John C. Maxwell
John C. Maxwell is a leadership author, speaker, and coach who shares lessons on growth, relationships, and helping others lead through books, talks, and the Maxwell Leadership Podcast.
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- Work
- Author, speaker, and leadership coach
- Started
- Pastoring in Hillham, Indiana, in 1969
- First book
- Think on These Things, 1979
- Breakout
- The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, published in 1998, became a New York Times bestseller in 1999.
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A small beginning.
In 1969, newly married and fresh out of college, John took his first pastorate in Hillham, Indiana. In his own account, his first Sunday sermon had an audience of two, including his wife, Margaret.
Learning to reach more people.
A mentor’s explanation that books could reach people beyond a room encouraged John to write. His first book, Think on These Things, appeared in 1979. In 1995, he left his role at Skyline Church to concentrate on speaking and leadership resources.
The books fans return to.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership helped bring his teaching to a wider readership, becoming a New York Times bestseller in 1999. His books explore influence, relationships, teamwork, and the daily practice of personal growth.
Still teaching.
Today, his podcast pairs lessons from John with conversations about applying them. His 2025 book The Charismatic Leader focuses on connecting with people by developing skills that put others first.
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Awards
Quotes
People automatically get older, but they don’t automatically get better.John C. Maxwell, Maxwell Leadership Podcast, April 15, 2026
From “Maximize Your Joy (Part 1)”: https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-maximize-joy/
Trivia
- His father required the children to read for 30 minutes a day, often choosing self-improvement books.
- He and his brother Larry sold flower seeds door to door when they were young.
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