I adore little books that give you things in bite size nuggets. Simple, yet thought provoking messages often have the greatest impact on my life. That’s probably why racing through the airport this past January a small little book caught my attention – The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, by John C. Maxwell.
I flipped to the first page of the introduction and a question leapt out at me:
If you took the time to really look at yourself, deep down, would you find the qualities needed to live out your boldest dreams, the ones so big that you’ve never shared them with anybody?
Hmm…now I was intrigued. I quickly scanned the book and realized it was a great primer for not only leadership but for life in general. So, I bought it and read through the first chapter on my flight. Then I stopped. It was so rich I just wanted to meditate on the first quality – character – for the rest of the day.
The chapters were so short I decided to read one each day as my moment of inspiration and reflection. It was an awesome three weeks!! At the end of each chapter in his “Bringing it Home” section he gives 3-4 things you can do right then to improve on that quality. Day by day, I started to see changes in myself. I became more of the person I needed to be on the inside so I could be more of what I wanted to be on the outside.
If you want to “Become the Person Others Will Want to Follow” this book is for you. It doesn’t matter if you lead at home, work, church, school, or the community center. Just a chapter a day, 10 minutes invested in you becoming a better you.
Aren’t you worth it?
Yolanda Perez says
Katrina,
Thank you for his resource. I will by purchasing this book – sounds like a great find!
Laura's Love says
Greetings, I must say I review blogs often but none hold my attention like yours. I found myself extremely motivated by your blog on yesterday! I wanted to just glance and move on but instead I read it twice! You rock! You inspire me! Keep up the good work! I am blessed by your awesomeness!
katrinamcghee says
Wow, thank you!! From the woman who makes some of the best cakes in the world that is high praise!! Thanks for taking the time to visit and leave such a wonderful note. Love and blessings!
frugalistagiftguide says
Gotta love the bite-sized wisdom in this hyper world. Thanks for the resource.
Worth sharing with others.
Lyman King says
Sometime things happen to you at times you can’t explain, but the timing couldn’t have been any better. I really needed that. I am going out and getting this book today. Wow! I am really inspired. Thanks!
katrinamcghee says
I hope you enjoy it Lyman. It made a real and practical difference in mine. Enjoy!
Shadonna Young says
I enjoy little nuggets that allows you to get full. I am getting the book! Continue to keep up the good work.