The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership – John C. Maxwell

Leadership is not reserved for a select few. According to John C. Maxwell, one of the world’s best-known authorities on leadership, it is a set of skills and principles that anyone can learn and apply. In The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You, he distills decades of experience into twenty-one laws that he believes govern effective leadership.

Maxwell begins with the Law of the Lid, which states that leadership ability determines a person’s level of effectiveness. He goes on to explain laws such as the Law of Influence, which holds that the true measure of leadership is influence; the Law of Process, which emphasizes that leadership develops daily rather than in a day; the Law of Navigation; the Law of Connection; the Law of the Inner Circle; the Law of Empowerment; the Law of Buy-In; the Law of Sacrifice; the Law of Timing; and the Law of Legacy, among others.

For each law, Maxwell offers stories from history, business, sports and his own life, illustrating both leaders who followed the law and those whose failure to do so led to problems. He explains how readers can evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses and develop their leadership skills, and includes questions and exercises for application.

Written in an accessible, engaging style, the book has become a classic of leadership literature, used by businesses, churches, schools and other organizations around the world.

Practical and inspiring, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership is a valuable read for managers, team leaders, entrepreneurs, students and anyone who wants to grow as a leader.