■ 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 lrrefutable 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 by Dale Carnegie, and by JamesAllen.

■ The Big Idea
Building a winning team is a process. Here are guiding laws for any type of organization, group, or family, based on the principle that teamwork is essential in any great human endeavor. Whether you’re a leader or a member, these laws will definitely have a positive effect on you, your team, and your life!