Book Club 

Book of the Month

For August's Book of the Month, I chose "The Leader's Greatest Return" by John Maxwell.  I picked the book up at the beginning of last month, and found myself wishing I had read it much sooner. While it's written primarily for business and organizational leaders the lessons reach beyond the workplace.

John Maxwell reminds us that leadership isn't defined by a title. it's reflected in the way we influence, encourage, and invest in the people around us. Whether you're leading a business, mentoring, raising a family, coaching a team, or volunteering in your community, the principles in this book offer practical ways to help others grow while continuing to develop yourself.

One of the book's messages is that our greatest return comes from investing in people. Maxwell shares actionable strategies for recognizing potential, building strong teams, and creating an environment where others can succeed. The lessons aren't limited to the workplace, they can strengthen relationships, communities, and everyday interactions.

 I know I’ll return to this book again. It's wisdom is a reminder that the greatest influence we have is not measured by what we accomplish alone, but by the people we help along the way.

Key Takeaways:

- "The place to start is always with yourself. The most difficult person I have to lead is always me."

- "The best purpose is to use everything you've learned to give a hand up to others, helping them become leaders and then teach them to do the same for other leaders." pg 171

- "If you really want to understand people, you need to ask questions. Assumptions are the mother of all mess ups for leaders." pg 50 and 51

Join the Conversation:

Have you read "The Leader's Greatest Return" by John Maxwell?  What did you think? I’m excited to hear your thoughts and see how this book resonates with you.