Maxwell opens each chapter, with real life stories, about people and how they reached success. The book also includes daily readings that highlight the twenty-one essential leadership qualities in each chapter. Readers are also helped with the included "Reflecting on It" and "Bringing It Home" sections. For example, in the section on vision, Maxwell describes how Walt Disney initially developed the theme-park concept after accompanying his daughters to a fun-filled but rather shabby amusement park. He then analyzes how Disney's resultant projects drew on his personal history and focused on meeting other people’s needs. Maxwell explains how readers must "listen to several voices" to develop successful foresight. Maxwell concludes by hoping that
