When I finish a book and it has little post it notes sticking out of it, its a visual affirmation of the impact it has made on me. When I finished The Right to Lead by John C. Maxwell, it had inherited multiple post-it notes, and I can guaranteed it won’t be gathering dust on my bookshelf.

…rely on the rock of discipline, not the shifting sand of emotion. p. 8

Proof that a book doesn’t have to be 500 pages long to be powerful, this book packs its punch in its 121 pages. Leadership is broken down into the seven characteristics that help make a good leader: action, vision, sacrifice, risk, determination, service and integrity.Filled with quotes, bible verses and historical stories, each chapter’s message reaches out to the reader in a clear and concise manner.

As you read the book, you not only learn about the seven characteristics of a leader, you learn in detail about great leaders of the past. Some are names we’ve all heard about since we were kids. Others are names that are brand new. All of them undeniable leaders that today’s aspiring leaders should study and learn about.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone in a leadership position, anyone looking to move into leadership or even anyone who needs help understanding and supporting a leader. I could not be happier to have this book now; I know it will be staying on my desk at all times!  It’s a place to turn in a moment of doubt or weakness; guaranteed to give you the boost you need to push forward in any leadership role.

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