The most important characteristic that is needed to be successful in any leadership position – whether it’s in business, church, or your community - is the ability to work with people.
Relationships are at the heart of every positive human experience. John C.Maxwell, a master communicator and relational expert, makes learning about relationships accessible to everyone in
Winning With People
. Within this book, Maxwell has translated decades of experience into 25 People Principles that anyone can learn.
In
, Maxwell divides these principles into sections based off different questions we must ask ourselves such as:
Readiness: Are we prepared for relationships?
Connection: Are we willing to focus on others?
Trust: Can we build mutual trust?
Investment: Are we willing to invest in others?
Synergy: Can we create a win-win relationship?
Each section contains guiding People Principles. Some are intuitive, such as
The Lens Principle: Who We Are Determines How We See Others
. Others may go against your instincts, such as
The Confrontation Principle: Caring for People Should Precede Confronting People
.
The most sophisticated leaders and salespeople will pick up on skills that will make them even better, and relational novices will learn skills that can transform them into relational dynamos.