Book Review: The Right to Lead by John Maxwell

Maxwell puts together another great book to motivate us in what we do day in and day out. Recognizing that almost all of us are leaders in one way or another, this book can provide insight and thought provoking ideas for all of us.

Maxwell’s book is written based on 7 areas of inspiration based on different character traits that leader’s posse. He provides us with inspiring stories based on taking action, having vision, sacrificing, taking risk, having determination, giving service and living with integrity. Each one of these seven areas has several inspiring stories, quotes and ideas that can provide each of us with motivation and to make us think about where we are in our lives and what we can do about it.

The great part about this book is that you can just about pick it up anywhere and start reading one of the stories and get something out of it. Pages are masterfully designed with inspiring pictures reminiscence of the motivational posters you would see at many people’s offices. The stories are short and do not take a long time to read so it is not time consuming especially for someone who is busy and has very little time. As a matter of fact, I sat down and read the whole book in about 40 minutes.

Maxwell also has a well-developed faith and Jesus and provides stories where folks get to share their personal testimony in Jesus as well as stories from well known historical figures as well as some that are not so well known. He also peppers the book with some things from prior works that he has done as well.

This is the type of book that would be a good Father’s Day gift, graduation gift or something for you boss on Boss’s Day. In essence it is one of those good gift books or even coffee table book that you would have lying around. However, if you are need of a real pick me up then you will enjoy this yourself and I suggest you pick up a copy and put it on your desk or table by your bed for instant motivation.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their Book Review Blogger program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”