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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership vs The Laws of Human Nature
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell and The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
by John Maxwell
★ 4.9/5
The Laws of Human Nature
by Robert Greene
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership | The Laws of Human Nature | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 336 | 624 |
| Reading time | ~8.4 h | ~15.6 h |
| Published | 1998 | 2018 |
| Author | John Maxwell | Robert Greene |
| Category | Leadership | Leadership |
| Publisher | Thomas Nelson | Viking |
Choose The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
- → You prefer a shorter read (~8.4 hours).
Choose The Laws of Human Nature if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2018).
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 Laws of Human Nature
- ✓ Masterin ang Law of Irrationality sa pamamagitan ng pagkilala sa sariling emosyonal na biases, upang masiguro na ang mga estratehikong desisyon ay nakabase sa obhetibong ebidensya kaysa sa emosyonal na impulses.
- ✓ Gamitin ang Social Decoding upang matukoy ang nakatagong motibo ng mga stakeholder, na magbibigay-daan sa iyo na makapaghanda laban sa mga posibleng alitan at makabuo ng mas epektibong, reality-based na mga alyansa sa propesyonal.
- ✓ Paunlarin ang Strategic Empathy sa pamamagitan ng pagtingin sa likod ng panlabas na kilos ng tao upang maunawaan ang kanilang pangunahing insecurities at pangangailangan, na siyang susi sa epektibong impluwensya sa iba't ibang grupo.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. If you want a different angle on the same topic, The Laws of Human Nature is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or The Laws of Human Nature 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 Laws of Human Nature focuses on leadership. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or The Laws of Human Nature? +
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership is shorter (336 pages, ~8.4 hours) compared to The Laws of Human Nature (624 pages, ~15.6 hours).
Should I read The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or The Laws of Human Nature 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.