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Among these concepts and principles in the book, the most remarkable information that Maxwell provides for his readers, which can also be identified as the book's strength, is the author's ability to create concrete "formulas" by that people can follow. Take, as an example, his "Four stages of adaptation," which helps leaders to undergo the decision-making process using visual, emotional, experiential, and convictional adaptation. Each level of adaptation allows the leader and his/her member to further understand a task or problem at hand; envisioning the problem in various perspectives creates a more effective solution for the problem or task. Thus, Maxwell's pluralist view of leadership -- that is, that leadership can be assumed in various ways or viewpoints -- makes "Developing leaders" a guide for various readers, individuals who have different sets...
That is, in order to attain consistency in making the book a 'book on pluralistic leadership,' Maxwell should include anecdotal entries about leaders and/or members of an organization that are multicultural. Providing a more diversified discussion of leadership across races, nationalities, countries, and cultures will make the book a more interesting read, more applicable and understandable for the readers, a book in which people can empathize with Maxwell's discussion, examples, and principles.
Works Cited
Maxwell, J. (1995). Developing the leaders around you. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
Works Cited
Maxwell, J. (1995). Developing the leaders around you. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
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