Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership

by John C. Maxwell

Overview

A #1 New York Times bestselling author and leadership expert answers questions from his readers about what it takes to be in charge and make a difference.


John Maxwell, America's #1 leadership authority, has mastered the art of asking questions, using them to learn and grow, connect with people, challenge himself, improve his team, and develop better ideas. Questions have literally changed Maxwell's life. In GOOD LEADERS ASK GREAT QUESTIONS, he shows how they can change yours, teaching why questions are so important, what questions you should ask yourself as a leader, and what questions you should be asking your team.

Maxwell also opened the floodgates and invited people from around the world to ask him any leadership question. He answers seventy of them—the best of the best—including . . .

What are the top skills required to lead people through difficult times?

• How do I get started in leadership?
• How do I motivate an unmotivated person?
• How can I succeed working under poor leadership?
• When is the right time for a successful leader to move on to a new position?
• How do you move people into your inner circle?

No matter whether you are a seasoned leader at the top of your game or a newcomer wanting to take the first steps into leadership, this book will change the way you look at questions and improve your leadership life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455548095
Publisher:	Center Street
Publication date:	09/06/2016
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	161,691
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.20(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker who has sold more than twenty-four million books in fifty languages. Often called America's #1 leadership authority, Maxwell was identified as the most popular leadership expert in the world by Inc. magazine in 2014. And he has been voted the top leadership professional six years in a row on LeadershipGurus.net.

He is the founder of The John Maxwell Company, The John Maxwell Team, and EQUIP, a non-profit organization that has trained more than five million leaders in 180 countries. Each year Maxwell speaks to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many of the world's top business leaders. He can be followed at Twitter.com/JohnCMaxwell. For more information about him visit JohnMaxwell.com. Maxwell lives in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Part I Questions I Ask

1 Why Are Questions So Important? 3

2 What Questions Do I Ask Myself as a Leader? 26

3 What Questions Do I Ask My Team Members? 48

Part II Questions Leaders Ask Me

4 What Must I Do to Lead Myself Successfully? 87

5 How Does Leadership Work? 115

6 How Do I Get Started in Leadership? 145

7 How Do I Resolve Conflict and Lead Challenging People? 173

8 How Can I Succeed Working Under Poor Leadership? 203

9 How Can I Successfully Navigate Leadership Transitions? 231

10 How Can I Develop Leaders? 261

Conclusion 289

Notes 291

Index 293

Editorial Reviews

"Thought-provoking and encouraging...with hundreds of questions designed to help readers in their quest for personal and professional growth. Clear and inspiring, this is a great approach to leadership."—Publishers Weekly

"An intriguing look at leadership with practical advice makes this book beneficial to. . .anyone who wants to develop and improve their skills."—Library Journal

"Millions of individuals—myself included—have been inspired by the words and works of John Maxwell. Now, in The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, John again shares his remarkable insights and wisdom into how each of us can reach our full potential and make a positive difference in the lives of others."—Elizabeth Dole, former U.S. Cabinet Secretary, Senator and President of the American Red Cross, on The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth

"As a coach and leader, I am always looking for ways to teach my players how to grow. Thanks to my good friend John Maxwell, you hold in your hands the instruction manual for taking next steps of growth. Embracing these laws will cause you to grow individually and in your contribution to those around you. This book is a must-read for anyone responsible for helping others to grow."—John Calipari, Head Basketball Coach at the University of Kentucky, on The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth

"John has been a mentor and teacher for me for many years and what I love most about him is that he has pushed and helped me personally go through The 5 Levels of Leadership!"—Kevin Turner, COO, Microsoft, on The 5 Levels of Leadership

"John Maxwell's books have been required reading for my leadership team for years. I can't think of anyone better at distilling decades of leadership experience into practical, approachable principles that anyone can apply at any level of leadership."—Dave Ramsey, host of The Dave Ramsey Show and best-selling author of The Total Money Makeover, on The 5 Levels of Leadership

From the Publisher

07/28/2014
Leadership guru Maxwell, author of more than 65 books, including 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, is a former pastor and friends with Rick Warren and other bestselling Christian authors; his work has a strongly Christian focus. Assuming that readers don’t find this perspective off-putting, they’re likely to find Maxwell’s questions thought-provoking and encouraging; his friendly and conversational tone keeps complex leadership lessons palatable. Asking these essential questions of themselves will help readers learn to ask the right questions of others in the right way and synthesize information effectively. Maxwell addresses questions that will help you understand the people on your team, develop leaders, manage work relationships, guide your own leadership, and navigate leadership transitions, among other topics. The book is studded with memorable catchphrases—“specialize until you’re special”—and end-of-chapter summaries with hundreds of questions designed to help readers in their quest for personal and professional growth. Clear and inspiring, this is a great approach to leadership. Agent: Matt Yates, Yates & Yates. (Oct.)

Publishers Weekly