Debunking myths and shedding light on the challenges, Maxwell offers specific principles for leading down, leading up, and leading across--360-degr...
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Nov 26, 2011
Peter
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It’s ironic that, according to some pundits, most leadership books are read by middle management. 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 ar More...
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 ar More...
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Dec 29, 2010
Top 10 Learnings:
o Page 7: “Influencing others is a matter of disposition, not position.” - You can influence from anywhere in the organization
o Page 47: “Remember the hat sets the context when interacting with others” – As a 360 degree leader, you’ll wear many hats – take time to think about the appropriate hat when interacting with others.
o Page 132: In mentoring relationships, use these statements/questions:
o Here’s what you said that last time we met
o Here’s wh More...
o Page 7: “Influencing others is a matter of disposition, not position.” - You can influence from anywhere in the organization
o Page 47: “Remember the hat sets the context when interacting with others” – As a 360 degree leader, you’ll wear many hats – take time to think about the appropriate hat when interacting with others.
o Page 132: In mentoring relationships, use these statements/questions:
o Here’s what you said that last time we met
o Here’s wh More...
Nov 12, 2011
Michael
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So you want to be the leader? You want to lead people, and an organization? Stop what you’re doing and buy this book.
Dr. Maxwell has blessed us with a ton of great books and lessons, but The 360 Degree Leader’s impact on careers is limitless.
The key to leadership is influence is one of the hundreds of gems this book provides the reader. Dr. Maxwell also uses many stories of other leaders like John Wooden, Jack Welch, Military leaders, and other leadership authors, into a pack More...
Dr. Maxwell has blessed us with a ton of great books and lessons, but The 360 Degree Leader’s impact on careers is limitless.
The key to leadership is influence is one of the hundreds of gems this book provides the reader. Dr. Maxwell also uses many stories of other leaders like John Wooden, Jack Welch, Military leaders, and other leadership authors, into a pack More...
Dec 04, 2011
Michael
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Becoming a leader is so much more than being in charge, but it is more about being the example to your followers. As leaders, they should lead and not so much manage, leadership is respected and admired by people that are put in a high position. It is not about being on the top but it is about being in the middle, and working your way to the top of the ladder. It is about teamwork and not how you should value your teamwork and not want to be someone that leads, without any vision. when there is
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Feb 13, 2010
Umugaba
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Quotes from the book:
99% of all leadership occurs not from the top but from the middle of an organization.
Leadership is a choice you make, not a place you sit.
I believe that people should strive for the top of their game, not the top of the organization.
Leaders in the middle usually experience the Multi-Hat Challenge on a daily basis.
If you want to get ahead, leading up is much better than kissing up ( Dan Reiland)
A minute of thin More...
99% of all leadership occurs not from the top but from the middle of an organization.
Leadership is a choice you make, not a place you sit.
I believe that people should strive for the top of their game, not the top of the organization.
Leaders in the middle usually experience the Multi-Hat Challenge on a daily basis.
If you want to get ahead, leading up is much better than kissing up ( Dan Reiland)
A minute of thin More...
Jan 27, 2010
Kevin
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I was over-exposed to Maxwell's writings in Bible college, so I stopped paying attention to his stuff for about a decade. It seemed like everything he wrote was just a repackaging of the same concept: leadership=influence.
This book, however, goes beyond that. It may be the most important book he's written since 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. The main takeaway from the book is a reminder that not only is leadership not just a positional/title thing, but the majority of leadership More...
This book, however, goes beyond that. It may be the most important book he's written since 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. The main takeaway from the book is a reminder that not only is leadership not just a positional/title thing, but the majority of leadership More...
Sep 05, 2010
Jim
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Alright I am bias. Anything with Mr. Maxwell's name on it I have to read. BUTTTTT. This is the genius of my introduction to him. I was going to Romania just after Christmas in 2007. Had never been and just had to go. I was in the Atlanta airport waiting to board when I saw this book. I read it and just could not believe how easy he writes. I have heard him at one Success Magazine seminar (which they should do again) and I watched via Leadercast 2010. He is just plain interesting. I woul
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Oct 29, 2008
Creating
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An inexperienced leader once said to me that leadership happens in the day to day. While that being a bit true, it is part 5 or 6 in a series of conversations, trainings, and role playing exercises that must equip the leaders on how to lead. Natural leaders do not magically have all the tools that prepare them to lead much like a talented athlete who has no coach let alone training, work-outs etc, has only his raw gifts but no cultivation of those natural talents.
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Aug 18, 2009
Ramon
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Most of my books reviews will have this disclaimer. Most of the books in my library are audiobooks. I prefer audiobooks especially on long trips. I feel that if the book is that bad at least my time was not a complete waste. With that said I hated it.I know Mr. Maxwell is suppose to be some type of guru. Some of the scenarios do not work in business. He delivered it in a confusing manner. I couldn't wait to take it to Half Price books. I think I got $1.00.
