Equipping 101

by John C. Maxwell

Drawing from his many best-selling books and years of experience mentoring, John Maxwell offers Equipping 101, a concise collection of time-tested principles on how to equip those around you for service. In his trademark, straightforward style, this reference book is a "best of the best" from Maxwell on the subject. The pocket-size format delivers practical, timeless information in a convenient, take-along volume. Topics Why Do I Need to Equip Others? Why Is Equipping a Win-Win? What Does a Potential Leader Look Like? How Can I Invest in the Team for the Long Haul?

Genres: Leadership, Business, Nonfiction, Self Help, Personal Development, Christian, Management

Hardcover

First published February 29, 2000

About the author

John Calvin Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. Some of his books have been on the New York Times Best Seller List.

Reviews

[kutingtin · Rating 2 out of 5]

“You are most valuable where you add the most value.”

[Nguyen Huu Anh Vu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thích series 101 của John Maxwell! Nói ngắn gọn cái gốc của vấn đề. Độ ngắn vừa đủ trong 1 lần đọc.

What? Trang bị = cho đội nhóm rõ trách nhiệm, cung cấp những gì cần thiết, tạo cơ hội cho họ phát triển, tạo thêm giá trị cho họ.

Why?
- Trang bị cho tập thể mạnh -> Tổ chức sẽ mạnh
- Tạo ra những nhà lãnh đạo -> Nhân rộng

How? Quyết tâm xây dựng đội nhóm, Chọn đúng người, cho họ vào đúng chỗ, tạo cơ hội, củng cố quan hệ cá nhân, giữ thái độ tích cực, hy sinh, bỏ người không phù hợp,...

Mới là 101 nên các ý còn thiếu phần hành động cụ thể. Cái đó sẽ dành cho những quyển sách khác.

[Blanca Torres · Rating 3 out of 5]

Recomendable

[Elle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chp 1: Equipping Success
1. Ego
2. Insecurity
3. Naivete
4. Temperament

Chp 2: Adopting a team mindset
1. Make the decision to build a team
2. Gather the best team possible
3. Pay the price to develop the team
4. Do things together as a team
5. Empower team members with responsibility and authority
6. Give credit for success to the team
7. Watch to see the investment in the team is paying off
8. Stop your investment in players who do not grow
9. Create new opportunities for the team
10. Give the team the best possible chance to succeed

Chp 3: Whom shall I Equip?
1. Become a sounding board
2. Possess a leadership mindset

Chp 4: What does a leader look like
5As Inventory List
1. Assessment of Needs
2. Assets on Hand
3. Abilities of candidates - Who's able?
4. Attitude of candidates - Who's willing?
5. Accomplishment of candidates - Who gets things done?

Chp 5: What does it take to Equip a leader?
Qualities to look for in a leader:
1. Strength of Character
2. Influence
3. Positive attitude
4. Excellent people skills
5. Evident gifts
6. Proven track record
7. Confidence
8. Self-discipline
9. Effective communication skills
10. Discontent with the status quo

Chp 6: How a leader Inspire others
1. Believe in others before they believe in you
2. Serve others before they serve you
3. Add value to others before they add value to you

[Šarūnė · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great insights from an amazing and inspirational leader and writer. It's a pocket book that works magic at lunch to stir your ideas how to lead and equip others better. I liked a lot of great ideas from this book, some of them:
- "Nothing of significance was every achieved by an individual acting alone. Look below the surface and you will find that all seemingly solo acts are really team efforts." (p.3)
- take time to equip your people and they will multiply your leaders.
- "Good leaders deliberately seek out and find potential leaders. Great leaders not only find them, but transform them into other great leaders. They have an ability to recognize ability and a strategy for finding leaders who make it happen. That's what takes their organizations to the next level." (p.55)

[M · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is pretty good. Lots of solid ideas that are easy to apply. I really liked how Maxwell illustrated the different steps to take for empowering leaders around the organization. He explicitly teaches how to be supportive.

Deducting 2 stars because there is a lot of repeated mentions from Maxwell’s other works. For example, Maxwell uses the aircraft carrier metaphor again to illustrate the vitality of teamwork and how everyone should do a role with precision. It’s a good metaphor applied from his previous book, Teamwork 101.

[Michael Crain · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are a leader and interested in learning about leadership, mentoring, helping your team grow, or just growing in general, John Maxwell's books are a must. This one is no exception. As leaders it's our responsibility to equip those we lead, and as he always does, John takes the topic, uses quotes, anecdotes, and statistics and not just makes a compelling argument (which he does) but inspires you to help equip those you lead.

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

READ MAR 2017

This is a compilation of Maxwell's other writings, with the focus here being on how to equip others. This is part of the 101 series, and more specifically, part of the R.E.A.L. work that Maxwell has created.

