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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership vs Think Again
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell and Think Again by Adam Grant.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
by John Maxwell
★ 4.9/5
Think Again
by Adam Grant
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership | Think Again | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 336 | 320 |
| Reading time | ~8.4 h | ~8.0 h |
| Published | 1998 | 2021 |
| Author | John Maxwell | Adam Grant |
| 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).
Choose Think Again if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~8.0 hours).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
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 — Think Again
- ✓ Isabuhay ang Scientist Mindset sa pamamagitan ng pagtrato sa iyong mga estratehiya bilang mga hypothesis na kailangang patunayan at subukan laban sa bagong datos at feedback mula sa merkado.
- ✓ Paunlarin ang Kumpiyansang Pagpapakumbaba, na kinikilala ang limitasyon ng iyong kaalaman upang manatiling bukas sa mas magagandang ideya at mas tumpak na stratehikong pananaw mula sa iyong koponan.
- ✓ Magpatibay ng isang Kultura ng Rethinking sa loob ng iyong team sa pamamagitan ng gantimpalaan ang 'kagitingan na magkamali' at hikayatin ang regular na pagtatanong sa mga nakagawian ng organisasyon.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. If you want a different angle on the same topic, Think Again is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or Think Again 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 Think Again focuses on leadership. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or Think Again? +
Think Again is shorter (320 pages, ~8.0 hours) compared to The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (336 pages, ~8.4 hours).
Should I read The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or Think Again 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.