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Jan 21, 2010
Clayton
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Wonderful and very well rounded. Probably why its called the 360 Degree Leader. Great for any business owner, manager or anyone in a leadership position. This includes ministers, elders, teachers... what have you. Learning how to not only deal with people under you, but people beside and above you is a quality I feel is draining away in our culture. Not only in business, but in our families and churches. Highly recommended!
Apr 13, 2011
Stephen
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Maxwell is a very good writer, and attacks this topic with his characteristic deep and thorough research. It was readable, though I was looking for it to be over, I just wasn't into the topic to the same extent he is. I recommend all of Maxwell's books, though, as he is clearly one of the best on organization dynamics, teamwork and leadership.
Aug 21, 2011
Matt
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There are managers, and then there are leaders. If you want to be a leader, regardless of where you are in any organization or church, this is an excellent book to give you a framework for how to get that done. It will help you identify principles to apply and a game plan to get from where you are to where you want to be.
Mar 24, 2011
Carolyn
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I'm just skimming it for work, but I have picked up a few nuggets. Maxwell's style is very organized and direct - which makes it easy to skim and deliver information efficiently. For me, it feels less impactful/inspiring than a good story and way too basic for someone who's taken any business/leadership classes. But it could be a good starting point for that coworker who's clueless and could use some direction on how to contribute.
Apr 03, 2010
Being told to read a bk can b gd sometime. My company made us read this bk as part of professional development. Quite intetrsting. Only prob is that i cant remember what i had read wen i went for the meeting. Any suggestns? Always is told to share what we read n what we thot abt it.
Dec 10, 2007
Debbie
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Not a big John Maxwell fan. I don't like that he's always referencing himself. Some of his principles are good, basic ideas for the workplace, I just didn't think it was a full book's worth, and I didn't find it so well-written that it kept me interested. His philosophy on church leadership is different from mine, so that probably taints my opinion of him. I think this could be beneficial to someone early in their career, just to get some smarts on maneuvering in a business environment, but I ha
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Jul 31, 2009
Justin
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Great content, but a LOT of content. This could be 5 or 6 books if each topic was explored on a deeper level...but then again, that's Maxwell for you! Valuable insights for anyone interested in having influence at your current position in an organization.
Jun 25, 2009
Phumlani
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good book for pple who are not yet in leadeership positions in their organisations. i have read it and practiced most of the things it says, and now i am more influential at work than before, i have been able to gain trust of my supervisor.
Apr 27, 2011
Shaeley
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How to lead from the middle, influencing those above you, your peers, and those below you. As always, Maxwell provides lots of lists along with descriptions and anecdotes to flesh them out. I found the story of General Marshall (after whom the Marshall Plan was named) to be a great example of 360 degree leadership.
Sep 21, 2010
More important than any other concept is that you win with people. Having those around you succeed, those closets to you respect and admiration, propells the true character of leadership. Invest in people.
Mar 08, 2009
The 360 Degree Leader, which is written by John Maxwell, is a great leadership-focused book that teaches you how to improve areas of your skills that will lead to success no matter where you are. Taking almost every situation that you could possibly be in, Maxwell breaks down his book into seven sections that will direct you through most thoughts that cross a leader's mind at some point or another. I personally am in love with this book, which has taught me alot about leading from a middle
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Jan 29, 2012
Molly
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I like John Maxwell. His leadership skills are widely recognized not just within Christian circles but beyond it. His books read effortlessly: it’s like listening to one of his motivational talks. It’s hard not to be energized by it.
But I think I prefer Maxwell’s quotable quotes rather than entire books. The 360 Degree Leader is just one example why.
The first few chapters sound great; the principles aren’t mind-numbingly awesome, but you can’t really disagree with them ei More...
But I think I prefer Maxwell’s quotable quotes rather than entire books. The 360 Degree Leader is just one example why.
The first few chapters sound great; the principles aren’t mind-numbingly awesome, but you can’t really disagree with them ei More...
Aug 13, 2010
Lisa
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I agree that we need to lead from whatever level we are in an organization. There might be one CEO, but it takes many leaders to create a successful environment in the workplace.
Aug 09, 2011
Andy
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This was my first exposure to John Maxwell's writings. The book provides a thorough overview to his philosophy of leadership.
Aug 14, 2009
Courtney
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I had to read this book for a leadership program that I just started at work. Most of the advice was obvious. It wasn't the book for me. The publisher is a Christian group and I believe this guy is a pastor and I just couldn't relate to some of his examples. It just seemed a little hokey to me, with all of the lists that he had throughout the book.
Aug 10, 2011
Abner
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Libro que muestra las características a desarrollar en los líderes que están en "medio" de las organizaciones
Apr 30, 2011
Tihomir
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It was the greatest book that I read related to the leadership ! Awesome ideas, suggestions and practical stuff.
Jan 22, 2011
Sue
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This guy write a lot of books. I didn't find this compelling enough to read past the first chapter or two.
Dec 20, 2010
Angelo
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The title is not good until you read the book... then the title becomes completely relevant and descriptive.
Mar 23, 2009
Leadership Skill building. Helpful to my current role as an governmental agency manager.
Jan 16, 2009
John
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Very trite. You should read this book only if you have never been in a leadership position or have found that you are not very effective.
