Audiobooks narrated by John C. Maxwell

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership 25th Anniversary: Follow Them and People Will Follow You

For the first time ever, hear the bestselling leadership book of all time, read in its entirety by John Maxwell himself! HarperCollins and John C. Maxwell are celebrating the milestone anniversary of Maxwell's New York Times bestselling book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, with the publication of a revised and updated 25th anniversary edition. This will be the first time Maxwell has read the full unabridged audiobook. Included only on this audio edition are insights from Maxwell on each law and how they have impacted his life as a leader and mentor. There will also be stories from some of today's most impactful leaders, like entrepreneur and cofounder of IT Cosmetics Jamie Kern Lima, Maxwell Leadership CEO Mark Cole, and author and marketing expert Jeff Henderson, on how they have applied these laws to their own success journeys. Maxwell has gone through every word of this book and updated it for the next generation of leaders. He has added new insights to these timeless laws and included lessons learned since he originally wrote the book 25 years ago. And he has included some exciting new stories that apply the laws to today's business world. What Maxwell didn't change are the powerful leadership truths that have been helping people become better leaders for the last quarter century. This is still the best book on leadership people can buy, whether they want to learn leadership on their own, develop as leaders in a group, or teach leadership to others as a mentor. Readers new to Maxwell, as well as lifelong fans, will enjoy this new edition of the leadership book that has sold millions of copies in the United States and around the world. Accompanying visuals and an assessment are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

John C. Maxwell (Author), Henry O. Arnold, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell (Narrator)

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The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential

In this inspiring guide to successful leadership, New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell shares his tried and true principles for maximum personal growth. Are there actually tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell says the answer is yes. He has been passionate about personal development for over 50 years, and in the 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, he teaches everything he has gleaned about what it takes to reach our potential. In his trademark style, Maxwell covers: - The Law of the Mirror: You Must See Value in Yourself to Add Value to Yourself - The Law of Awareness: You Must Know Yourself to Grow Yourself - The Law of Modeling: It's Hard to Improve When You Have No One But Yourself to Follow - The Law of the Rubber Band: Growth Stops When You Lose the Tension Between Where You are and Where You Could Be - The Law of Contribution: Developing Yourself Enables You to Develop Others This 10th anniversary edition comes with an updated foreword from John Maxwell. The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth will help you become a lifelong learner whose potential keeps increasing so you can lead others with passion and get results.

John C. Maxwell (Author), John C. Maxwell (Narrator)

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The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential

Use this helpful book to learn about the leadership tools to fuel success, grow your team, and become the visionary you were meant to be. True leadership isn't a matter of having a certain job or title. In fact, being chosen for a position is only the first of the five levels every effective leader achieves. To become more than "the boss" people follow only because they are required to, you have to master the ability to invest in people and inspire them. To grow further in your role, you must achieve results and build a team that produces. You need to help people to develop their skills to become leaders in their own right. And if you have the skill and dedication, you can reach the pinnacle of leadership-where experience will allow you to extend your influence beyond your immediate reach and time for the benefit of others. The 5 Levels of Leadership are: 1. Position-People follow because they have to. 2. Permission-People follow because they want to. 3. Production-People follow because of what you have done for the organization. 4. People Development-People follow because of what you have done for them personally. 5. Pinnacle-People follow because of who you are and what you represent. Through humor, in-depth insight, and examples, internationally recognized leadership expert John C. Maxwell describes each of these stages of leadership. He shows you how to master each level and rise up to the next to become a more influential, respected, and successful leader.

John C. Maxwell (Author), John C. Maxwell (Narrator)

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Change Your World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make A Difference

Two of today's most respected world-changers, leadership expert John C. Maxwell and global development leader Rob Hoskins, share their real-world experiences helping to transform millions of lives around the world to show people how to be the change the world needs-and help others do the same. We see problems everywhere and we think, Why doesn't somebody do something? The institutions we've depended on aren't making the world a better place the way we thought they could and should. So now it's up to us. The good news is, YOU can change your world. In this audiobook, John Maxwell and Rob Hoskins guide listeners through the entire process. These two leaders have been making a positive impact for decades, transforming lives, communities, and businesses around the world with a sense of mission and high regard for human dignity. They will show you how to - Identify your cause - Live out the values that make a difference - Become a catalyst for change - Join the right or recruit one of your own - Work together with others to make a difference - Measure your impact and keep improving Whether you influence only one other person or you're the leader of a large organization, you too can bring about positive, lasting change. Throughout this audiobook, Maxwell and Hoskins share their real-world experiences and encourage others to make a difference based on the needs they see around them and the desires of their heart.