[Ahmed M. Abdallah · Rating 5 out of 5]

"الفرد الواحد أقل بكثير من أن يحقق إنجازات عظيمة بمفرده"

[Mason I. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished as book 7 of the 101 Collection! 4.5 stars, rounded down. Honestly not as applicable as some of the other books in this collection for me, but I can tell that it’s definitely going to be one I appreciate more as my leadership opportunities grow :D

[Daniel Paulino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This book is very easy to read. Once you start reading you can’t stop. I enjoyed how this book details about how you can develop the best in people

[Brock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

[Ashrakat Rady · Rating 5 out of 5]

أتمنى إني أقدر أنفذ اللي في الكتاب ده

[Jorge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Es un libro excelente pero muy resumido, no profundiza en cada tema sino que los trata por la superficie, pero eso lo hace genial porque es como dar un repaso por todos los temas que aborda.

[هبة الحنيطي · Rating 5 out of 5]

الفرد الواحد أقل بكثير من أن يحقق إنجازاتٍ عظيمة بمفرده 💛🌸
كتاب جميل عملنا كيف نصقُل شخصيتنا القيادة 😍

[Dustin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book on preparing leaders.

[Arturo Macias · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gran colección de EL ABC

[Yanes Brayan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es un muy buen libro. Creo que lo que más puedo resaltar es que solo puedes lograr muchas cosas, pero en equipo puedes alcanzar grandes cosas, incluso las que parecen inimaginables.

[Tullius · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pending

[Moisés Majano Rivera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un excelente libro, cargado de muchas herramientas, una lectura indispensable a tomar en cuenta.

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Personally, I think if you're going to read a leadership book from John Maxwell start with Developing the Leader Within You, Developing the Leaders Around You or the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Whilst there isn't necessarily anything wrong with Equipping 101, I believe Maxwell has written more educational and deeper books on equipping leaders than this.

[Hyacinth Delos Reyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a lil book that's full of nuggets, you literally can finish this so quick. I love John Maxwell & all his leadership books, it's relatable & you can tell that he writes it in light of Gods word like unity & teamwork. Leadership & servanthood & so on & so forth.

[Jimmy]

This is my second book by John Maxwell. Similar to my review of Mentoring 101, I was taken aback that this book had nothing in particular that is distinctively Christian which makes it odd given how it's promoted so much among Christian circles. Other than Maxwell stating that he was a successful pastor in the book with the largest church in his denominiation, there's nothing explicitly Christian or Biblically driven here. I find that especially odd since his occupation was ministry when he first made a name for himself in leadership. The book has a story about how when he was a pastor he told his staff that the goal of the church is to grow to one thousand or else they will be losing their job. This is the kind of business CEO model of ministry that Phil Johnson in the 2013 Shepherd's Conference preached against, with their pragmatically short sighted goal post. No doubt Maxwell is an ambitious man but I wonder how healthy it would be to implement his principles for the ministry. Any good principle on equipping (which he calls the training of leaders) found in the book is rather simple and common sense. The book also has a lot of repeating materials from Mentoring 101. I don't plan on reading a third book by Maxwell anytime soon.

[Haley H · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth book I have read by John Maxwell and have learned something from all, this particular one to me focuses so much on team work and how important it is. He states how you can not find one "act of genuine significance in the history of mankind" that was done alone. His writing is so powerful, educational, and motivational. I own 4 of the What Every Leader Needs to Know series and have now read all. I would love to keep reading them and strongly suggest them to other readers. There are so many things you can learn from these books specifically this one to me about your skills in team work and personally and how to make them better.

[Tony Rogers Jr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great little book from Maxwell on "equipping" or training leaders. I love how maxwell consistently teaches his readers to focus on adding value to other people. His message is always "other" centered instead of "self" centered. This book follows that same theme in that its all about finding, developing and leading other leaders on your team. Among other things Maxwell covers: How to invest in your team, What a potential leader looks like, and How to enlarge or add value to others. I recommend this book along with all the others from the 101 Series for leaders.

[Grant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book for learning the basics of leading a team. Taught me that if I don't give people the means to succeed then they just won't; this meant I need to give more tools and be less stingy about how I do things. Ever since applying some of the principles in here I have noticed some more positive results in my life.

[Doug · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written in his usual style ... Mr. Maxwell's ideas concerning the topic of "equipping" or training are presented with both humor and thought provoking anecdotes. This makes for an extremely easy read and the stories are easy relate to. Lots of good definitions and useful directives.

[Rusty · Rating 5 out of 5]

short read, great teachings on empowering individuals as well as groups.

[Nicolette · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is great book for anyone in managment or seeking to build upon their interpersonal skills when it comes to influencing and managing others.

[Brandon Perry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this to be a great read on preparing leaders and also building teams.