Good leaders ask Great Questions
John Maxwell is one of the top leadership experts in the world and as such understands the true power of asking questions in order to learn and grow. In ‘Good Leaders ask Great Questions’ Maxwell not only shares why it’s so important for professionals to question the world around them, he also invites people from around the world to pitch their very own leadership questions to him, in order to access expert insights.
Through his own experiences, Maxwell outlines how disciplined questioning can help professionals reframe situations in order to claim success. Leadership is about taking charge and Maxwell uses personal answers and insights to help readers relate to the leadership process.
The book is broken down into two parts: 1) Questions I Ask and 2) Questions Leaders Ask Me. Under the two parts the following questions are answered:
Questions I Ask
1. Why Are Questions So Important?
2. What Questions Do I Ask Myself as a Leader?
3. What Questions Do I Ask My Team Members?
Questions Leaders Ask Me
1. What Must I Do to Lead Myself Successfully?
2. How Does Leadership Work?
3. How Do I Get Started in Leadership?
4. How Do I Resolve Conflict and Lead Challenging People?
5. How Can I Succeed Working Under Poor Leadership?
6. How Can I Successfully Navigate Leadership Transitions?
7. How Can I Develop Leaders?
By approaching leadership from various perspectives, readers are able to get inside the mind of a successful business leader and find profound answers to questions that those new to leadership may not have considered before. John Maxwell has a way of getting to the heart of things and spends much of the book showing the reader the practical application of his theories and ideas so that they can really master his craft and uncover the secrets of successful, hands-on leadership.
No matter whether you are an established business leader or a newcomer preparing to take the first steps into leadership, this book will change the way you look at questions and improve your leadership life.
