Maxwell Leadership

Believe it or not, everyone is a salesperson. Some people make it their title, their livelihood, and their career. Others go clammy at the thought of cold-calling prospects, think to ourselves, “I’m no good at sales,” and take up another occupation. But by our nature, we all promote something. Our choices reveal what we value. Think about the last time...

Take a moment to think about the last time when you were truly inspired – the last time you felt like your soul was well-nourished. You’re energized, filled with ideas, and eager to tackle the day’s challenges.  Where were you? What were you doing? Who were you with? What brought on the feeling? And most importantly, were you inspired by...

Would you go bowling if there were no pins? It’s your time to shine. You step up to the front of the bowling lane. You concentrate; you square up the shot; then, swish – you release the ball. It rolls sturdily down the lane. But instead of a satisfying crash into a multitude of pins, the ball glides through the...

For a moment, think about a goal that you have. Don’t think in terms of plans, processes, or progress – leave numbers and metric at the door for now. See it finished and done. Picture in your mind’s eye the moment that your goal becomes a reality.  It’s great, isn’t it? No matter what goal you have in mind, we...

Great relationships. Physical health and wholeness. Financial security. Personal significance.  Ask 100 people whether or not they want these things, or even just one of these things, and it would be a safe bet that all 100 people will say yes. It’s an IQ test – a very simple question. Then, ask the same 100 people how many of them...

September 22, 1963. A car full of young men on their way home to Madrid takes too sharp of a turn at more than 100 miles per hour. The car skids, leaps off the road, and sends three of the passengers flying from the vehicle. Miraculously, everyone survives. However, one of the young men – a promising up-and-comer in professional...