Loy Machedo's Book Review -- The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership When words like 'Irrefutable' & 'Laws' are used as the title of a book, one should be cautious. And when they are combined -- well, don't even look at that book. At least that is what I can for other books. However, in the case of John C. Maxwell's book "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership", I will seriously make this as an exception. Here is a snapshot of the whole book. However I would warn you of it being a spoiler. So if you like the suspense of buying a book without knowing what you are getting yourself into, then do not read what I have to write below. But in case, you have a curious mind to want to know more -- well read on. I have summarized it into a single line wherever possible. So please, do not assume that this is all that the book has to offer. Leadership consultant and former pastor John Maxwell offers twenty one "laws" distilled from his experience as a self-confessed "expert leader." 1) The Law of the lid. Your leadership is like a lid or a ceiling on your organization. Your business will not rise beyond the level your leadership allows. 2) The Law of Influence. Leadership is simply about influencing people. Nothing more, nothing less. If you cannot create change, you cannot lead. Positional leadership especially does not work in volunteer organizations. 3) The Law of Process. Leadership is learned over time. 4) The Law of Navigation. Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. Vision is defined as the ability to see the whole trip before leaving the dock. 5) The Law of E.F. Hutton. Hutton was America's most influential stock market analyst. When he spoke, everyone listened. When real leaders speak, people automatically listen. 6) The Law of Solid Ground. Trust is the foundation for all effective leadership. When it comes to leadership, there are no shortcuts. Building trust requires competence, connection and character. 7) The Law of Respect. People naturally follow people stronger than themselves. 8 ) The Law of Intuition. Leaders see trends, resources and problems, and can read people. 9) The Law of Magnetism. Leaders attract people like themselves. Work to attract leaders rather than followers if you want to build a truly strong organization. 10) The Law of Connection. You must touch the heart before you ask people to follow. 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 Reproduction. It takes a leader to raise up a leader. 14) The Law of Buy-In. People buy in to the leader first, then the vision. 15) The Law of Victory. Leaders find a way for the team to win. 16) The Law of Momentum. You can't steer a ship that isn't moving forward. It takes a leader to create forward motion. 17) The Law of Priorities. Activity is not necessarily accomplishment. We need to learn the difference. Focus on the 3 R's -- Required, Return & Reward. 18) The Law of Sacrifice. Successful leaders must maintain an attitude of sacrifice to turn around an organization. 19) The Law of Timing. Only the right action at the right time will bring success. 20) The Law of Explosive Growth. To add growth, lead followers. To multiply growth, lead leaders. 21) The Law of Legacy. A leader's lasting value is measured by succession. Overall Summary The book was a great read with amazing points of wisdom and as of now, among the 30 or so published books by John C. Maxwell, this one stands out among the top. A worthwhile addition to my collection. Overall Rating 9 out of 10. Loy Machedo loymachedo.com | loymachedo

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