Business Book Review: 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook: Revised and Updated by John C. Maxwell
‘Irrefutable’ indeed. Among today’s noise, this book remains timeless. Maxwell’s tremendously concise, yet as remarkable laws are refreshing. It’s the foundation of leadership.
My Rating: ★★★★★
Length: 312 pages
Publisher: Zondervon
Released: 16 September 2007
Applying the book to personal branding
Maxwell’s Law of Influence states:
The True Measure of Leadership Is Influence. Nothing More, Nothing Less
I applied this to our modern digital age.
This era grants unfathomable opportunities to those who may not otherwise have them. For others - perhaps you’re one, there’s a seemingly insurmountable inability to embrace it. I was one of them.
Even as a marketer, digital activity that didn’t hide behind a corporate brand was unnerving.
I now realise it’s simply the Law of Influence at play in leadership - either choose to follow or lead.
Favourite Quotes
I've read hundreds of business books. This is the first where my favourite quotes come from the foundation of the book itself.
1. THE LAW OF THE LID
Leadership Ability Determines a Person’s Level of Effectiveness
2. THE LAW OF INFLUENCE
The True Measure of Leadership Is Influence. Nothing More, Nothing Less
3. THE LAW OF PROCESS
Leadership Develops Daily, Not in a Day
4. THE LAW OF NAVIGATION
Anyone Can Steer the Ship, but It Takes a Leader to Chart the Course
5. THE LAW OF ADDITION
Leaders Add Value by Serving Others
6. THE LAW OF SOLID GROUND
Trust Is the Foundation of Leadership
7. THE LAW OF RESPECT
People Naturally Follow Leaders Stronger Than Themselves
8. THE LAW OF INTUITION
Leaders Evaluate Everything with a Leadership Bias
9. THE LAW OF MAGNETISM
Who You Are Is Who You Attract
10. THE LAW OF CONNECTION
Leaders Touch a Heart Before They Ask for a Hand
11. THE LAW OF THE INNER CIRCLE
A Leader’s Potential Is Determined by Those Closest to Him
12. THE LAW OF EMPOWERMENT
Only Secure Leaders Give Power to Others
13. THE LAW OF THE PICTURE
People Do What People See
14. THE LAW OF BUY-IN
People Buy into the Leader, Then the Vision
15. THE LAW OF VICTORY
Leaders Find a Way for the Team to Win
16. THE LAW OF THE BIG MO
Momentum Is a Leader’s Best Friend
17. THE LAW OF PRIORITIES
Leaders Understand That Activity Is Not Necessarily Accomplishment
18. THE LAW OF SACRIFICE
A Leader Must Give Up to Go Up
19. THE LAW OF TIMING
When to Lead Is As Important As What to Do and Where to Go
20. THE LAW OF EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
To Add Growth, Lead Followers—To Multiply, Lead Leaders
21. THE LAW OF LEGACY
A Leader’s Lasting Value Is Measured by Succession
My Papa was a wonderful leader and reader. Preferring other genres, he didn’t indulge as much in business books. Yet, I found an original copy of the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership on his bookshelf. A sign Maxwell’s book must have been essential for him. I see why.
Every so often you find a must-read. A rare few times, you find a book that immediately earns re-read status. For years to come, this book is that.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook: Revised and Updated by John C Maxwell: Available on Amazon.
