Book Review: Leader Change – The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Adopt
This article reviews Leader Change by John C. Maxwell, what I consider to be the pinnacle of 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and 5 Levels of Leadership. If you are serious about developing as a leader, this book is a must read. Below are various benefits you get.
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- A compass
There’s nothing like having an anchor when things are constantly changing at the speed of light. An overabundance of information complicates matters. You end up overwhelmed and sometimes confused by the message. Leader change, however, directs your thinking and behavior. Find out which changes are crucial for long-term success. It will serve as a great reference.
Maxwell presents a clear discussion of the 11 necessary shifts with examples, quotes, and recommendations. One, for example, relates to thinking in terms of a vocation rather than a career.
- Motivation
After reading almost all the chapters, I stopped to reflect. While in some respects I am on target, in others I am motivated to make the necessary changes. You will be inspired to do the same.
- Criteria for transformational leaders
Like a great teacher, a great leader transforms people. Once they touch something or someone, it’s never the same. As a result of reading the book, he discovers what distinguishes transformational leaders from empowered leaders. On the contrary, the latter ask people to follow them, while the former ask people to make a difference. You have a frame of reference to keep you focused.
- Tips on having difficult conversations
At some point you will have to have the difficult conversation. I recently ventured into this territory with a client. The leader of this organization brought me in to assess the needs and concerns of middle managers. Many of the topics related to leadership. Since I was in the middle of reading this book, I used the outline presented by the author to discuss feedback. I think you’ll also benefit from having the schematic handy.
- How to assess situations
In addition to having difficult conversations, you will need to assess various situations at crucial points. The author recommended three good questions: What is best for the organization? What is best for other people within the organization? What is the best for me?
- Resources for ongoing support
Maxwell never leaves the reader hanging. In any case, he has access to the resources mentioned at the end of the book. Take advantage of John Maxwell’s blog or free digital download: Think Like a Leader: Top 10 Truths About Leadership.