The Leading Edge

Love, Leadership, and Legacy “If we want to leave a lasting legacy and to live a life of significance, we need to begin living intentionally by adding value within the walls of our home.” – Greg and Julie Gorman, certified John Maxwell Team Coaches, Speakers & Teachers Valentine’s Day fosters the observance of love, romance,…

“As you give your very best you will model something special to those around you.” – Tony Lynch, certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker & Teacher Recently, my wife Sally and I celebrated 32 years of marriage. Time flies. It’s amazing how the clock of life keeps ticking by so fast. Throughout the past 32…

“Treasure Your Family First!” – Mitch Tublin, certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker & Teacher There was a period in my life when my own goals, dreams, and the achievement of them were all that my attention and focus were on. Part of achieving my goals required me to be away on ocean-going super tankers…

“I’ve had many experiences where one single decision, made on one particular day, changed the entire trajectory of my life. ” – Lynn Wicker, certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker & Teacher Resolutions. A word that we love to hate this time of year. Have you ever promised yourself what you were “going” to do,…

Set Yourself Up For Success in 2017 “Your bad habits are impeding your success, and you don’t even realize it.” – Antoinette Griffin, certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker & Teacher If you’re like many other goal-oriented people, you may have set some resolutions for 2017. It is estimated that 40% of people set New…

“Rather than setting goals or New Year’s resolutions, why not design a plan for your life?” – Ty Dye, certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker & Trainer New Year’s Resolutions are mystical wishes that last less than 7 days only to return the following year with no results. We have all set resolutions in the…

“She was always one to find the good in people, encouraging them to be more and think more of themselves and others.” – Mike Harbour, certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker & Teacher In my home, there was a lack of leadership, or least what I would describe today as effective leadership. My parents and…

Leading a Family: My Most Difficult Follower “It’s not always my family that is hardest to lead. Sometimes it’s myself.” – Michael Willis, certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker & Teacher The hardest people to lead are family, or so it seems. Regardless of your professional accomplishments or personal successes, you are often seen as…

“As leaders, we need to cut through the distractions we face, maintain our focus and lead on.” – Deb Ingino, certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker & Teacher There have always been distractions, but somehow despite living in an era with technology and tools to make our lives easier, we seem to have more distractions…

Video Game Thanksgiving “Success as a leader is about connecting with those who are with you on that journey.” – Sherri McClurg, certified John Maxwell Team Coach, Speaker & Teacher John Maxwell shares that, “Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less.” As a leader – a CEO, a parent, a friend, or any of the…