John C. Maxwell, Rob Hoskins (Author), John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell (Narrator)

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Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently

World-renowned leadership expert and bestselling author John C. Maxwell says if you want to be an effective leader, you must learn how to connect with people. While it may seem like some folks are just born with a commanding presence that draws people in, the fact is anyone can learn to communicate in ways that consistently build powerful connections. Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, helps you succeed by revealing Maxwell's Five Principles and Five Practices to develop this crucial skill of connecting, including: finding common ground, keeping your communication simple, capturing people's interest, inspiring people, and staying authentic in all your relationships. Your ability to achieve results in any organization--be it a company, church, nonprofit, or even in your family--is directly tied to the leadership skills in your toolbox. Connecting is an easy-to-learn skill you can apply today in your personal, professional, and family relationships to start living your best life.

John C. Maxwell (Author), Henry Arnold, Henry O. Arnold, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell (Narrator)

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Failing Forward: How to Make the Most of Your Mistakes

The major difference between achieving people and average people is their perception of and response to failure. John C. Maxwell takes a closer look at failure-and reveals that the secret of moving beyond failure is to use it as a lesson and a stepping-stone. He covers the top reasons people fail and shows how to master fear instead of being mastered by it. Listeners will discover that positive benefits can accompany negative experiences-if you have the right attitude. Chock full of action suggestions and real-life stores, Failing Forward is a strategic guide that will help men and women move beyond mistakes to fulfill their potential and achieve success.

John C. Maxwell (Author), Henry Arnold, Henry O. Arnold, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell (Narrator)

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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You

What would happen if a top expert with more than thirty years of leadership experience were willing to distill everything he had learned about leadership into a handful of life-changing principles just for you? It would change your life. John C. Maxwell has done exactly that in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. He has combined insights learned from his thirty-plus years of leadership successes and mistakes with observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, religion, and military conflict. The result is a revealing study of leadership delivered as only a communicator like Maxwell can. Accompanying charts, evaluations, and a growth guide are available in the audiobook companion PDF download. 'Our nation and its institutions are crying out for leaders. John Maxwell... shows us the true path to leadership through the application of timeless principles supported by the bedrock of personal character.' - Edward C. Emma, President & CEO, Jockey International, Inc. 'An irrefutable must-read on leadership that is a simple and powerful list of guidelines to help build leadership in many areas.' - S. Truett Cathy, founder and chairman, Chick-fil-a, Inc. 'John Maxwell understands what it takes to be a leader, and he puts it within reach with The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. I recommend this to anyone who desires success at the highest level, whether on the ball field, in the boardroom, or from the pulpit.' - Tom Landry, former head coach, Dallas Cowboys 'In typical Maxwell style, filled with wisdom, wit, and passion, John provides a wealth of practical insights on what it takes to be a successful leader.' - Bill McCartney, founder & CEO, Promise Keepers 'The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership is helpful and easy to read, yet profound in its depth and clarity. It's loaded with hope, direction, encouragement, and specific procedures.' - Zig Ziglar, author and motivational teacher 'The ideas presented in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership are simple, clear, and easy to grasp- yet profound! It's an enjoyable, easy-to-read book that is educational yet entertaining. Whether you are a recent graduate just beginning your career, or a seasoned executive, this book is worth reading... and keeping at hand as a leadership reference guide.' - Amy DiGeso, CEO, Mary Kay Inc.

