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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership vs The War of Art
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell and The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
by John Maxwell
★ 4.9/5
The War of Art
by Steven Pressfield
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership | The War of Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 336 | 192 |
| Reading time | ~8.4 h | ~4.8 h |
| Published | 1998 | 2002 |
| Author | John Maxwell | Steven Pressfield |
| Category | Leadership | Personal Effectiveness |
| Publisher | Thomas Nelson | Black Irish Entertainment |
Choose The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
Choose The War of Art if…
- → You're interested in personal effectiveness.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~4.8 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 War of Art
- ✓ Tukuyin ang Resistance sa iyong organisasyon sa pamamagitan ng pagkilala sa mga sintomas ng procrastination at drama sa opisina na karaniwang nagpapakita ng takot ng koponan sa isang makabagbag-dong proyekto.
- ✓ Mag-shift mula sa isang Amatir hanggang sa isang Propesyonal na Kaisipan sa pamamagitan ng regular na araw-araw na pagtutok sa pangunahing mga layunin, kahit pa may pagbabago sa inspirasyon ng bawat kasapi.
- ✓ Panatilihin ang Soberanya sa Teritoryo sa pamamagitan ng pagtitiyak na ang mga miyembro ng iyong koponan ay may sariling espesyalisadong larangan at pinoprotektahan ito mula sa Resistance ng mission creep.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. If you specifically need personal effectiveness, The War of Art is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or The War of Art 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 War of Art focuses on personal effectiveness. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or The War of Art? +
The War of Art is shorter (192 pages, ~4.8 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 War of Art 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.