Episode 16 (Grow and Lead)

One of the best books John C. Maxwell wrote about leadership is (Developing the Leader Within You 2.0). Whoever wants to learn leadership or improve his or her leadership skills must read this book. The author puts in this book his 25 years of experience in leadership field.

The first section of the book is called (Leadership Definition: Influence) where the author explains the importance of influence for any leader.

He asked an important question: Why don't many people improve and become leaders? He lists four assumptions that these kinds of people say:

- I'm not born to be leader.

- Title and Seniority will automatically make me a leader.

- Work experience will automatically make me a leader.

- I'm waiting until I get a position to improve my leadership skills.

After that, the author talks about some perceptions about influence such as each person will influence another one and the best investment of tomorrow is improving your influence today.

Then he talks about the five levels of leadership which actually another book for the author and it is very useful to read.

The book is very interesting and full of useful concepts and stories that will benefit any leader.

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Episode 15 (Grow and Lead)

I read many books for John C. Maxwell. Whatever I read, I find many useful concepts. His books focuses mainly on two subjects: Leadership and Personal Growth. I will start from this episode to talk about one of his interesting books called (DEVELOPING the LEADER WITHIN YOU 2.0).

In this book, the author put his long and practical experience about leadership. As he stated in the beginning of the book that he rewrote this book after the first edition which was 25 years back. He totally revised many subjects and concepts about leadership and this is expected due to new experiences and situations. Because of that, the title has the number 2.0.

The author talked about ten important subjects in leadership which I believe are the most important for any leader or who seek to learn leadership.

When you read the book, you will notice that the author lived and experienced whatever he talks about. Many personal stories are included in the book beside many other stories and quotes.

The most important thing that one should learn is that all leadership subjects are the person responsibility, so he or she should learn and practice them. Leadership is not something that comes from sky. It needs continuous learning and practicing.

In every episode, I will talk about some subjects of the leadership as the author mentioned. I recommend everyone to read this book since summary is only touching main topics, but if someone wants real benefits, he should read the book.

See you in the next episode :)

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