Reveiw on the Book

7/31/2019 Reveiw on the Book

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By- Zahra Fakih PG-B , 71.


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I really liked how this book is laid out.

Section 1 destroys the common mindsets thatmiddle managers often have towards being anofficial "leader" (higher than they are

now). Upper management have differentchallenges, and there's no magic decree thatmakes them expert leaders when they arepromoted. Section 2 takes a deeper look intothe special challenges of being "in the middle" of

an organization. Many things are expected fromboth directions (and from your peers), and itfeels like you don't have the authority to lead asyou'd like.


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But rather than just leave you floundering there, Maxwell

covers how 360-Degree leader is manifested in all

directions... Section 3 how to lead your boss and uppermanagement by learning to lead yourself(Lead up),

Section 4 how to interact with your peers to build astronger overall team(Lead across), and Section 5 how

to lead those who officially look to you for direction(Leaddown). The last direction can be hard, as you may have

the title but not the respect and trust of your

subordinates. If you strive to become the leader that

Maxwell describes, you'll find that people willingly alignthemselves with you and your leadership "selling" is far

easier...


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The 360 degree Leaderstarts with the 7 myths believedby many people who lead from the middle of

organizations, followed by the 7 challenges, the9 principles to lead up, the 7 principles to leadacross, and the 7 principles to lead down. The 360degree Leader explains clearly that leadership is

important for everyone at every level of an organization

(i.e. lead up, lead across and lead down); leadership is

about influence instead of position. Influence means tobecome a person whom people will want to follow.


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1. Lead-Up:Leading up is the process of influencing a leader. This process includes

lightening the leaders loadby being willing to do what others wont, while

knowing when to push forward and when to back off.

2. Lead-Across:Leaders in the middle of an organization are leaders of leaders.These leaders help peers achieve positive results, let the best idea win,

and garner mutual respect. These leaders must develop and

maintain credibility, and continually exert influence.

3. Lead-Down:Leaders at the top who lead down and help people realize their potential,become a strong role model, and encourage others to become part of

a higher purpose. This involves walking through the halls, transferringthe vision, and rewarding for results

John C. Maxwell identifies three principles to help

Leaders bring value and influence to and from every

level of the organization:


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7 MYTHSThe myths of leading from the middle of an organization

Myth 1 - The position myth: "I can't lead if I am not at the top"

Myth 2 - The destination myth: "When I get to the top, then I'll learn to lead"

Myth 3 - The influence myth: "If I were on top, then people would follow me"

Myth 4 - The inexperience myth: "When I get to the top, I'll be in control"

Myth 5 - The freedom myth: "When I get to the top, I'll no longer be limited"

Myth 6 - The potential myth: "I can't reach my potential if I'm not the topleader"

Myth 7 - The All-or-Nothing myth: "If I can't get to the top, then I won't try tolead"


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The challenges 360 degree leaders face

Challenge 1 - The tension challenge: The pressure of being caught in themiddle

Challenge 2 - The frustration challenge: Following an ineffective leader

Challenge 3 - The multi-hat challenge: One head...many hats

Challenge 4 - The ego challenge: You're often hidden in the middle

Challenge 5 - The fulfillment challenge: Leaders like the front more than

then middle

Challenge 6 - The vision challenge: Championing the vision is moredifficult when you didn't create it

Challenge 7 - The influence challenge: Leading others beyond your

position is not easy

7 CHALLENGES


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1. Lead yourself exceptionally well.

2. Lighten your leader's load.

3. Be willing to do what others won't.

4. Do more than manage - lead!

5. Invest in relational chemistry.

6. Be prepared every time you take your leader's role.

7. Know when to push and when to back off.

8. Become a go-to player.

9. Be better tomorrow than you are today.

9 PRINCIPLES TO LEAD UP


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1. Understand, practice, and complete the leadership loopcaring---learning-appreciating-contributing-verbalizing-leading-

succeeding.

2. Put completing fellow leaders ahead of competing with them

3. Be a friend.

4. Avoid office politics.

5. Expand your circle of acquaintances.

6. Let the best idea win.

7. Don't pretend you're perfect.

7 PRINCIPLE TO LEAD ACROSS


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1. Walk slowly through the halls

2. See everyone as a "10"

3. Develop each team member as a person

4. Place people in theirstrength zones

5. Model the behavior you desire

6. Transfer the vision

7. Reward for results

7 PRINCIPLE TO LEAD DOWN


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1. A leadership team is more effective than just one leader

2. Leaders are needed at every level of the organization

3. Leading successfully at one level is qualifier for leading at the next

level

4. Good leaders in the middle make better than leaders at the top

5. 360 degree leaders possess qualities every organization needs.

The value of 360 degree leaders


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The book is packed with a lot of information, but it's all

very practical and applicable. The premise of 360-

Degree leader is that you don't become a leader whenyou're promoted into a position with the title. You

become a leader when people start to follow you. It

doesn't matter where you are in the organization, as

you'll always be leading in an upward direction (to

your superiors), an outward direction (to yourpeers), and a downward direction (to those whoreport to you). By using this book to understand thetrue meaning of leadership, you can start to hone your

skills in your current environment, thereby building thebridges and relationships you'll need going forward.


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I believe a worth collectable book should consist two factors. The

first factor is it should be interesting enough as a story book thatattract your attention unconsciously, in such ways that the reading

process is relax and enjoyable. The second factor is the content of

the book should be useful enough as a dictionary that contains

useful information to benefit the development of your interested

areas .Maxwell does include all the above mentioned factors. After

reading The 360 degree Leaderby John C. Maxwell, I have labeledit as one of my worth collectable books. I am very appreciated to

have one copy of The 360 degree leader that gave me new

insights and helped me re-call the vital ideas to improve my life

from time to time in the future.


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Some interesting and inspiring points from this resourceful

fascinating book (from The 360 degree Leader) have been jotted

down as follows

"The true measure of leadership is influence - nothing more, nothing less.""Leadership is a choice you make, not a place you sit.""...becoming a good leader is a lifelong learning process.""people should strike for the top of their game, not the top of the

organization.""no matter what our circumstances, our greatest limitation isn't the leader

above us - it's the spirit within us."


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leader in the middle usually experience the

multi-hat (role) challenge on a daily basis.""Concentrate more on your duties than your

dream.""the only way to move up from the middle is togradually shift from generalist to specialist,

from someone who does many things well to

someone who focuses on a few things she does

exceptionally well.""Great people talk about ideas, average people

talk about themselves, and small people talk

about others.


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"Lead yourself - if you wouldn't follow yourself,

why should anyone else.""... lead through influence, not position, power,

or leverage.""... take time and effort to earn influence with

their followers.""... people with huge potential are going to be

successful anyway."


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"Winning the high jump requires one

person who can jump seven feet, notseven people who can jump one feet.""develop the talent you have, not theone you want.

"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it isa matter of choice; it is not a thing tobe waited for, it is a thing to beachieved.


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Conclusion

Exactly understands the situation of the middle position.

Introduces and gives guidance how to be an outstanding leader.

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