Dr. John C. Maxwell

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  • The Seven Demands of Leadership

    An earnest young man once approached me during a Q & A session, and asked, “What is the ONE THING I need to know to be a great leader?” as if he was searching for the hidden key to unlock the universe. Amused by the simplicity of his question, my answer was equally simple: “To be a great leader, there’s more than ONE THING you need to know about leadership.”

  • Questions I Ask Myself

    Children astound me with their inquisitive minds. The world is wide and mysterious to them, and as they piece together the puzzle of life, they ask “Why?” ceaselessly. Why can’t they have another cookie? Why can’t they stay up after 9:00 pm? Why do they have to share their toys? Why does grandpa have white hair?

  • Pride - A Leader's Greatest Problem

    Pull a 10-dollar bill from your pocket, and you will see the face of Alexander Hamilton on the front. By merit of his accomplishments, Hamilton should be one of our greatest national heroes. Consider his contributions to America:

  • I'm 60 and Compounding

    For 23 years now, since 1983, I’ve created audio lessons on leadership. Every 10 years, when I hit a milestone age (40, 50, 60), I share my vantage point of life’s journey in the hopes it will lend perspective to younger leaders as they mature and grow.

  • 8 Ways to Make People Feel Like a Million Bucks

    Ranking among the greatest Christmas movie classics, It’s a Wonderful Life tells a beautiful story about the priceless value of relationships.

  • Taming Time

  • Leadership Lessons from Lewis & Clark (Part 2)

    Halford Luccock recalled a biography of Alexander the Great in which the writer described the panic felt by the Greek army when Alexander died.

  • Words to Learn By