John Maxwell is the consummate guru of leadership, hands down.   His influence is felt wherever leadership is required.  From the church world, to the corporate world, to the sport worlds, to the world at large, anyone who is anyone has probably read a book by Maxwell.

I have read all of his material; and rarely does he disappoint.  Maxwell is practical, honest, simple, and just plain interesting.  He keeps my attention with his sensible insight, provocative storytelling, and biblical principles.  His point is always given in candid and sometimes comical style.

To me, he is at his best when he …