The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: 25th Anniversary: Follow Them and People Will Follow You

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For the first time ever, hear the bestselling leadership book of all time, read in its entirety by John Maxwell himself!

HarperCollins and John C. Maxwell are celebrating the milestone anniversary of Maxwell’s New York Times bestselling book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, with the publication of a revised and updated 25th anniversary edition. This will be the first time Maxwell has read the full unabridged audiobook. Included only on this audio edition are insights from Maxwell on each law and how they have impacted his life as a leader and mentor. There will also be stories from some of today’s most impactful leaders, like entrepreneur and cofounder of IT Cosmetics Jamie Kern Lima, Maxwell Leadership CEO Mark Cole, and author and marketing expert Jeff Henderson, on how they have applied these laws to their own success journeys.

Maxwell has gone through every word of this book and updated it for the next generation of leaders. He has added new insights to these timeless laws and included lessons learned since he originally wrote the book 25 years ago. And he has included some exciting new stories that apply the laws to today’s business world.

What Maxwell didn’t change are the powerful leadership truths that have been helping people become better leaders for the last quarter century. This is still the best book on leadership people can buy, whether they want to learn leadership on their own, develop as leaders in a group, or teach leadership to others as a mentor.

Listeners new to Maxwell, as well as lifelong fans, will enjoy this new edition of the leadership book that has sold millions of copies in the United States and around the world.

Accompanying visuals and an assessment are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Jorge Lafosse
    5.0 out of 5 stars The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell - Review
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2024
    John C. Maxwell’s book, “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership,” is a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills. Here’s a comprehensive review:

    Pros:

    1. Timeless Principles: The book presents 21 laws that are timeless and applicable across various leadership contexts. Each law is illustrated with real-life examples, making the concepts easy to understand and relatable.
    2. Practical Insights: Maxwell provides practical advice and actionable steps for implementing each law in everyday leadership situations. This makes the book not just theoretical but also highly practical.
    3. Engaging Stories: The book is filled with engaging stories and anecdotes from Maxwell’s experiences and other leaders. These stories bring the laws to life and help readers see how they can be applied in real situations.
    4. Comprehensive Coverage: The laws cover a wide range of leadership aspects, from influence and intuition to vision and legacy. This comprehensive approach ensures that readers get a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to be an effective leader.
    5. Self-Assessment: At the end of each chapter, Maxwell includes self-assessment questions that help readers reflect on their own leadership abilities and identify areas for improvement.

    Cons:

    1. Repetition: Some readers might find the content repetitive, as Maxwell often reiterates key points throughout the book. However, this can also help reinforce the concepts.
    2. Depth: While the book covers many laws, some readers might feel that it lacks depth in certain areas. Each law is given a chapter, which means the coverage is broad but not always deep.
    3. Context Specificity: Some examples and stories are very specific to certain contexts, which might not be as relevant to all readers. However, the core principles remain universally applicable.

    Overall:

    “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” by John C. Maxwell is a valuable resource for anyone aspiring to be a better leader. Its practical advice, engaging stories, and comprehensive coverage make it an essential read. Despite minor drawbacks like repetition and the need for deeper exploration in some areas, the book’s timeless principles and actionable insights make it a standout in the field of leadership literature.
  • Stephen M Dugan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book. Well put together
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2024
    I learned alot. The stories reinforce the laws well. I would recommend this book for leaders that are growing in their field.
  • O. Halabieh
    5.0 out of 5 stars THE Leadership Toolkit!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2012
    As the title indicates, John presents in this book 21 fundamental laws of leadership. The laws are prefaced by four core concepts:

    "1) The laws can be learned

    2) The laws can stand alone

    3) The laws carry consequences with them

    4) These laws are the foundation of leadership"

    The author then goes on to present the 21 laws, in greater detail filled with examples from both his personal experience and experiences of other great leaders. The laws are summarized below:

    "1- The law of the lid: leadership ability determines a person's level of effectiveness

    2- The law of influence: the true measure of leadership is influence - nothing more, nothing less

    3- The law of process: leadership develops daily, not in a day

    4- The law of navigation: anyone can steer the ship, but it take a leader to chart the course

    5- The law of addition: leaders add value by serving others

    6- The law of solid ground: trust is the foundation of leadership

    7- The law of respect: people naturally follow leaders stronger than themselves

    8- The law of intuition: leaders evaluate everything with a leadership bias

    9- The law of magnetism: who you are is who you attract

    10- The law of connection: leaders touch a heart before they ask for a hand

    11- The law of the inner circle: a leader's potential is determined by those closest to him

    12- The law of empowerment: only secure leaders give power to others

    13- The law of the picture: people do what people see

    14- The law of buy-in: people buy into the leader, then the vision

    15- The law of victory: leaders find a way for the team to win

    16- The law of the big mo: momentum is a leader's best friend

    17- The law of priorities: leaders understand that activity is not necessarily accomplishement

    18- The law of sacrifice: a leader must give up to go up

    19- The law of timing: when to lead is as important as what to do and where to go

    20- The law of explosive growth: to add growth, lead followers - to multiply, lead leaders

    21- The law of legacy: a leader's lasting value is measured by succession"

    A book filled with leadership wisdom and lessons. The examples provided help one grasp the concepts and understand how they can be applied in every day situations. A great complement to another great book by the same author - The 360 degree leader. Both are highly recommended reads in the area of leadership/personal development.

    Below are some excerpts from the book that I found particularly insightful:

    1) "The higher you want to climb, the more you need leadership. The greater the impact you want to make, the greater your influence needs to be."

    2) "Personal and organizational effectiveness is proportionate to the strength of leadership."

    3) "If you don't have influence, you will never be able to lead others."

    4) "Leadership is...Character - Who They Are, Relationships - Who They Know, Knowledge - What They Know, Intuition - What They Feel, Experience - Where They've Been, Past Success - What They've Done, Ability - What They Can Do."

    5) Bennis and Nanus: "It is the capacity to develop and improve their skills that distinguishes leaders from their followers."

    6) "The bottom line in leadership isn't how far we advance ourselves but how far we advance others."

    7) "When it comes to leadership, you just can't take shortcuts, no matter how long you've been leading your people."

    8) "The more leadership ability a person has, the more quickly he recognizes leadership - or its lack - in others."

    9) "A leader has to read the situation and know instinctively what play to call."

    10) "You can't move people to action unless you first move them with emotion...The heart comes before the head."

    11) "Theodore Roosevelt: "The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it."

    12) "Great leaders always seem to embody two seemingly disparate qualities. They are both highly visionary and highly practical."

    13) "The leader finds the dream and then the people. The people find the leader and then the dream."

    14) "When the pressure is on, great leaders are at their best. Whatever is inside them comes to the surface."

    15) "Three components of victory: 1) unity of vision 2) diversity of skills 3) a leader dedicate to victory and raising players to their potential"

    16) "Leaders should get out of their comfort zone but stay in their strength zone."

    17) "Everything rises and falls on leadership: 1) Personnel determine the potential of the organization. 2) Relationships determine the morale of the organization. 3) Structure determines the size of the organization. 4) Vision determines the direction of the organization. 5) Leadership determines the success of the organization."

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