personal growth
When You Get Kicked in the Rear, You Know You’re Out in Front – REPOST
Greek philosopher Aristotle said, “Criticism is something you can avoid easily—by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” Obviously, that isn’t an option for anyone who wants to be successful as a leader. Good leaders are active, and their actions often put them out front. That often draws criticism. When spectators watch a race, where…
Read MoreMy favorite time of year
Happy New Year! I hope your year has begun well. What is your favorite time of year? Is it Christmas? Is it when you celebrate your birthday? Or when flowers bloom in the spring? Or your summer vacation? Or when the children go back to school? Or the beginning of football season? Or when the…
Read MoreThe Power of People Skills
By far the greatest obstacle to success that I see in others is a poor understanding of people. A while back the Wall Street Journal published an article on the reasons that executives fail. At the top of the list was a person’s inability to effectively relate to others. One day I was talking to…
Read MoreWhat I've Been Reading, Fall 2012
Can you believe that it’s already November? It’s fall here in the United States, and it seems that everyone is busy. Right now I’m busy preparing for some international speaking engagements, and I’ve recently started work on my book to come out in 2014. And I just spoke this past weekend at Saddleback Church in…
Read MoreStop Thinking "Can I?" and Start Thinking "HOW Can I?"
At first glance, the questions Can I? and How Can I? may appear to be very similar. However, the reality is that they are worlds apart in terms of results. Can I? is a question filled with hesitation and doubt. It is a question that imposes limitations. If that is the question you regularly ask…
Read MoreGiveaway: A Maxwell Plan PLUS!
SORRY, THIS CONTEST HAS BEEN CLOSED. This has been a great October! On the 2nd, we celebrated the publication of The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. Then on the 9th, The John Maxwell Company released a new resource: The Maxwell Plan for Personal Growth, a personal growth system designed to help you develop in 12…
Read MoreOur trip to India, and some great news!
Greetings from India! For the past week, Margaret and I have been in India, where I spoke for Gloria Jean’s Coffee. Our wonderful friends, Nabi and Angela Saleh, have done what they always do every time we see them: made this trip special and memorable. As you can see above, we visited the Taj Mahal,…
Read MoreAre You Willing to Bet on Yourself?
As you read this post, I’m in India, getting ready to speak for a great group of people. And just before I left the United States, I got some amazing news: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth will debut at #7 on the New York Times‘ bestseller list in Advice/How-to (for the week ending 10/6/12)!…
Read MoreThe 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth
Today’s the day: My newest book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, is available in the US and Canada! I’m excited about this book, because I believe it can add value to individuals at every stage of personal growth – from just starting out to very experienced. The laws that I chose to include offer…
Read MoreThe Law of Pain: from my new book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth
In just one week, my latest book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, will be available in the United States and Canada. (But it’s available for preorder now!) I’m especially excited about the potential of this book, because it’s on a subject that everyone can relate to. Everyone benefits from growth. Learning more about the…
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