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Leadership Gold: Lessons I've Learned from a Lifetime of Leading
Smart leaders learn from their own mistakes. Smarter ones learn from others' mistakes--and successes.
John C. Maxwell wants to help you become the smartest leader you can be by sharing "Leadership Gold "with you. After nearly forty years of leading, Maxwell has mined the gold so you don't have to. Each gold nugget is contained in one of twenty- six chapters designed to be a...more
John C. Maxwell wants to help you become the smartest leader you can be by sharing "Leadership Gold "with you. After nearly forty years of leading, Maxwell has mined the gold so you don't have to. Each gold nugget is contained in one of twenty- six chapters designed to be a...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
April 1st 2008
by Thomas Nelson Publishers
(first published 2008)
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1. “Criticism is something you can avoid easily – by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” – Aristotle
2. What I need to hear most… is what I want to hear least
3. Following your passion is the key to finding your potential.
4. To lead volunteers, you must first UNDERSTAND THEM – LISTEN!
5. Success is:
a. Knowing your purpose
b. Growing to your maximum potential
c. Sowing seeds that benefit others
6. “Almost every man wastes part of his life in attempts to display qualities which he does no...more
2. What I need to hear most… is what I want to hear least
3. Following your passion is the key to finding your potential.
4. To lead volunteers, you must first UNDERSTAND THEM – LISTEN!
5. Success is:
a. Knowing your purpose
b. Growing to your maximum potential
c. Sowing seeds that benefit others
6. “Almost every man wastes part of his life in attempts to display qualities which he does no...more
After years of writing and lecturing about leadership, and after decades of practicing it, John C. Maxwell created this book as a reflection on all he has learned about guiding others. He shares leadership lessons he experienced firsthand as well as those culled from other experts. His 26 “gold nuggets” address various aspects of leadership, such as developing relationships, nurturing tomorrow’s leaders, and recognizing and responding to “defining moments.” At the end of each chapter, Maxwell of...more
John C. Maxwell has written a very inspiring book in a biography style of his accounts of life experiences. He explains how leadership is a continual journey of personal development and refinement. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is or would like to become a leader with some form of leadership role, such as teachers, business people, entrepreneurs, governing or any other authoritative position. One of the chapters named Keep Learning to Keep Leading, is as the spiritual princip...more
Aug 01, 2011
Jim
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Every John Maxwell book I've read so far has been a quick read but thought provoking. This book has 26 chapters, each w/ a different leadership lesson, application exercises and suggested exercises for a mentor to give to mentees. I'd like to make the chapters on "To See How the Leader is Doing, Look at the People", "Don't Send Your Ducks to Eagle School" and "Leaders Distinguish Themselves During Tough Times" required reading. I highly recommend this book!
John Maxwell is considered like the guru of leadership. If you are in leadership or considering being a leader, this book is a great wake-up and go. If holds no bars and John in his unique style let's you know. From his own experience, he meticulously breaks down what, how and why. Have a read and start that journey into your next leadership role, for leaders fail too but they keep growing.
Easy to read book with many useful quotes of wisdom and experience shared by John C Maxwell, which are applicable to any leadership role we play at home, in school or workplace.
Mr Maxwell advocates servant leadership principles and approach for organisation and his personal philosophy.
Mr Maxwell advocates servant leadership principles and approach for organisation and his personal philosophy.
Lots of wisdom in this book. John is one of my favorite authors, I have learned so much about leadership from his writings and teachings. This is truly gold, the best stuff you need to succeed in leading well. If your a leader, you need to read this book.
Leadership is making a difference. There is a great list of what leadership is on page XI of the book.
Being a great leader can be inspirational but who said it was easy?
Great book, from a leadership book guru---John Maxwell.
Being a great leader can be inspirational but who said it was easy?
Great book, from a leadership book guru---John Maxwell.
As usual John Maxwell was excellent in the wisdom he shared in this book. The draw for me was the approach he took in the book (and indicated in the sub-title) "Lessons I've learned from a lifetime of leading". The personal reflection of the most important lessons from one of the greatest leadership minds in the world, seemed like very valuable information I should know. As it turns out I was not disappointed. The format was an easy read, and each chapter included a helpful application/ question...more
Favorite quote in this book... A Boss says, "Go." A leader says, "Let's go." This entire book sends the same message you can't get if you can't give.... Love this one. Thanks Cameron
Read for school. I liked it, but I think I would have enjoyed it more if I didn't read it in 2 days. It's divided into 26 chapters to read one chapter per week.
Aug 10, 2011
Abner Huertas
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Definitivamente Maxwell es uno de los autores que mas ha influido en mis lecturas..... buen libro!!! super recomendado...
Great nuggets and insight from a man who lives it. Great read and one of those books where you have to revisit every year or so!
Apr 23, 2010
Obed Huerta
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Lo estoy leyendo, aun cuando es repetible en conceptos manejados en otros de sus libros este es interesante tambien.
"A Leader does not mean how many people work under him but, for how many people he works for." Thumbs Up!
A must read for anyone seeking aquisition of intra-personal skills and career advancement.
A great book to work through with a couple of people in a mentoring relationship.
4 stars are enough, coz only Bible get 5 stars. this great book inspired me much.
This book is relevant to managers regardless of experience or hierarchy level
Gold! Every chapter is full of practical wisdom every leader needs
I really like the chapter on defining moments.
Currently correcting Spanish translation...
For every leader
I'm reading this book for work, as part of my leadership role. He has some good ideas and stories, supplemented with short videos online. This is definitely geared to some one who wants to rise to the top and not just part way. There are some lessons that are difficult to apply to my life, such as taking large risks.
This is assigned reading at work. We are doing a chapter a week as the author recommends and doing small group discussions every five weeks.
We noted that all of the really good quotes are from other people. There isn't a lot of new info here but it is well worded and concise.
We noted that all of the really good quotes are from other people. There isn't a lot of new info here but it is well worded and concise.
John Maxwell is one of the more prolific of the leadership gurus, and this is probably the best choice if you only want to read one of them. There is quite a lot here for aspiring leaders, and he provides exercises for you to work through. I've found his stuff very helpful.
Nov 04, 2009
Peter
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Recommends it for:
bad leaders
Recommended to Peter by:
Cat HR dept.
Shelves:
inspiration-memoir-self-help
Listening to John is like listening to God.
Apr 25, 2008
Billy Phipps
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Just started this book. Kim, our office manager brought a signed copy back from a conference for me. Looks like its going to be your traditional Maxwell book.... which is awesome
Jan 02, 2013
Jun S.
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Been hearing a lot of good things about the author. Bought this one and am not finished reading it yet. Got 3 books to read now. One at a time.
Reading book for a second time. Going through the book with Circle Of Champions member SVP Mrs. Jennifer DOwd and other leaders!!
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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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