Rating:  - Good book on the "how to's" of being a leader
This is a very good book on the `how to's' of being a leader within an organization. Not necessarily a 'top dog' leadership book, its more of a insightful look at how to get things accomplished in an organization and overcome such speed bumps as 'impossible bosses', dealing with difficult people, taking on tough jobs, etc. The book stresses teamwork and helping out people below, above and next to you on the organizational chart. A very practical book on leadership.
Rating: - Great for a business book club
I really enjoyed this book with an ad-hoc book club. The material was great especially the sections on keeping positive when you're in conflict with your management group. I recommend this to anyone in a middle management position that is starting to get down on their career.
Rating: - Good book
Good book with good value for building a better life and becoming a better leader. I would recomend tis book to anyone who wants to improve themselves.
Rating: - Leadership 360
John Maxwell does it again. He bring perspective to you and your environment wherever you may be in the orgnaization and helps you look at yourself in a different light.
Rating:  - Everyday Practicality
Once again John Maxwell gives us sound advice on how to be more effective and he does it in ways that we can actually accomplish.
I like the fact that he gives us tasks and subtasks that allow us to meet each goal and become effective from where ever we may be in the company. Everyone has the potential to influence others if they can only find the right way to do it.
Maxwell believes that leading can occur from most anywhere and he gives practical ways to do just that. The thing that holds many people back is that they often feel that because they don't have any direct reports or because they are not in middle management or above that they can't lead and have influence. Maxwell refutes that myth and shows us how to lead up, down and across. These 3 directions will touch everyone and improve their ability to lead.
The book is broken into sections that covers each of the leadership directions and each direction is filled with tips and advice. The book isn't too long and is never boring. It it worth reading again and again to make sure that you are staying on track with your leadership goals and growth.
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