 50 years of leadership experience.
The one thing I will remember from this book is to keep asking myself "How far can I go?". This question reminds you that success is a journey and we will continue to grow. The book has excellent advice and it will have everyone focusing more on success and their future.
Recommend it to everyone who wants to have their own business and start their own business.
hinchemail's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a bestseller for a reason. I suggest reading this book multiple times for someone who wants to be in, understand or is in management and needs a refresher. Also, it may just be a good book to understand how people think and work. Too many people think they know everything but do you really?
The chapters go over influencing others, prioritizing work, having integrity, creating a positive change at work, solving problems, attitude, developing your people, having a vision, maintaining self discipline and developing your staff.
A lot of leadership books repeat themselves with long flowery language but I found all the information to be compact, emphasized in a page or less and then briskly segued to a new topic. I enjoyed the quotes from famous leaders, metaphors, and stories that solidified the main points
What helped me:
-leadership is about influencing others, there's no point if you aren't influencing anyone
-every month use the 3 R's (requirement/return/reward) to determine priorities: what's required of me, am I getting the correct return or am I doing something else someone can do?, what reward will I get from this? So many people get bogged down in doing everything - delegate and get it done people!
-when you're through changing, you're through. growth is change.
-people need to change their perspectives, not their problems. problems give meaning to life (amen to page 78! I am copying and pasting this bad boy)
-people are fired #1 over incompetence and then attitude problems. studies have shown personality goes a long way (page 99)
-develop your people or you are screwed (page 137). people are unhappy because of a long list of reasons that are all not being appreciated, acknowledge, etc.
I have dog eared way too many pages in this book.
The chapters go over influencing others, prioritizing work, having integrity, creating a positive change at work, solving problems, attitude, developing your people, having a vision, maintaining self discipline and developing your staff.
A lot of leadership books repeat themselves with long flowery language but I found all the information to be compact, emphasized in a page or less and then briskly segued to a new topic. I enjoyed the quotes from famous leaders, metaphors, and stories that solidified the main points
What helped me:
-leadership is about influencing others, there's no point if you aren't influencing anyone
-every month use the 3 R's (requirement/return/reward) to determine priorities: what's required of me, am I getting the correct return or am I doing something else someone can do?, what reward will I get from this? So many people get bogged down in doing everything - delegate and get it done people!
-when you're through changing, you're through. growth is change.
-people need to change their perspectives, not their problems. problems give meaning to life (amen to page 78! I am copying and pasting this bad boy)
-people are fired #1 over incompetence and then attitude problems. studies have shown personality goes a long way (page 99)
-develop your people or you are screwed (page 137). people are unhappy because of a long list of reasons that are all not being appreciated, acknowledge, etc.
I have dog eared way too many pages in this book.
elvelyck's review against another edition
5.0
Your first leadership book!
I have been a student of leadership over the last few years, and after reading 50+ books on the topic, no other book summarizes the importance, challenges, priorities and practices of leadership better than this book. The 5 levels of leadership, self discipline, prioritizing tools, vision, attitude - the list continues!
If you’re a student of self development and leadership - start here!
I have been a student of leadership over the last few years, and after reading 50+ books on the topic, no other book summarizes the importance, challenges, priorities and practices of leadership better than this book. The 5 levels of leadership, self discipline, prioritizing tools, vision, attitude - the list continues!
If you’re a student of self development and leadership - start here!
gigiinzim's review against another edition
5.0
John Maxwell is an incredible leader and so many have learned from his valuable insights. Whether you have read any of his other materials or not, this book is a must read for anyone in leadership- or anyone who wants to be. He continues to take risks, to learn and to grow and he shares his priceless experiences here.
The publisher provided an ARC through Netgalley. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts
The publisher provided an ARC through Netgalley. I have voluntarily decided to read and review, giving my personal opinions and thoughts
nickjonesreadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Great book. Loads of practical material worth rereading and writing down. It is easy to read, and, while I know that some people complain that he uses a lot of illustrations and cites comics quite a bit, I think that these provide tangible material to remember and hold on to.
midwichtriffid's review
3.0
I'm am sure that for loads of people out there this is a 5 star read, but I am not one of them.
I read it as required reading and not for enjoyment and my star rating reflects that. This genre of book is simply not for me and I do not feel like I had any really great takeaways from it, it felt like the same common sense rhetoric being rehashed 12 different ways. Maybe for people such a granular break down of "Don't be a self-serving jerk who relies on their position/power when leading" but this seems rather self-evident.
I read it as required reading and not for enjoyment and my star rating reflects that. This genre of book is simply not for me and I do not feel like I had any really great takeaways from it, it felt like the same common sense rhetoric being rehashed 12 different ways. Maybe for people such a granular break down of "Don't be a self-serving jerk who relies on their position/power when leading" but this seems rather self-evident.
bethanygrace22's review against another edition
5.0
As with the other Maxwell books I've been recommended to read and have read, it's full to the brim with solid principles and simple, actionable truths that can be applied readily and in any situation. This was my first time listening to an audiobook instead of reading one, and I have to admit that there were some things I didn't get as fully as I would have. So, I will likely listen again and take notes, or pick up a copy for a second, more-intensive read-through. Regardless, this is a foundational book on leadership, and I loved that for each major principle, there were action steps to carry it out and apply it. Overall, excellent book on developing yourself so that you can develop others.
ygooden's review against another edition
4.0
“Developing the leader within you 2.0” is hailed as a guide that is “all new for today’s generation of leaders.”
The principles are indeed timeless, however, I found the authors examples to be quite dated. In fact, it wasn’t until I read the last few chapters did I begin to recognize individuals from my generation.
Overall the book is worth reading and provides a wealth of knowledge for those desiring to grow personally and professionally.
The principles are indeed timeless, however, I found the authors examples to be quite dated. In fact, it wasn’t until I read the last few chapters did I begin to recognize individuals from my generation.
Overall the book is worth reading and provides a wealth of knowledge for those desiring to grow personally and professionally.