Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership Author: John C. Maxwell

In Good Leaders Ask Great Questions, leadership guru John C. Maxwell delivers an insightful and highly actionable guide that reframes leadership through the lens of inquiry. Maxwell asserts that asking effective, intentional questions is not just a communication technique—it’s a mindset that builds trust, sparks creativity, and cultivates a culture of learning and growth.

This book is divided into two dynamic sections:

Part 1: Why Questions Are Crucial for Leadership

Maxwell explores how great leaders leverage questions to:

Clarify vision and align team efforts

Encourage engagement and uncover potential

Stimulate innovation and critical thinking

Build stronger connections and emotional intelligence

Accelerate self-awareness and personal development

Part 2: What Great Questions Leaders Should Ask

Maxwell tackles 70+ questions he’s frequently asked by aspiring and seasoned leaders, including:

How do I motivate others?

What’s the most important habit a leader should develop?

How do I handle failure and bounce back?

How can I grow my influence and mentor others effectively?

Each chapter is packed with stories from Maxwell’s global leadership journey, practical takeaways, and a framework for using questions to lead with authenticity and impact. Readers gain not only answers but a method to keep asking and growing.

With a sophisticated white-and-gold cover and a message centered on clarity and curiosity, this book is ideal for CEOs, team leaders, educators, pastors, and emerging professionals who want to lead with purpose and precision.