Pages

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C. Maxwell

Good leadership is the elusive factor in making any organization successful. When it comes to education and schools, a good leader (administrator) should posses the traits presented by John. This book is not meant to be read in one sitting. Rather, it is meant to be studied, digested, and applied over the course of days, if not weeks. The journey to become a great leader is not easy, and it is a continuous learning process.
"As long as your're green, you're not growing. As soon as you're ripe, you start to rot."
  1. Character
  2. Charisma
  3. Commitment
  4. Communication
  5. Competence
  6. Courage
  7. Discernment
  8. Focus
  9. Generosity
  10. Initiative
  11. Listening
  12. Passion
  13. Positive Attitude
  14. Problem Solving
  15. Relationships
  16. Responsibility
  17. Security
  18. Self-Discipline
  19. Servanthood
  20. Teachability
  21. Vision
"The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people." - Theodore Roosevelt
John C. Maxwell is known as a leadership expert, and founder of the INJOY Group, an organization dedicated to helping people maximize their personal and leadership potential.