The Leading Edge: What Continues to Make All the Difference

By: Randy Wheeler As an adult, have you ever had one of those conversations with your parents where they told you something you never realized as a child?  Years ago, my parents were reflecting on my experience in wrestling.  I got cut from the basketball team because I was terrible and tried wrestling when I…

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Real Stories, Real Success:
The Shift that Impacted a Whole Team

Maggie Jean joined the John Maxwell Team without hesitation in 2016.  She was looking for something that could help her “be a better person, a better leader, and someone who could make a good contribution to society.” Her time with the Team has done just that. She works full time as a General Manager for…

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The Leading Edge: The Climb is Worth It

By: Amy Barg When Michael was a student in my second-grade class he found every way possible to bring Warrick Castle into a conversation. In fact, it happened so frequently that it became comical. I had seen other children obsess about their fascination with toys, television shows or super heroes, but never with… a castle.…

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The Leading Edge: Tomorrow’s Growth Starts Today

By: Velma Knowles The first step in anything in life is to be aware of our need.  Once we recognize it, we can then decide if we want to do something about meeting that need.  I became aware of my need for growth in the early 1980’s.  I had just completed my high school education…

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The Leading Edge: Grow for Your Journey

By: Allison Liddle Imagine your dream life for yourself. It will be a better life than you have ever previously envisioned. When you look at yourself in the mirror, your reflection will be different. You’ll be in shape physically, and you’ll exude confidence. From the inside, you’ll feel different, too, because you’ll no longer be…

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Real Stories, Real Success:
When Staying Put is No Longer an Option

David Freund was introduced to the John Maxwell Team at just the right time.  He was getting burned out at his job and needed a fresh perspective. About four years ago, David was the president of a manufacturing company that had gone through a difficult move of facilities.  At the time, he kept thinking, “If…

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The Leading Edge: Your Downtime Determines Your Path to Success

By: Marie Cosgrove Imagine that, right now, you have everything you have ever dreamed of. You have the perfect job.  You have a perfect family. You have perfect health. You have _____ (fill in the blank). You are a success. Imagine your perfect life right now. How would life be different than your current situation?…

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The Leading Edge: Get Uncomfortable to Grow

By: Randy Wheeler “Growth doesn’t come from staying in your comfort zone.  You can’t improve and avoid change at the same time.”  -John Maxwell, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth For most of my life, I have been involved in strength training or lifting weights.  As you may or may not know, in order to…

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