Book Review - Axiom by Bill Hybels

Axiom by Bill Hybels

Axiom is a book on “Powerful Leadership Proverbs”. It’s an excellent easy-read masterpiece. I love it!

Axiom opens up with “Language Matters” and concludes with “Finish well”. The book is broken up into 4 main chapters: Vision - (Strategy), Team Work – (Communication), Activity – (Assessment) and Personal – (Integrity). What I really liked about this book is that each little chapter within the its main chapter is short and links are provided. The content is solid and full of wisdom. John Maxwell says: “Bill Hybels is a leader’s leader. Learn from one of the best as Bill shows you how to harness the powerful and memorable leadership proverbs that live in every true leader.”

Some nuggets are:
1. Language matters! The right words will make the vision talks soar.
2. Vision: paint the picture passionately.
3. Know the season you’re in.
4. You’ll never take big hills without making bold moves.
5. Excellence honours God and inspires people.
6. Is it sustainable?
7. Only God: He can accomplish activities that no human being could possibly orchestrate.
8. We got to do this together.
9. Character, competence and chemistry
10. Pay attention to greetings and goodbyes.
11. Admit mistakes and your stock goes up.
12. Facts are your friends.
13. Pseudo Community or Real Community – where are you?
14. Disagree without drawing blood
15. Keep short accounts