My rating: 4 of 5 stars
If you have ever read a book by John Maxwell before then you can appreciate both the simple truths and straight forward actions that he gives and suggests in his books. This book is no different. However, if you have read Maxwell's stuff before, then you probably also know how long it can take to work through the book if you are truly taking it in and contemplating what he is suggesting you do to change your life rather than just reading it straight through.
Maxwell believes that it is our ability to connect, not just communicate, that determines if we reach our full potential and that connecting is a skill that can be learned. By taking us on a journey through several parts of his own life, he demonstrates that he himself had to learn these skills and then hone them over time. He is a leader, a connector now and while most of these skills are second nature to him at this point, he still shows throughout this book the effort and intentionality that is required by a person if they truly want to connect with other people.
I have read many other leadership books and communications books and I don't think that there are huge revelations in this book. If you are looking for a new way to do things, I don't think that is what Maxwell was shooting for. He packages up things that people know and do sporadically and simply says..."This works, but you have to work for it.". There are not any quick outs to becoming a connector.
So for me, a person who desires and aspires to be a leader, a connector, a person that can help influence people, this book was a great read and will be a great reference to go back to on occasion to make sure I am employing these tested skills towards those people I am around. I would suggest that anyone read it because all the connecting skills that are addressed can be applied to personal, professional or family relationships...and who amongst us couldn't improve in one of those areas?
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