Attitude 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know

Attitude 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know

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Attitude can make or break you and the people you lead.

Good attitudes on a team do not guarantee its success, but bad attitudes guarantee its ruin. So says "New York Times" best-selling author and leadership expert John C. Maxwell in this highly practical primer, "Attitude 101." Anyone who has tried to lead people with bad attitudes knows the frustration it can bring.

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Hardcover, 112 pages
Published January 3rd 2003 by Thomas Nelson Publishers
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Farnoosh Brock
Loved this little book, and if only execution on these ideas and attitudes was as easy as reading them, life would be sweet at all times!

One of the interesting ideas proposed by Maxwell is that of planned neglect. He tells us the story of the violinist who would return to her room after class, and start to clean up, organize, take care of all possible mundane efforts, and as a result procrastinate her violin practice. She realizes she was clearly not progressing until she reversed her tactics –...more
Chris Munson
John Maxwell's 101 series of books can be summed up thusly: Take the considerable knowledge that Maxwell has accumulated over his decades long search for solid leadership principles, put it down in a "Reader's Digest" format, and divide it up into several categories. The category for "Attitude 101" is not surprisingly, attitude. The book has concise high-level easy to read summaries of how the proper attitude can make you a better leader and make you more successful. The most valuable section of...more
Pamm
A MUST READ for anyone in leadership or desiring/aspiring to become a leader. Even if you are a team player...you would benefit from reading this easy, practical, short read book. I love this quote as it drew me to purchase this book: "ATTITUDE CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOU AND THE PEOPLE YOU LEAD." John C. Maxwell
Jill Kemerer
Excellent book! I needed some motivation, and this book delivered. I love that it's slim, easy to read, but packed with great advice on how our attitudes affect our performance. If you're in a slump, feeling insecure, having doubts, or just need a general pick-me-up, read this book!
Jason
Where I am in life is a direct reflection of my attitude and the choices I've made. Now that i am aware, I will change it...NOW!!
A must read for anyone wanting to change their course in life; if you need a boost, read this one!
Mohamad Dahrouj
أساسيات التوجه الذهني
إننا مسؤولون بشكل شخصي عن نظرتنا الى الحياة. ان توجهاتنا الذهنية وتصرفاتنا تجاه الحياة تحدد ما يحدث لنا.
أي شيء يكون جيدا عندما تكون بدايته جيدة.
اذا لم تفشل فربما لا تحقق تقدما حقيقيا.
Aruna Kumar Gadepalli
I am not sure what to say about this book. The stars that I gave for the rating should be suffice, let me explain for those who feel the reason for giving the number of stars. First the book is very quick and easy to read. Not many complicated sentences. Most of the discussion one might have already come across but one needs to check whether to put them into practice or not. Enjoyed reading the book.
Andrew Milne
Some times you just need a small reminder that anything is possible but it comes at a cost. Attitude is everything. Great book to remind us what is important.

Lane Dockstader
How a positive attitude makes a big difference in business. Leaders can make an impact on the attitudes and results of their employees.
Stephanie
This book should be read and the advise given lived... ABSOLUTELY wonderful, and easy to read.
Chad Mitchem
May 14, 2012 Chad Mitchem marked it as to-read
Sure, I've already read this....but I don't think I could read this little gem too many times....:)
Joe O'c
Very Good; short book on how your attitude can make or break you and the people you lead.
Brian
This is a quick read that reminds you of the importance of attitude in your life.
Eric
Mar 14, 2010 Eric added it
all the 101 book are good. They are short and great starter books for teenagers.
Daniel Oon
Essential for everyone to read this. it's more than leadership, its about the attitude that we carry around in life.
Katty C.


Excelente! Para aquellos que quieren aprender cada día sobre el liderazgo.
Sandra
John C Maxwell is akin to a short and editable Dale Carnegie!
Att Sundara
Attitude is everything!awesome book
Tunisia Bettis
A must read for everyone.
Sofie Brånedal
Ingen kan göra succé om den samtidigt tror sig vara ett misslyckande. Det här är verkligen vad varje ledare bör veta!
Angus Mcfarlane
Probably not my favourite of Maxwell's, but a good refresher of concepts discussed elsewhere and helpful in steeling my attitude for the ongoing tests life throws at me.
Grant
The best thing I learned from this is that I am in total control of my attitude and that I can create tremendous results by staying in control of my attitude; that is where it all starts.

I believe Maxwell says that when you begin something your attitude towards that thing will determine whether or not you will succeed based just upon your attitude!
Janet
Jan 10, 2008 Janet added it
I am currently reading this book. From the first page I've been positively impacted. John C. Maxwell is an amazing author. Thanks to World Wide Dream Builders I feel like I know his heart & share his passions. :)
Rachel
I'd heard good things about the author, and he did have some good points but overall it wasn't anything spectacular, just good logic.
Susan Zimmerman
No, I did not read it in french/creole. Love this author! Good stuff!
Marlayna
this is packed with attitude adjustment!
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John C. Maxwell is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold over 16 million books. His organizations have trained more than 2 million leaders worldwide. Dr. Maxwell is the founder of EQUIP and INJOY Stewardship Services. Every year he speaks to Fortune 500 companies, international government leaders, and audiences as diverse as the United States Military Ac...more
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