John C. Maxwell
Born: February 20, 1947 – Garden City, Michigan, United States
John C. Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor renowned for his extensive work on leadership. He has written more than 100 books, including bestsellers like The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, with over 31 million copies sold in fifty languages. Maxwell’s training programs have reached millions of leaders worldwide.
Biography & Author's Journey
John C. Maxwell, born in Garden City, Michigan, in 1947, grew up in a family steeped in ministry and leadership. His father, a dedicated pastor and academic leader, set the tone for Maxwell’s lifelong passion for developing others. Maxwell completed his bachelor’s degree at Circleville Bible College in 1969, before earning a Master of Divinity from Azusa Pacific University and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. Initially, he followed his father’s path as an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church, serving congregations in several states and quickly earning recognition for both his spiritual guidance and his organizational growth.
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"John C. Maxwell is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts on leadership and personal development"
— Forbes
"John C. Maxwell is recognized as a top leadership guru whose books have sold millions of copies worldwide"
— Inc
"John C. Maxwell continues to inspire through his widely read works focused on developing leadership at every level"
— Publishers Weekly
"John C. Maxwell has written numerous best-selling books that have made him a household name in the field of leadership"
— The New York Times
"John C. Maxwell’s impact on leadership development has been felt across both business and nonprofit sectors"
— Business Insider
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