In the tradition of his CBA bestseller The 21 Irrefutable laws of Leadership and his sell-out seminars, author John C. Maxwell now provides a concise, accessible leadership book that helps readers become more effective leaders from the inside out. Daily readings highlight twenty-one essential leadership qualities and include "Reflecting On It" and "Bringing It Home" sections which help readers integrate and apply each day's material.

Character: Be a piece of the rock -- Charisma: The first impression can seal the deal -- Commitment: It separates doers from dreamers -- Communication: Without it you travel alone -- Competence: If you build it, they will come -- Courage: One person with courage is a majority -- Discernment: Put an end to unsolved mysteries -- Focus: The sharper it is, the sharper you are -- Generosity: Your candle loses nothing whenit lights another -- Initiative: You won't leave home without it -- Listening: To connect with their heart, use your ears -- Passion: Take this life and love it -- Positive attitude: If you believe you can, you can -- Problem solving: You cannot let your problems be a problem -- Relationships: If you get along, they'll go along -- Responsibility: If you won't carry the ball, you can't lead the team -- Security: Competence never compensates for insecurity -- Self-discipline: The first person you lead is you -- Servanthood: To get ahead, put others first -- Teachability: To keep leading, keep learning -- Vision: You can seize only what you can see.