All but useless

This book is written in a weird hybrid style of sermon and ineffective lecture. Each "Law," which is actually a fairly truthful insight into leadership, is a chapter. The expression of the law is followed by a tale to help clarify what he means by each law, much in the way one might expect a sermon to proceed... then follows another story, then another, then maybe several illustrations. By the time this process is all over, the reader knows exactly what the law means, but has no idea how to be the kind of leader that doesn't run afoul of it. And so it goes, chapter after chapter, all illumination and no explanation. I definitely had the feeling that the author wanted me to buy or reference another of his offerings to get the "how to" part, but Mr. Maxwell will not have another penny from this reader. My advice to anyone who reads this review: spend your money on something by Covey.

Terribly lacking

Although the book has interesting case studies, it is lacking in practical step by step advice on how to become a better leader. I recommend purchasing the regular book with this workbook, otherwise it will not be helpful.

Best Preperation for Leaders

I found this book extremely useful because it contains lots of examples on real-life leaders throughout recent history and how they dealt with problems and issues of leadership. Moreover, the 21 laws are in fact indispensable for anyone who plans to be a leader and to influence other people. They can be learned and practiced. I will keep this book on my shelf because I'm sure I'll be re-reading it more than once as I discover that what's in those 21 chapters is in fact applied in many aspects of a leader's life. ^M