About John Maxwell

John C. Maxwell is an internationally respected leadership expert, speaker, trainer, coach and author, whose philosophy is simple: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”  

For more than 40 years, John has been teaching people to answer their call to lead, to add value to and make a difference in the lives of others.  He has devoted himself to developing and training leaders at all levels.  

John’s latest achievement is as founder of his globally acclaimed John Maxwell Team (JMT), an elite group of over 5,000 certified coaches, teachers, speakers and professionals who have helped people worldwide create a leadership legacy within their sphere of influence.  John Maxwell Team members inspire positive life transformation and help others achieve their highest vision and goals, both personally and professionally.  
  • John is a #1 New york Times best-selling author of over 77 books, with more than 24 million volumes in fifty languages.
  • Three of his books, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader within You, and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader have each sold over one million copies. 
  • John was voted the top leadership professional guru six years in a row on LeadershipGurus.net
  • John Maxwell completed his Bachelor’s degree at Ohio Christian University in 1969, received his Master of Divinity degree at Azusa Pacific University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree at Fuller Theological Seminary.  
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​​My Connection

I joined the John Maxwell Team in 2015. 
Coming from a global corporate environment I absolutely love to be part of a team with big vision and a big mission.   As a member of the John Maxwell Team I have studied professional coaching, training and speaking.  I have access to the most powerful and applicable leadership training content I've ever experienced and as a member of the Team I am authorized and honored to bring all of this to you and your team.  

The certification courses we participate in allow us to have a unique advantage in our area of expertise and to be trained and mentored not only by John Maxwell and his amazing leadership team, but by our peers around the globe, individuals with strong character and determination and commitment to change the world.  

A Legacy:  My Grandfather, Les Mark

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​From a very young age I have been blessed to learn at the feet of my Grandfather, an international minister and university professor.  

My Grandfather’s method of teaching was my first experience with coaching.  He strived to produce independent thinkers- he didn’t tell his students WHAT to think, he taught them HOW to think!  His students learned how to think, to have healthy, respectful discussions, and explore ideas and find solutions.  John Maxwell says, "A leader knows how to ask great questions!"  This is exactly what my Grandfather taught me.  I am honored to carry on his legacy as a leadership coach.  

​My Grandfather passed away peacefully in February 2017 at the age of 92. 
He will be so missed by many.