Developing the Leader Within You
Few of us are natural-born leaders, according to John C.  Maxwell, author ofDeveloping the Leader Within You. Fortunately  though, "the traits that are the raw material of leadership can be  acquired," he promises. "Link them up with desire and nothing can keep  you from becoming a leader. This book will supply the leadership  principles. You must supply the desire." True to his words, Maxwell  offers a detailed and inspiring primer on becoming a leader. Even theTable of Contentsreads like a motivational poster.Maxwell (The 21 Indispensable  Qualities of a Leader), who is the founder of INJOY, a  Christian-based leadership program, debunks the myth that strong  leaders must have big egos and spend all their time harnessing personal  power. Instead, he elevates leadership to a spiritual act of service:  "The growth and development of people is the highest calling of  leadership." Maxwell relies on real-life anecdotes, short paragraphs,  charts, and numerous lists to make his wisdom accessible. As a result,  his writing often seems simplistic, with a self-help tone. Nonetheless,  in teaching readers how to bring out the best in themselves as well as  others, Maxwell offers a worthwhile life lesson that extends far beyond  the workplace.--Gail Hudson--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.