Passion: The Fuel of Persistence
While reading a magazine at a dentist’s office in Paris, Philippe Petit became engrossed in an article about the Twin Towers in New York. As an 18-year old street performer, Petit was constantly on the lookout for venues for his high wire balancing acts. Studying an artist’s rendition of the World Trade Center, Petit came…
Read MoreWho will you grow with in the study of The 5 Levels?
Happy New Year! I hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday season and are ready to launch into 2012 with enthusiasm! To set the tone for the new year and help you start growing right away, we’ll be launching our group study of The 5 Levels of Leadership here on the blog. Every week through February,…
Read MoreFrom our family to yours
On behalf of the entire John Maxwell team, we hope you had a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a wonderful New Year! Merry Christmas!
Read MoreResolving to Grow Through Relationships
Before the days of GPS devices, my glove compartment was stuffed with area maps, and I consulted them to navigate the roadways. When planning vacations, I pored over printed maps to plot my route from one point of interest to the next. I recall being assigned the role of navigator on family trips and hunching…
Read MoreSpreading Joy on the Job
“No man can live happily who regards himself alone; who turns everything to his own advantage. You must live for others if you wish to live for yourself.”~ Seneca In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, The Ghost of Christmas Past transports the cantankerous old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, back in time to the place Scrooge first…
Read MoreA Wonderful Christmas Gift
Last week I got a big surprise at the Christmas lunch given for the John Maxwell Company. John Hull, the CEO of EQUIP, and Mark Cole, the CEO of the John Maxwell Company, asked me to tell the story of what got me started on a lifetime of personal growth. It’s a story I’ve told…
Read MoreWhat I'm Reading, Winter 2011
As winter arrives here in the US, I find that it’s the perfect time of year to stay indoors and read a good book. And since I’m always reading books to continue to grow personally, this seemed like the perfect time of year to share with you WHAT I’m reading. The following are books I’ve…
Read MoreFrom Street Performer to Space Tourist: The Creativity of Cirque du Soleil’s Founder
Guy Laliberte’s parents (a PR executive and a nurse) hadn’t envisioned their son making a living by playing his accordion for tips from passersby. Hence, they weren’t exactly delighted when Guy informed them of his decision to bypass college in favor of becoming an artist. As much as they may have regretted his choice at…
Read MoreMoving Past Our Myths About Creativity
The following moral/ethical dilemma supposedly was included on an actual job application: You are driving down the road at night during a torrential downpour, when you pass by a bus stop. Three people are waiting for the bus: 1) An elderly lady who looks as if she needs medical attention. 2) A longtime friend who…
Read MoreA word about VISION
How important is Vision in leadership? I believe that there’s no such thing as a leader who doesn’t have a vision. What do you think? Today’s post features a Minute with Maxwell on VISION. Click to view the video: I love doing A Minute with Maxwell. It’s my opportunity to coach and empower you a…
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