I picked up this book last November; prior to purchasing it I had never read a book from John C. Maxwell but this has been the perfect introduction to his writing.
It's essentially a compilation of Maxwell's written work in a daily format filled with inspiration and convential wisdom. Though I must admit it is a bit more centered towards management in an orgnaizational type setting as this is Maxwell's trademark.
However, I have found it insightful and helpful to me as I view life in terms of the organization and myself as the leader trying to steer it in the right direction.
Here are a few pearls of wisdom, I have found so far in my daily readings:
You cannot grow unless you are willing to change. And you will not change unless you change something you do every day.
People who achieve their potential do so because they invest in themselves every day. They take the time to add value to themselves.
Characteristics of a good leader: consistent, courteous, and clear.
The way people see others is a reflection of themselves. If you change yourself and become the kind of person you desire to be, you will begin to view others in a whole new light.
Focus on the journey, not the destination.
Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
No one becomes rich, unless he enriches another.
When we refrain from giving, with a scarcity mentality, the little we have will become less. When we give generously, with an abundance mentality, what we give away will multiply.
Embrace your failures as blessings in disguise.
Seek first to understand, then to be understood.
Our attitudes determine what we see and how we handle our feelings. These two factors greatly determine our success.
To establish credibility you must make sure that what you say, what you do, and what you say you do are consistent with each other.
Though January is almost over, I would recommend this book while you journey into 2012. I'm sure you will find inspiration in each passage.
3 comments:
John Maxwell is the truth!
Adding this to my booklist!! Thanks Gigi!
Cherelle, glad you think so too!
GG, You're welcome, you won't be disappointed.
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