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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership vs The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
by John Maxwell
★ 4.9/5
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
by Patrick Lencioni
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership | The Five Dysfunctions of a Team | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 336 | 229 |
| Reading time | ~8.4 h | ~5.7 h |
| Published | 1998 | 2002 |
| Author | John Maxwell | Patrick Lencioni |
| Category | Leadership | Team & HR Management |
| Publisher | Thomas Nelson | Jossey-Bass |
Choose The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
Choose The Five Dysfunctions of a Team if…
- → You're interested in team & hr management.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~5.7 hours).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2002).
Key takeaways — The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
- ✓ Unawain ang The Law of the Lid, na nagsasabing ang paglago ng iyong organisasyon ay nakadepende sa iyong sariling kakayahan sa pamumuno, kaya't napakahalaga ang patuloy na pagpapabuti sa sarili bilang isang estratehikong pangangailangan.
- ✓ Gamitin ang The Law of Influence sa pamamagitan ng pagtutok sa paglilingkod sa iba kaysa sa pag-asa lamang sa iyong titulo, dahil ang tunay na pamumuno ay hindi maaaring ipagkatiwala o ipasa.
- ✓ Samantalahin ang The Law of the Process sa pamamagitan ng paglalaan ng oras sa maliliit na araw-araw na gawi sa pamumuno, na nauunawaan na ang kagalingan ay naitatag sa pamamagitan ng palagiang aksyon sa paglipas ng panahon, hindi sa isang iglap.
Key takeaways — The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
- ✓ Magpatibay ng Vulnerability-Based Trust sa pamamagitan ng pagiging bukas sa iyong mga kahinaan, na siyang pundasyon para sa lahat ng susunod na antas ng pagganap at pagtutulungan ng koponan.
- ✓ Hikayatin ang Produktibong Pagkakaiba-iba sa mga ideya, na may pagkakaunawa na ang kawalan ng debate ay palatandaan ng 'Artificial Harmony' na nagtatago ng malalim na problema sa organisasyon at mahihirap na desisyon.
- ✓ Siguraduhin ang Pantay na Pananagutan sa pamamagitan ng pagpapahintulot sa mga kasapi ng koponan na tawagin ang isa't isa sa kanilang pagganap at asal, na nakakabawas sa pangangailangan ng palagiang interbensyon ng tagapamahala.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. If you specifically need team & hr management, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team better? +
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership focuses on leadership, while The Five Dysfunctions of a Team focuses on team & hr management. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team? +
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (336 pages, ~8.4 hours).
Should I read The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.