“A life is not [significant] except in the impact it has on other lives.”~ Jackie Robinson The recent film, 42, tells the story of Jackie Robinson becoming the first African-American to play Major League Baseball. The talent, bravery, and poise he displayed helped to bring about the desegregation of professional sports in the United States. In breaking the color barrier…
“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 question”—Why am I doing what…
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 our blog. The 5 things…
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 that are fundamental to your…
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. Mary Robinson, the faculty leader…
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 in everyone’s life, a moment…
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