Book Review

Developing the Leader Within You

Leadership of any number of people can be difficult, but John C. Maxwell believes that anyone can become a great leader with a bit of information to guide them and the desire to do so. While many who came before him insist that some people are born leaders, Maxwell contends that most people are not born leaders but some people possess the determination and acquire the skill set to lead well. In the book the author explains that to be a great leader you don’t need to have an oversized ego or personality, you just need to have the desire to lead well.

The book walks the reader through, in a motivational and almost self-help styles, the steps of becoming a leader. Maxwell uses short, easy to read paragraphs, charts, and graphs to help the reader become the leader they had always wanted to be. The book is an informing and interesting reads as Maxwell uses a personal and conversational writing style that draws the reader in and has them learning despite themselves! This is a great book for those who currently consider themselves leaders as well as those that want to lead.

This book is recommended for people who are:

• Employing others
• Coaching
• Working as motivational speakers
• Counseling others
• Interested in improving their leadership skills

The top 3 reasons you may enjoy this book:

• Written in a conversational tone
• Great tips on improving your leadership style
• Motivates everyone to become a leader

Sincere thanks and appreciation goes out to Rachel Johnson for this in-depth book review!