The Big Idea
Principles are laws that apply across different cultures, generations, and circumstances. John Maxwell, drawing lessons from his own experiences as well as those of other leaders’, has discovered 21 principles for leadership.

In each chapter of the book, Maxwell describes each law as a tool that can help people succeed in business, church, sports, and personal endeavors. Anyone in any position, in any field, and in any culture, can learn and practice these laws to become a successful leader. The learning is made richer by real life illustrations that show how the laws are practiced or violated.

About the Author
John Maxwell - In 1985, John Maxwell founded The INJOY Group, a collection of three distinct companies that employ 200 people and provide resources and services that help people reach their personal and leadership potential. In addition to building a successful organization, John has authored more than thirty books, including the New York Times best sellers The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and Failing Forward.

Called the nations foremost expert on leadership, John was born in central Ohio five and a half decades ago. He credits his excellent leadership instincts and his early leadership training to his father, Melvin Maxwell, whom he followed into the ministry. For over twenty-five years, John led churches in Indiana, Ohio, and California.

In 1995, John began dedicating himself full-time to writing, speaking, and consulting. Each year he speaks live to more than 350,000 people. Known as a dynamic communicator, he is in high demand on the topic of leadership, and he speaks to many American corporations and entrepreneurial organizations.

John has earned bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees and has also received five honorary doctorates. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Two of Johns favorite books are How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie, and As a Man Thinketh by James Allen.