Whether leading in business, church, sports, or in the family, teamwork is essential. In this new book, the author of "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of L...
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Sep 19, 2010
Anoud
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Here’s the thing, when I first started reading this book, it immediately seemed to me as one of the “so-common-sense” books. Add to this, the irritating way the author keeps talking about himself to the extent one might think it’s rather an autobiography!
Nonetheless, as I went on, I figured out that this book is definitely worth reading. What Maxwell does basically here is that he introduces you to a set of 17-absolutely-useful laws of teamwork, in which you can apply to maximize you More...
Nonetheless, as I went on, I figured out that this book is definitely worth reading. What Maxwell does basically here is that he introduces you to a set of 17-absolutely-useful laws of teamwork, in which you can apply to maximize you More...
Jun 03, 2011
Viktor
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Благодаря сервису getabstract.com я познакомился с книгой Джона Максвелла. Книга аж 2001 года, но с того времени мало что изменилось в умении бизнес-авторов размазывать мысль на длинные списки. Отфильтровав саммари книги (а бывает и такое!), предлагаю 4 простых правила, которые есть и в самом источнике, и в моей голове - стараюсь их использовать в работе.
1. Побеждают команды, а не отдельные личности. Ответственность может быть только общей.
2. Ритм команды зависит от скоро More...
1. Побеждают команды, а не отдельные личности. Ответственность может быть только общей.
2. Ритм команды зависит от скоро More...
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Apr 14, 2010
Jeremy
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It's hard for me to mark this as a two star book because all i've heard is great praise for Maxwell... This is the first book i've actually read by him. It's not the laws themselves... in fact, with this book and with his other "xx Laws" books, I have heard them and seen them work in practice many times over... so, I guess I was just expecting more on the level of expansion. Because the laws are almost all common sense and standard leadership practices, I can glean almost everything va
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Aug 01, 2011
LIke all of the John Maxwell books that I've read, this one is a quick read and worth your time. It only gets a 3 because he cites Enron as an example of the Law of the Compass when it should be an example of the Law of the Chain (i.e., the weak link). An updated edition of this book should come up w/ another example.
Feb 24, 2009
I read this book looking to enhance my leadership of the team I was working with. I enjoyed it so much that I decided that we would go through it as a team. It fostered some good discussions. If you manage or lead people, this book will help solidify principles that you want to see in your team.
Oct 07, 2007
Rock
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Maxwell is pretty repetitive in all his books - great marketing and business scheme to sell books. The 'laws' are good, but maybe not biblical. His corporate mentality of leadership is helpful for all business / teamwork aspects of life (even in ministry), but every one of his books fall short on biblical content, and how to live like Christ as a leader. This book will be a gut-level checklist to see if you are on the right track, but I would not hang these laws in my office to live by. This
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Jul 29, 2011
Matt
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Some good ideas for business and work environment. In my opinion, you read one Maxwell book you've read them all.
Feb 04, 2008
Daryl
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There is no greater fan of John Maxwell than John Maxwell. He loves to highlight his own successes ad nauseum.
His "laws" are highly and easily debatable. I read this as part of reading group at work. To have a discussion on any chapter with a positive result was difficult. We usually ended up discussing how we would have written the chapter.
It was difficult to get through.
His "laws" are highly and easily debatable. I read this as part of reading group at work. To have a discussion on any chapter with a positive result was difficult. We usually ended up discussing how we would have written the chapter.
It was difficult to get through.
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Jan 26, 2008
Jolyn
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John is an expert in leadership and teamwork. I love listening to him speak in person and on tape, but his books really focus in detail on the acquisition and execution of skills in the area of human motivation; leadership;cooperation and teamwork. Whether you're going to be a one man or woman show or build an empire, you can not fail if you follow his principals.
Apr 14, 2008
Eddie
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I used this book with my teachers on many occasions. It has always been useful. At the beginning of this school year my staff covered the book by having each law assigned to a pair of teachers. The teachers then shared with the rest of the staff until we had them all covered. This is a great way to cover these concepts. And they do make a difference.
Jan 02, 2012
Emily
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Well-written and easy to read. The ideas are clearly good, and very intuitive.
This book should be really grabbing me but it isn't. Hopefully that will change as I finish it. I'm going to give it a 4 anyway.
** My library loan expired. I'll check it out again to finish it once my new books from Christmas are read. **
This book should be really grabbing me but it isn't. Hopefully that will change as I finish it. I'm going to give it a 4 anyway.
** My library loan expired. I'll check it out again to finish it once my new books from Christmas are read. **
Apr 28, 2008
Mat
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One thing I learned is the following:
The Wrong Person in the Wrong Place = Regression
The Wrong Person in the Right Place = Frustration
The Right Person in the Wrong Place = Confusion
The Right Person in the Right Place = Progression
The Right People in the Right Places = Multiplication
The Wrong Person in the Wrong Place = Regression
The Wrong Person in the Right Place = Frustration
The Right Person in the Wrong Place = Confusion
The Right Person in the Right Place = Progression
The Right People in the Right Places = Multiplication
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Sep 30, 2007
Jun
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This is a very good book if you wanted to form an organization/institutio/family/church/company etc. you have to read this book, it may help you to build a unified team were all cn work together based on your goal, objectives niether mission.
Nov 29, 2008
Hillary
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As good as his other book - common sense, but stuff that needs reminding every once in a while.
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Aug 16, 2008
The 17 Indisputable Laws Of Teamwork Embrace Them And Empower Your Team by John C. Maxwell (2002)
Apr 21, 2009
Patrice
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John Maxwell A+ yet again! This book is perfect for anyone who is in an environment where teamwork is essential...which nowadays is pretty much everywhere. After reading, I'd suggest using in conjunction with the video and workbook as a team building/learning situation with your team. He adds humor with the teaching so its not boring at all, promise! LOVE JOHN MAXWELL AS A TEACHER!!!
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