360 Degree Leader : Developing Your Influence

New York Times best-selling author John C. Maxwell shows anyone how#xA0;to lead, regardless of their level in any organization. In his nearly thirty years of teaching leadership, John Maxwell has encountered this question again and again: How do I apply leadership principles if I'm not the boss? It's a valid question that Maxwell answers in The 360 Degree Leader. You don't have to be the main leader, asserts Maxwell, to make significant impact in your organization. Good leaders are not only capable of leading their followers but are also adept at leading their superiors and their peers. Debunking myths and shedding light on the challenges, John Maxwell offers specific principles for Leading Down, Leading Up, and Leading Across. 360-Degree Leaders can lead effectively, regardless of their position in an organization. By applying Maxwell's principles, you can expand your influence and ultimately be a more valuable team member.

Acknowledgments	p. ix
The Myths of Leading from the Middle of an Organization
The Position Myth: "I can't lead if I am not at the top."	p. 4
The Destination Myth: "When I get to the top, then I'll learn to lead."	p. 8
The Influence Myth: "If I were on top, then people would follow me."	p. 10
The Inexperience Myth: "When I get to the top, I'll be in control."	p. 12
The Freedom Myth: "When I get to the top, I'll no longer be limited."	p. 14
The Potential Myth: "I can't reach my potential if I'm not the top leader."	p. 17
The All-or-Nothing Myth: "If I can't get to the top, then I won't try to lead."	p. 19
Section I Review	p. 22

The Tension Challenge: The Pressure of Being Caught in the Middle	p. 25
The Frustration Challenge: Following an Ineffective Leader	p. 34
The Multi-Hat Challenge: One Head...Many Hats	p. 43
The Ego Challenge: You're Often Hidden in the Middle	p. 50
The Fulfillment Challenge: Leaders Like the Front More Than the Middle	p. 56
The Vision Challenge: Championing the Vision Is More Difficult When You Didn't Create It	p. 64
The Influence Challenge: Leading Others Beyond Your Position Is Not Easy	p. 73
Section II Review	p. 80
The Principles 36o-Degree Leaders Practice to Lead Up
Lead Yourself Exceptionally Well	p. 84
Lighten Your Leader's Load	p. 94
Be Willing to Do What Others Won't	p. 104
Do More Than ManageùLead!	p. 112
Invest in Relational Chemistry	p. 119
Be Prepared Every Time You Take Your Leader's Time	p. 126
Know When to Push and When to Back Off	p. 134
Become a Go'To Player	p. 145
Be Better Tomorrow Than You Are Today	p. 150
Section III Review	p. 157
The Principles 36o-Degree Leaders Practice to Lead Across
Understand, Practice, and Complete the Leadership Loop	p. 161
Put Completing Fellow Leaders Ahead of Competing with Them	p. 169
Be a Friend	p. 175
Avoid Office Politics	p. 181
Expand Your Circle of Acquaintances	p. 189
	p. 197
	p. 205
Section IV Review	p. 210
The Principles 360-Degree Leaders Practice to Lead Down
Walk Slowly Through the Halls	p. 213
See Everyone As a "10"	p. 220
Develop Each Team Member as a Person	p. 228
Place People in Their Strength Zones	p. 237
Model the Behavior You Desire	p. 242
Transfer the Vision	p. 248
	p. 254
Section V Review	p. 261
The Value of 360-Degree Leaders
A Leadership Team Is More Effective Than Just One Leader	p. 265
Leaders Are Needed at Every Level of the Organization	p. 269
Leading Successfully at One Level Is a Qualifier for Leading at the Next Level	p. 274
Good Leaders in the Middle Make Better Leaders at the Top	p. 279
360-Degree Leaders Possess Qualities Every Organization Needs	p. 285
Section VI Review	p. 296
Special Section: Create an Environment That Unleashes 360-Degree Leaders	p. 297
Notes	p. 309
The 360-Degree Leader Workbook	p. 315
About the Author	p. 345
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