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Learned from John C. Maxwell
The 21 Leadership Laws and 21 Leadership Qualities on this site go back to two books by John C. Maxwell – one of the most influential teachers of leadership of our time. We learned them from him and pass them on with gratitude.
“Leadership is influence – nothing more, nothing less.”
A life devoted to leadership
John C. Maxwell has made leadership tangible for millions of people. As an author, speaker, coach and a pastor of more than 30 years, he has shown that leadership is not an innate talent but something everyone can develop. His ideas shape Fortune 500 CEOs and national leaders as much as entrepreneurs, teachers and the leaders of tomorrow.
This website is our way of honoring him: we cite his books as the source, make his ideas visible as motion and show with examples how they work today.
One of America’s great honors for people who achieved the extraordinary through their own effort and opened doors for others.
Awarded by the Luminary Leadership Network – for leadership that strengthens peace and humanity worldwide.
As named by Business Insider and Inc. magazine.
Few people have written more about leadership. His books are published in 50 languages.
Leadership that multiplies
Maxwell lives what he teaches: he develops leaders who develop leaders. Three organizations carry his work into the world.
The company he founded has certified more than 40,000 coaches, trainers and speakers who pass on his content in companies, communities and organizations worldwide.
The nonprofit has reached millions of adults and young people around the globe and trained leaders in more than 180 countries.
The nonprofit foundation brings values-based leadership to countries and communities seeking transformation.
Two books as the foundation
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
John C. Maxwell · 1998The basis of the 21 Leadership Laws – from the Law of the Lid to the Law of Legacy. More than a million copies sold.
To the 21 lawsThe 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
John C. Maxwell · 1999The basis of the 21 Leadership Qualities – from character to vision. More than a million copies sold.
To the 21 qualitiesPart of the Maxwell team
Titus LindlPartner at WEGVISOR, coach and trainer for leadersFounding Partner · John Maxwell Team
Sebastian SchickPartner at WEGVISOR, coach and trainer for leadersMaxwell Leadership Certified TeamTitus Lindl is a Founding Partner of the John Maxwell Team and was trained by John C. Maxwell. Sebastian Schick is part of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team. What both learned there flows into WEGVISOR’s work – in coaching, training and the WEGVISOR Leadership Group.
Roots in the Bible
Maxwell drew the laws from the stories handed down in the Bible – from Nehemiah to Esther, from David to Peter. That is why they apply universally and have held true for every leader around the world for thousands of years.
135 examples from the 7 spheres of society
The examples are part of the largest collection of leadership examples in the German-speaking world. They show every law and every quality in real life – across all seven spheres that shape a society:
On top of that, there are animations and short videos for every law and quality, plus a self-assessment that shows where you stand as a leader.