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In this latest treatise, leadership mega-guru Maxwell (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership) taps a rich vein of corporate angst: the plight of the middle manager, saddled with responsibilities but lacking real power, torn by conflicting tasks and time-management dilemmas, seething with thwarted ambition. As Macbeth shows, it's a predicament fraught with tragic potential, but the staid, platitudinous treatment given it by Maxwell and ghostwriter Charlie Wetzel drains away the drama. They generally counsel acceptance of limitations. Maxwell tells middle managers to work diligently in subordinate positions, support the CEO's vision, find the good in incompetent or malevolent leaders, infiltrate their bosses' emotional lives ("Listen to your leader's heartbeat.... What makes them laugh?... Cry?.... Sing?") and "stand up for your leader whenever you can." They can thus exert an unsung but crucial "influence" over higherups, while themselves practicing a higher, sublimated form of leadership by selflessly nurturing the potential of their own colleagues and underlings. Unfortunately, Maxwell's practical advice boils down to vague truisms ("when you find a problem, provide a solution") or clichés ("If your boss is a golfer, you may want to take up the game"). His bland injunctions to resignation, patience and self-effacement are unobjectionable, but also uninspiring. (Jan. 10)
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In his nearly thirty years of teaching leadership, John Maxwell has encountered this question again and again: How do I apply leadership principles if Im not the boss? Its a valid question that Maxwell answers in The 360 Degree Leader. You dont have to be the main leader, asserts Maxwell, to make significant impact in your organization. Good leaders are not only capable of leading their followers but are also adept at leading their superiors and their peers. Debunking myths and shedding light on the challenges, John Maxwell offers specific principles for Leading Down, Leading Up, and Leading Across. 360-Degree Leaders can lead effectively, regardless of their position in an organization. By applying Maxwells principles, you will expand your influence and ultimately be a more valuable team member.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
One of, if not the, best books on leadership I have read,
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This review is from: The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization (Hardcover)
I have probably read 8 or so leadership type books in the past 5 years and this one remains as one of the best. It starts from the perspective of leading thyself first, and then continues from there by examining how others will relate to one who leads, as opposed to one who simply manages. It is a very easy and enlightening read and does not get bogged down with jargon and overtly technical theoretical study. I highly recommend it.
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A solid book about leading from the middle!,
By Peter and Diana Scholtens (Hamilton, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization (Paperback)
It's ironic that, according to some pundits, most leadership books are read by middle management. And finally we have a book that targets those in the middle, leading a little, being led, and sharing leadership with others.In his usual polished style, Maxwell tells stories gleaned from business and leadership. He has gathered quotes from around the world and weaves them together to teach about leadership and success. Maxwell begins by dismissing many myths about leadership. He argues that we need to lead wherever we are. We need to begin thinking about being leaders long before we are recognized as being part of leadership because there are tangible benefits both now and in the future. Maxwell carries on by explaining where our influence lies, specifically in these 5 areas: 1. Position - Influence because of your role. 2. Permission - Influence because of your character. 3. Production - Influence because of your production. 4. People Development - Influence because of who you've mentored. 5. Personhood - Influence because of your personality. John Maxwell also focuses on direction of leadership ' up, across, and down. When leading up well, we must help our leaders by anticipating what our leaders need and then shouldering some of their load. It is also important to anticipate and use the time we have well, getting to know them and how to work with them. When leading across well, we need to complete rather than compete, being a friend rather than a competitor. When leading down, place people where they will thrive, modeling the behaviours you with to see. In the end, you are most effective as a leader when your vision is clear and you reward the behaviours you want to see. This book, John C. Maxwell's, The 360 Degree Leader, helps in stick-handling through the leadership possibilities at all levels of an organization. He makes it clear that, whether in business, family, or in not-for-profit work, if you are interacting with people, the opportunities for leadership are endless. This book is a great entry level read for those who are wondering when they will receive the mantle of leadership in their organization. Remember, wherever you are, you are already a leader.
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Learning to Lead when you're not at the Top,
By Jonathan Mills (Kanata, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization (Hardcover)
Maxwell does it again.This book provides great advice for those people who are not the CEO but who have drive and ambition to contribute and lead like one. With a firm grasp of leadership principles, coupled with extensive conventional wisdom regarding relationships, Maxwell delivers a great book on making the most of your leadership potential even if you're not at the top. Highly recommended. And, for CEO's and other top leaders, there is a helpful section at the back for making positive investments into the lives of up and coming leaders in your organization. Well worth the read.
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