John C. Maxwell
John C. Maxwell 
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| Born | 20 february 1947 |
| Birthplace | Garden City, Michigan, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Author, speaker, pastor, leadership expert |
| Known for | Leadership training, The John Maxwell Company, EQUIP |
| Website | https://www.johnmaxwell.com |
John C. Maxwell (born February 20, 1947) is an American author, leadership expert, speaker, and pastor. He has written numerous books focused on leadership and personal growth, and he founded organizations such as The John Maxwell Company, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation to train and equip leaders around the globe.
Early life and education
Maxwell was born in Garden City, Michigan. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Circleville Bible College, a Master of Divinity from Azusa Pacific University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. He spent several decades pastoring churches before dedicating his career to leadership development.
Leadership training and organizations
He founded The John Maxwell Company and, with his brother, the nonprofit EQUIP, which has trained millions of leaders across the world. He also established the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation and the John Maxwell Team to extend leadership training and coaching globally.
Writing and published works
Maxwell is a prolific author, having penned over 60 titles on leadership themes. His works are widely recognized and translated into many languages.
John C. Maxwell Books
Books written by John C. Maxwell include bestselling and influential titles such as The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You, The 5 Levels of Leadership, The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, and Failing Forward.
Leadership 101 Summary
Leadership 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know is a concise guide offering foundational leadership principles including vision, legacy, trust-building, self-discipline, and mentoring.
John C. Maxwell 5 Levels of Leadership
The 5 Levels of Leadership is a framework authored by Maxwell that outlines five distinct stages of leadership growth—from Position to Pinnacle—providing a roadmap for increasing influence and effectiveness.
Legacy and impact
Maxwell’s writings, training, and speaking engagements have impacted millions of leaders worldwide. His foundational leadership philosophies and practical frameworks continue to influence business, nonprofit, and church leaders globally.