Posts Tagged ‘Development’
What’s so critical about simple, daily practices?
The Rule of 5: it is different for each person and organization. The Rule of 5 is a series of things that you seek to practice EVERY day. Inspired by John Maxwell’s Rule of 5, the team at The John Maxwell Company created its own. This past Friday, we showcased our Rule of 5 on…
Read MoreIf you dream it, we can help you achieve it.
Do you have a dream? We asked our community this question last December giving one leader the chance to have their dream fulfilled by The John Maxwell Company. We were thrilled with an overwhelming response of 85 dreams – each unique and inspiring. After much deliberation, we were honored to fulfill the dream of Dr.…
Read MoreWhat Drives Growth?
One of my top five values is Growth! I work for John Maxwell, so how could I not love growth? It demonstrates progress, it seems synonymous with life (especially living life to the fullest), and it is often wrapped in passion (another one of my values). I am privileged to work with a team that…
Read MoreThe Law of Contribution: 7 Tips to Cultivate an Attitude of Growing Others
“Out of what I had received in my development, I was also able to give. The confidence I gained from personal growth gave me credibility and made me believe I could start developing others. And in that, I found life’s greatest joy and reward.” 1 Isn’t one of the most satisfying things seeing the success…
Read MoreA Historic Transition
At the end of the Revolutionary War, King George III allegedly asked his official court painter, American-born Benjamin West, about George Washington’s plans following the war. “They say he will return to his farm,” West replied. “If he does,” the incredulous monarch remarked, “he will be the greatest man in the world.” After the defeat…
Read MoreThe Law of Awareness: 4 Questions to Help You Know Yourself
“If you want to change and grow, then you must know yourself and accept who you are before you can start building.” 1 The Law of Awareness says you must know yourself to grow yourself. What that means is that in order to achieve growth, leaders must hone in on who they are and what…
Read MoreThe Law of Intentionality: Bridging the Gaps to Growth
There are countless questions leaders can ask themselves to gauge their growth. For example: How can I improve? How can I gain wisdom? How can I improve relationships with those around me? Each of these questions offers great insight into progress and growth. However, in order to move forward, leaders must apply the insight and…
Read MoreCharacteristics of Successful Coaches
Successful coaches come with a variety of personalities. Mike Ditka and Bobby Knight exuded emotion whereas Phil Jackson had a stoical demeanor. Pat Summitt was the very picture of intensity, while John Madden was gregarious and affable. Geno Auriemma’s outspoken and animated style paints a stark contrast to Tom Landry’s poised and understated manner of…
Read MoreThe Value of a Team
“Nothing of significance was ever achieved by an individual acting alone. Look below the surface and you will find that all seemingly solo acts are really team efforts.”1 Have you ever met a successful person who has not had support or guidance from another person? One of the most important factors to success is teamwork.…
Read MoreQualities of Defining Moments
When did you first realize that you were a leader? For me it happened as a fifth grade student in Mr. Horton’s classroom. We were studying the legal system, and we planned to assemble a mock courtroom with attorneys, a jury, and a judge. When it came time to elect the judge, Mr. Horton passed…
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