John C. Maxwell

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0: Essential Wisdom for Today’s Generation of Leaders

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John C. Maxwell

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Learn how to develop the influence, character, service and vision that it takes to be a leader in every aspect of your life. First released in 1993, John C. Maxwell’s now-classic work revolutionized the way leaders are made. By examining the differences between leadership styles, Maxwell outlines principles for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others from any type of leadership position--including as a business executive, a church leader, a teacher, or even a parent. In this thoroughly revised and updated edition, Maxwell includes two new chapters to include the leadership insights and practices he has learned in the decades since the first edition so that you’ll receive everything you need to take a significant step in your leadership journey. In Developing the Leader Within You 2.0, you will successfully learn and understand:Influence – using the 5 Levels of Leadership as a roadmap to influence others
Character – embracing good ethics, practicing self-leadership, and valuing people
Service – asking eight questions to develop into a leader who serves others daily
Vision – including eight components when painting a vision for your people so they can experience it
These foundational principles provides both new readers and longtime fans with the necessary wisdom to help any leader and organization succeed in fostering integrity, self-discipline, and effecting positive change. Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 will help you transform the way you think about leadership. Read more

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Amazon reviewers say this John C. Maxwell title is a strong, practical leadership book with clear principles, useful examples, and strong value for aspiring leaders. Some readers praise it as easy to read and recommend it for professional growth, while a few reviews note that the content can feel repetitive or familiar. Goodreads and other review sites show generally positive sentiment, with many readers calling it insightful, inspiring, and applicable to real leadership situations. LinkedIn and blog reviewers also describe it as a solid, accessible leadership guide with actionable takeaways.

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Publisher HarperCollins Leadership
Publication date January 8, 2019
Edition Reprint
Language English
Print length 224 pages
ISBN-10 0718074084
ISBN-13 978-0718074081
Item Weight 2.31 pounds
Dimensions 5.5 x 0.72 x 8.35 inches
Part of series Developing the Leader
Best Sellers Rank #5,930 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8 in Business Mentoring & Coaching (Books) #11 in Workplace Culture (Books) #13 in Christian Church Leadership (Books)
Customer Reviews 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,863)

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