John C. Maxwell

thumb|John C. Maxwell John Calvin Maxwell (born February 20, 1947) is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. Quotes All great achievers are given multiple reasons to believe they are failures. But in spite of that they persevere. Failing Forward (2000), p. 26 "The best leaders are those who understand that their power comes not from their position, but from their ability to empower others." The 5 Levels of Leadership" (2011) page 21 "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn" (2013) page 13 "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." The Leadership Handbook" (2011), page 17 "The greatest danger to most organizations is not external threats, but internal weaknesses." The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" (1998) page 145 "Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another." Book: "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" (1998) page 12 External links Category:Non-fiction authors from the United States Category:Orators from the United States Category:1947 births Category:Living people