John C. Maxwell (Author), Henry Arnold, Henry O. Arnold, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell (Narrator)

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The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization

As one of the globe's most trusted leadership mentors, John C. Maxwell debunks the myths that hold people back from leaning into and developing their influence. In this inspiring call-to-action, he shows middle managers how to leverage their unique positions and become 360 degree leaders by exercising influence in all directions--up (to the boss), across (among their peers), and down (to those they lead). Listeners will learn how to overcome the challenges facing the vast majority of professionals, including the pressures and pain points that come from being caught in the middle, and will gain the confidence and competence to step into their roles as significant influencers. There are endless opportunities for those trying to lead from the middle of an organization. Featuring a plethora of stories, studies, and development models and strategies, 360 Degree Leader equips you with the skills you need to begin making a difference in your organization, career, and life, today--with or without the promotion. From what you are, your influence is already greater than you know.

John C. Maxwell (Author), Henry Arnold, Henry O. Arnold, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell (Narrator)

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The Leader's Greatest Return: Attracting, Developing, and Multiplying Leaders

What is the greatest return on a leader's time? After leaders have invested in their own leadership growth, what is the best way to accomplish their vision and grow their organizations? Develop leaders! The more leaders an organization has and the better equipped they are to lead, the more successful the organization and all of its leaders. Number one New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell is often identified as the most influential leadership expert in the world. In the last twenty-five years, he has grown from equipping a handful of leaders in one organization to developing millions of business, government, and nonprofit leaders in every country around the world. In The Leader's Greatest Return, Maxwell shares the most important lessons he's learned about the leadership development process over the last quarter century. He instructs listeners in how to - Recognize potential leaders - Attract leaders by creating a leadership "table" - Work themselves out of a job by equipping and empowering leaders - Position leaders to build a winning team - Coach leaders to higher levels and make them leadership developers themselves This is where leaders really experience the compounding value of developing leaders and go to the highest levels of leadership themselves. Anyone who wants to take the next step in their leadership, build their organization or team today, and create their legacy for tomorrow needs to listen to The Leader's Greatest Return.

John C. Maxwell (Author), John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell (Narrator)

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Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace

Internationally recognized leadership expert John C. Maxwell teaches listeners how to shift their leadership to keep innovating, improving, and influencing others in today's fast-paced world. BONUS CONTENT: Hear #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hollis, Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastion, and motivational speaker and former NFL player Trent Shelton share their most significant "leadershifts" with John. Change happens so rapidly today that leaders must be nimble and ready to adapt. Otherwise, they won't survive. International leadership expert John Maxwell says, the key is to learn how to "leadershift." In Leadershift, John C. Maxwell helps listeners make leadership changes that will positively enhance their organizational and personal growth. He does this by sharing the 11 shifts he made over the course of his long and successful leadership career. Each shift changed his trajectory and set him up for new and exciting achievements, strengthening and sustaining his leadership abilities and making him the admired leadership expert he is today. Among those leadershifts are "the Adaptive Shift from Plan A to Option A," "the Production Shift from Ladder Climbing to Ladder Building," and "the Influence Shift from Positional Authority to Moral Authority." Maxwell gives specific guidance about how to make these shifts in their own lives. Each one requires them to change the way they think, act, and ultimately lead so they can be successful in a world that never remains the same. X

John C. Maxwell (Author), Ed Bastian, John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell, Rachel Hollis, Trent Shelton (Narrator)

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Developing the Leader Within You 2.0

John C. Maxwell (Author), John C. Maxwell, John Maxwell (Narrator)

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Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn for Kids

Wendy and Wade love to play their favorite sport--Woggleball--and, like most kids, they like to win. But after a disappointing loss leaves Wendy and Wade ready to quit, they turn to their grandpa for advice. Papa tells them: "Woggles are winners, yes, that much is true. But whether you win depends upon YOU. Winning takes effort, this much you will see. What you learn from your loss can bring victory!" In Sometimes You Win--Sometimes you Learn for Kids, #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and motivational teacher John C. Maxwell adapts his inspiring life lessons for the youngest readers, showing kids that having the right attitude will help them turn any loss into a win.

John C. Maxwell (Author), John C. Maxwell (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by John C. Maxwell