Monitoring Motivation
“What’s my motivation?” That’s the question crossing our minds when the alarm goes off at 6:00 in the morning. That’s the question we pose to ourselves at the office when the clock rolls past 5:00 pm and there is still work needing to be done. At some point, all leaders must consciously face the “motive…
Read MoreWhere do we go from here?
How can I add value to you? That’s the question I’ve asked myself before every post on this blog. What can I offer you, my reader? How can I serve you and help you achieve your goals? I’ve been blogging here at John Maxwell on Leadership since 2009. In the past four years, I’ve tried…
Read MoreWhat’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 More5 Things We Do Each Day: The John Maxwell Co. Rule of 5
One of our main areas of focus at The John Maxwell Company is that we want to “live out” the principles John teaches. One that has been paramount to John’s success is his consistent practice of the “Rule of 5”. The Rule of 5 is simply a series of activities that you do EVERY DAY…
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 is the right way to lay someone off?
At Leadercast a few years ago, I fielded a very timely question. During lunch, a young man asked, “How does a good leader handle layoffs? Especially when they need to lay off a good and valued employee?” Here’s what I believe: First, I don’t think a leader should ask others to make sacrifices until he’s…
Read MoreLearning from The Iron Lady
Times of crisis almost always create memories we look back on as defining moments in leadership. They send us on a trajectory, either good or bad, towards some destination. Many of us realize our “life purpose” through this kind of an experience. I’ve always loved this quote by Winston Churchill: “There comes a special moment…
Read MoreLeading Through Crisis
Recent events in Boston, MA and West, TX have reminded us of a stark reality: we cannot escape crisis situations. Although unable to avoid them, we can learn to lead people through them. In fact, dark, difficult times may be the moments when leadership is needed the most. While very few of us will ever…
Read MoreCharacter: who we are on the inside
I believe it is a normal human desire to be concerned about how we look on the outside. There’s nothing wrong with that. What can get us in trouble is worrying more about how we look on the outside than about how we really are on the inside. Our reputation comes from what others believe…
Read MoreTaking the Step Toward Intentional Growth: Insider Views on The Maxwell Plan
Growth doesn’t just happen. Growth is intentional. Each of us has the opportunity to choose growth or to be complacent with where we stand. “You cannot change your life until you change something you do every day. By learning the laws and then living them, you will be on your way to reaching your potential.…
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