Review 2025.01.009
Reviewers Note: It is the beginning of 2025 and one of the skills I desire to grow in is that of writing book reviews (having never done this before). I am doing this so I can better hone my writing (and reading) skills as I seek to think more critically about the books I am reading. I am sharing on Goodreads for my own personal development. I know this will be something I am always growing in so if you actually read these, please be patient with me as I develop this skill. I will also receive constructive criticism if you desire to help me become a better writer (and reader). I plan to use this disclaimer for the entire 2025 year.
The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders by John Maxwell
224 Pages
Goodreads shows that I’ve read 24 leadership and personal development books by John Maxwell over the years. His writing style is easy and there are plenty of applicable stories shared throughout his books so I’m not afraid to grab one when they go on sale (Kindle).
This book was short but packed full of advice and direction to help you, you guessed it, develop leaders. A lot of this book was familiar having just read Mr. Maxwell’s “Developing The Leaders Around You” in September of last year (2024-09). I found the same sort of encouragement that I always find in his books. The biggest for me this time was to just keep pushing forward because growth is slow and incremental.
There are action steps at the end of each chapter. I do not typically do those sorts of things because I find it hard to stop in the middle of books to perform a task. But with the new micro-reading skill I am developing, I might go back and do those end of chapter action steps. I am currently focused on developing customer success in my business so if I decide to do that, it will not be immediate.
Leadership is hard but with good mentors and good books, it can be easier. I can recommend this book for those desiring to grow their leadership skills.