Maxwell - Developing the leader within you

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Founded in 1985 by John C, Maxwell, INJOY is o leadership development institute committed to increasing the effectiveness of people in all areas of life-Through INJOY, John Maxwell offers a wide range of training seminars, books, videos, and cassette programs designed to increase an individual's ability to influence and lead others.

A unique resource is the INJOY Life Qub, o one-hour teaching tape by John Maxwell, mailed monthly to thousands of subscribers. October 1993 marks the 100th edition of this monthly tape series.

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John Maxwell has been senior pastor cf Skyline Wesleyan Church in Lemon Grove {San Diego], California since 1981. Generally considered the , most influential leader cf his denomination, he speaks extensively across the United States on the issues cf leadership, relationships, and church growth. He also reaches large numbers cf church and busiiess leaders through his popular audiotapes, videos, and books, all produced by Injoy, a leadership development institute,founded by John Maxwell.

Maxwell's previous books include Be All You Can Be, Be a People Person, Think on These Things, Tough Questions Honest Answers, and The Winning Attitude, which is on Harvards must-read list.

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DEVELOPING

THE

LEADER

WITHIN

YOU

John C. Maxwell Author of The Winning Attitude

DEVELOPING THE LEADER WITHIN YOU

Copyright 1993by Injoy Inc.

All rights reserved. Written permission must be secured from the publisher to use or reproduce any part of this book, except for brief quotations in critical review or articles.

First published in Nashville, Tennessee, USA by Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1999 Castle Edition for Asia

This edition is published by special arrangement with and permission of Thomas Nelson Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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This book is dedicated to the man I most admire. A friend whose touch warmed me;

A mentor whose wisdom guided me;

An encourager whose words lifted me;

A leader I love to follow...

My father Melvin Maxwell

Introduction

1. The Definition of Leadership:

1NFLMCE

2. The Key to Leadership:

PRIORITIES

3. The Most Important Ingredient of Leadership:

INTEGRITY

4. The Ultimate Test of Leadership:

CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE

5. The Quickest Way to Gain Leadership:

PROBLEM-SOLVING

6. The Extra Plus in Leadership:

ATTITUDE

7. Developing Your Most Appreciable Asset:

PEOPLE

8. The Indispensable Quality of Leadership:

VISION

9. The Price Tag of Leadership:

SELF-DISCIPLINE

10. The Most Important Lesson of Leadership:

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STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Epilogue

Notes

It was a moment I will never forget. I was lecturing on the subject of leadership and we had just taken a fifteen-minute break. A man named Bob rushed up to me and said, You have saved my career! Thank you so much. As he turned to walk away, I stopped him and asked, How have I saved your career? He replied, Im fifty-three years old and for the last seventeen years I have been in a position that demands leadership. Up until recently I have struggled, acutely aware of my lack of leadership skills and success. Last year I attended your leadership seminar and learned principles that I immediately began applying in my work situation. And it happened. People began to follow my directionslowly at first, but now quite readily. I had plenty of experience but no expertise. Thanks for making me a leader!