Monday, April 16, 2007

Developing the Leader Within You (Book reviews)


By John C. Maxwell

If you are in any sort of leadership position, from business executive or church leader to parent or teacher, you have probably ased yourself many times what it takes to make a leader. And now you can find the answer in Developing the Leader Withing You.

By examining the differences between leadership styles, John Maxwell outlines principles for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others. These principles can be used in any organization to foster integrity and self-discipline and bring about a positive change.

Developing the Leader Within You also examines how to be effective in the highest calling of leadership by understanding the five characteristics that set "leader mangers" apart from "run-of-the-mill manager."

Let John Maxwell show you how to develop the vision, value, influence, and motivation required of successful leaders.

"John Maxwell has hit a home run! Developing the Leader Within You is highly motivating. 'Must' reading for corporate and aspiring executives."
--Zig Ziglar, Chairman, The Zig Ziglar Corporation

"In this book, John Maxwell combines the street smarts of a hands-on performer, who loves to practice the art of leadership with a lively, easy-to-get-it style. Read this book! It will raise your sights and release your energy."
--Bob Buford, Chairman, Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management

"One of the best books on leadership ever to be written by a man who practices what he preaches. It's a book I urge every would-be leader to read."
--Robert H. Schuller

"Eminently practical advice!...will affirm, guide, direct and influence those called to leadership. There is wonderful, meaningful help here for everyone at every rung of the leadership ladder."
--Ted Engstrom, President Emeritus, World Vision

"Simply put, [Developing the Leader Within You] may very well be the best book you will ever see on the subject of leadership."
--Jack W. Goodall, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Foodmaker, Inc.

The Author:

John Maxwell
has been senior pastor of Skyline Wesleyan Church in Lemon Grove (San Diego), California since 1981. Generally considered the most influential leader of his denomination, he speaks extensively across the United States on the issues of leadership, relationships, and church growth. He also reaches large numbers of church and business leaders through his popular audiotapes, videos, and books, all produced by Injoy, a leadership development institute, founded by John Maxwell.

ISBN 0-8407-6744-7

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