John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and

speaker who has written more than 100 books, which have sold more than 26

million copies and have been translated into fifty languages. Each year he

speaks to Fortune 500 companies, presidents of nations, and many

of the world’s top business leaders.

In 2014, John was named the most influential leadership expert in the world by

Business Insider and Inc. magazines, as well as being identified by the

American Management Association as the leader who has most influenced business.

John also received the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary

Leadership Network that same year.

John’s story has been described as that of a small-town American pastor who became one of the most

influential business, personal growth, and leadership teachers in the world.

After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in theology and marrying his high school sweetheart Margaret

in June of 1969, John embarked on a career as a minister. John led three churches over twenty-six

years, including Skyline, one of the most influential churches in America when he left it in 1995.

John founded The John Maxwell Company, which provides corporate training and resources to leaders,

and The John Maxwell Team, which trains and certifies coaches and speakers. He also founded two

non-profit organizations: The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, and EQUIP. These organisations

have trained more than 6 million leaders in every one of the world’s nations.

In addition to his Bachelor’s Degree, John earned his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees.

He has also been awarded eight honorary doctorates.

John identifies his mission in life as adding value to leaders who multiply value to others. A gifted

communicator with a fantastic sense of humor, John enjoys connecting with people both in large

audiences and one-on-one. His signature style is to communicate timeless principles with clarity,

simplicity, and fun.

John and Margaret have two married children and five grandchildren. They live in the United States

and spend as much time as they can with their family.