Posts by John Maxwell
What does your daily agenda say about you?
How would you describe your life? Are you achieving what you desire? Are you accomplishing the things that are important to you? Do you consider yourself a success? How do your prospects look for the future? If I could come to your house and spend just one day with you, I would be able to…
Read MoreGreatness cannot be locked up
Hello from Harare, Zimbabwe! For the past few days, I’ve been speaking on leadership in cities in Zimbabwe and South Africa. It’s been a wonderful trip, with audiences hungry to grow. And I’m grateful to my host, Dr. David Molapo. He’s taken care of every detail. But today I want to tell you about something…
Read MoreFrom my files: Quotes on Potential
This week I’m sharing on Twitter some of my favorite quotes on potential. But I’m not always able to include them all. Here are the thoughts of some people, both famous and unknown, on our potential and how we use it: An unused life is an early death. –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe It is very…
Read MoreLove the people first; sell the fish second
This is me about to catch a fish. Last week, I was in Seattle, Washington, for one of my favorite events: The Exchange Gathering. One morning, we enjoyed a presentation by the guys from the world-famous Pike Place Fish Market. If you’re not aware of them, “the Fish Guys,” as they call themselves, are famous…
Read More2 winners of 10 of The 5 Levels
Thank you to everyone who participated in last week’s giveaway of cases of The 5 Levels of Leadership. It was wonderful to read all the comments and book reviews from everyone. And on Friday, we were happy to choose two winners at random (via random.org) from everyone who both commented and posted a review on…
Read MoreA case for reviewing The 5 Levels of Leadership
If you follow me on Twitter, you might have read the exciting news that The 5 Levels of Leadership made it onto the Wall Street Journal hardcover business bestseller list. What an honor. I know a lot of that is because of you, and I’m grateful! Thank you. I really believe in this book and…
Read MoreLet's talk about HONOR
What do you think of when you hear the word, HONOR? Respect, recognition, reward, position? Or is it something else? Today’s post features a Minute with Maxwell on HONOR. See what I think of when I hear it: If you’re having difficulty viewing the video, try clicking here or here. The Minute with Maxwell is…
Read MoreAnswering some questions on the 5 Levels
What level are you on as a leader at work? At home? With a new employee? I hope you’ve had the chance to assess yourself on the 5 Levels of Leadership, either through the book or the free iPhone app. (Search 5 Levels and John Maxwell to find it in the App Store.) And if…
Read MoreSome insights into the 5 Levels of Leadership
The 5 Levels of Leadership will be available for purchase starting TOMORROW (October 4, 2011)! I can’t wait! Why? Well, as I’ve told anyone who asks, “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done.” People who have known me for awhile always smile when I say that. That’s because they know I believe it about everything I do.…
Read MoreLevel 5 – Pinnacle: The Highest Leadership Accomplishment Is Developing Other Leaders to Level 4
Thank you for joining me on this journey through The 5 Levels of Leadership. I’ve enjoyed sharing a sneak peek at my book and reading your insights into what makes an effective leader. Now we’ve got just one more week before the book comes out. I hope you’ll purchase and read it – not just…
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