In the book “Be a People Person,” the main objective John Maxwell pursues is the idea that every one of us should always try to bring out the best in others. He points out that this whole concept is what true leadership entails. Maxwell explains eleven specifically important lessons that each posses the idea that to become a better leader, one must “become better at connecting with, relating to, and leading others” (10). When interacting with others, it is important to make every effort possible to accept others for who they are, but without being judgmental of them.
Maxwell’s first lesson involves “understanding the qualities you enjoy in others” (11). In order for anyone to become a person that is well liked and admired by others, it is crucial to develop the qualities that you personally are attracted to in others. This means for example, if you really like when everyone around you is always smiling and has an optimistic personality, it is important that you note this action and that you yourself become an optimistic person and smile when you are around others. This is the first...
The chapter “Clarify What’s Important to you” introduces several successful leaders and many praiseworthy values to me. Although each leader comes from different environments and possesses different characters, all of them keep their precious values in mind and persist in chasing their ideal lives. Even if each value can be interpreted by different meanings, they all lead encourage individuals to become better.
In today’s society everybody wants to become the next leader, but do people really know what the qualities of a great leader are? There are many definitions and theories about what constitutes a great leader. Some say that a leader is someone who is capable of inspiring and motivating others to change. Other says a leader is someone who does not rely on their title or power to lead, but instead can use his/her personal power to guide and lead others in an effective manner. While the definition of a great leader can vary depending on whom the question is asked, there is no doubt that these definitions have some common ground. In this paper I will discuss the 5 golden rules a great leader should posses and the reasoning behind it.
The second part of the book discusses ways on how to get people to like you. The first step is to become genuinely interested in them. People are more apt to like you if they feel admired by you. One must inst...
As I have developed in my job, school, and as a person, I found that I enjoyed helping others and want to become a leader. This paper will further describe how my experiences and background have shaped the leader I am today.
In the book “Good to Great” Collins coins the phrase, “good is the enemy of great.” (Collins, 2001) I believe just being a good guy does not get me to where I need to go, I believe diligently working towards great is the goal I am called to. In light of the awareness of wins and losses, I would want to begin to develop a filter for how I operate or how I practice leadership. In the heart of success, (as it pertains to an increase or a decrease) I see self-leadership. In the text “Christian Reflections on the Leadership Challenge,” John C Maxwell gave us five principles to operate by as we consider leadership. “Work on yourself before you work on others.” (Christian Reflections on the Leadership Challenge, (2004) As I considers this principle it is easy to see how I can adopt a model that contains the essentials of a lead ability to lead and thus my ability to be successful. When I consider working on my own issues and precepts first, others will naturally be drawn to me as a
To me, it’s imperative that a person is honest and treats everybody equally with no discrimination. I prefer seeing those who are also enlightened about their careers and how it could drive them to motivate others. Given the chance of being a leader, I would likely follow these aspects so that everybody could be respectful and motivated enough to produce
The book On becoming A Leader was written by Warren Bennis who was an American scholar, author and widely known pioneer of leadership studies. This book was published in 1989 by basic books but revised in 2003 by Perseus Publishing in Cambridge, MA. This book states the many traits, qualities and factors of becoming a leader. Bennis showcases the depths and heights of how leaders drive their followers in different situations. This book emphasizes on theories of becoming a leader, it is not a “how to” book by any means. Bennis states how leaders contribute to society and how crucial they are along with the characteristics that come along with being a leader. He provides intriguing insight about leaders and emphasizes the integrity and authenticity such people carry.
It is undeniable, in an honest examination of the world, to deny that leadership will determine the success, or lack of success in almost every endeavor. This holds true for small group projects through the largest possible business venture, and beyond. John Maxwell discusses principles followed by great leaders and utilized by others to increase their own talents. His book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, is a valuable resource to those who seek to improve individual leadership abilities.
Throughout life one faces many situations therefore coming into contact with a variety of different people, in turn making relationships that one can learn from. It is from the opportunities we have working with others that we form our own personal leadership traits. There are many different leadership styles and over the course of the many opportunities that I have to serve as a leader, I have not only developed, but formed my personal leadership style. In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell explores laws that include aspects of leadership such as laws that can be learned, laws that stand alone, and laws that carry consequences, but all are the foundations of leadership. As a past and present leader of a variety of
The practices of a leader can have wide spread implications. They can impact individual stakeholders and the organization as a whole. Clark (2013) states that “you must be the role model you want others to grow into” (para. 9). A strong leader leads by example, is ethical, and earns the trust and respect of their followers. They are also conscientious of the impact they have on the world around them. They practice impeccable communication and learn to inspire others with a positive vision for the future. Clark (2014) describes leadership as the methods of influencing others to accomplish objectives in a collective manner in the direction of the organization's vision.
“As a leader, your job is to make those people successful. It’s less about trying to be successful (yourself), and more about making sure you have good people and your work is to remove that barrier, removing roadblocks for them so that they can be successful in what they do”.
There are many millions of quotes that describe how to be a leader or inspire one to be a better person. Most concentrate on your own happiness and self being. The quotes measure in the millions that inspire people to take their professional lives to the next step. There are even fewer quotes that inspire one to be a better person for someone else’s sake. Maya Angelou so eloquently said, “Be a Rainbow in Someone Else 's Cloud” .*** The last 2 years I have trained myself in school and in society to be a rainbow. I have a long way to go in order to learn how to be a rainbow for even the small culture in which I associate, much less the cultures I have yet to find. In order to develop a professional plan, one must at least know their current personal style and standing. **** find a management quote that is personal.
Maxwell, J. C. (2011, february 14). Understanding people makes the difference. Retrieved from John Maxwell on leadership: http://johnmaxwellonleadership.com/2011/02/14/understanding-people-makes-the-difference/
“The more you get out of this book, the more you’ll get out of life.” This is the claim that Dale Carnegie makes in reference to his book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. Carnegie proposes that there are four main ideas that one should use when dealing with people: 1) Know how to handle people, 2) Make people like you, 3) Win people to their way of thinking, and 4) Be a leader. These skills are essential not only in being a good manager, but also in dealing with people in day to day life.
M.D. Arnold once said, “A good leader leads the people from above them. A great leader leads the people from within them.” Reading this quote always reminds me of my decision to go into the Human Resource Management and Development field. It reminds me of what being in a leadership role is all about and how the wrong kind of leadership influence can potentially break or corrupt an organization. Ever since I can remember, I have always been the friend who others felt comfortable enough to speak to about their issues. I have always been the student who tries to find different methods to learn. I have always been the employee who makes sure my peers feel comfortable with the work given to them. I have always been a leader.