Being a leader means working with people, and that’s not always easy! Whether in your office, church, neighborhood, or elsewhere, your interpersonal relationships can make or break you as a leader. That’s why it’s so important to be a “people person” and develop your skills in tapping that most precious of all resources: people. In this powerful new book, America’s leadership expert John Maxwell helps you discover and develop the qualities of an effective “p… More >>
Be a People Person: Effective Leadership Through Effective Relationships
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#1 by Chris on May 7, 2010 - 11:26 pm
Be A People Person is possibly the best book I’ve ever read on communication skills. John C Maxell put his blood, sweat and tears into this book and it’s apparent as the pages go along. Maxwell kept me blown away by the astonishing stories/examples and helpful tips. Everything from the structure, content, and references are asbolutely amazing. After reading this book I definitely feel like I’m taking 80% of it with me wherever I go.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Kelly K. Dunn on May 8, 2010 - 1:26 am
I realize this is not the very latest from the genius of John Maxwell, but it the latest one I read. If I see Maxwell’s name on it I will buy it and read it immediately. I could not but notice one review in particular that express disapproval of Maxwell writing a “religious” book in disguise. I wonder if this person ever thought that many of the social graces and principles of success are “religious” in origin?
All that aside this little book plainly, and smartly reminds people that if they are to be a successful leader and reach goals in whatever endeavor they choose within OR outside the church being a people person will bring you success as a leader. Basically Maxwell encourages readers to be other-centered and not self-centered. He shows us that when we help others to become better we all become better and we can achieve great things together.
When it comes to learning leadership principles John Maxwell stands head and shoulders above the rest… He is the real deal
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Chris W. on May 8, 2010 - 1:27 am
Pro: It gives helpful advice on how to deal with difficult people from a Christian perspective.
Con: A lot of the advice is just a re-inerating of what is said in Dale Carnegie’s book, “How To Win Friends And Influence People.”
Rating: 3 / 5
#4 by Greg Ferguson on May 8, 2010 - 1:32 am
This is an earlier work of Maxwell’s, but every word rings true today. One of the keys to being an effective communicator is understanding the other person’s point of view. Knowing others’ motivations and knowing how to get them to see benefits are covered here, much as they are in other books on communication. However, this book also covers subjects that you don’t see in most books about communication such as:
What draws others to you?
Loving difficult people
Becoming a person people respect
How to handle criticism
Getting others to trust you
This book contains many of the concepts and ideas that Maxwell eventually expanded upon in more detail in later books. This is a Maxwell book that could become a classic.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by J. Mason on May 8, 2010 - 2:01 am
The book is full of practical advice and thought-provoking quotes and ideas. It may make you want to go out and strike up a conversation with a stranger on the street and apply the concepts. If you recognize that people are importnat and are seeking ideas of how to help them and be helped by them to produce better results, this book is a reliable reference. It is taught through a highly biblical tone as the Bible is quoted often and biblical stories drawn upon to illustrate concepts. If you prefer biblical illustration this book is great, if not you may get a bit frustrated with the constant references.
Rating: 4 / 5