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ⓘ About John C. Maxwell
About John C. Maxwell An expert on leadership both nationally and internationally, the American speaker and writer John Calvin Maxwell is a powerful voice. Speaking and communicating with many, he provides insight into effective leadership, management, and business, helping others to achieve their goals. Enormously successful, he’s highly regarded, with his influential style, all backed up by his long and illustrious career. Selling in the millions, his name has become synonymous with success, imparting his life advice to many others looking for the same. Professionally speaking to many on a regular basis, he understands his audience perfectly, which is part of what makes his work so effective.
All Book Series by John C. Maxwell
21 Leadership Issues in the Bible
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2019
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1998
The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork: Embrace Them and Empower Your Team
Book 2 of 3 · published 2001
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 2012
Leadership Gold: Lessons I've Learned from a Lifetime of Leading
Series opener · book 1 of 25 · published 2008
If It\'s Lonely at the Top, You\'re Not Doing Something Right: Lesson 1 from Leadership Gold
Book 2 of 25 · published 2012
The Toughest Person to Lead Is Always Yourself: Lesson 2 from Leadership Gold
Book 3 of 25 · published 2012
Defining Moments Define Your Leadership: Lesson 3 from Leadership Gold
Book 4 of 25 · published 2012
Never Work a Day in Your Life: Lesson 5 from Leadership Gold
Book 5 of 25 · published 2012
The Best Leaders Are Listeners: Lesson 6 from Leadership Gold
Book 6 of 25 · published 2012
Get in the Zone and Stay There: Lesson 7 from Leadership Gold
Book 7 of 25 · published 2012
A Leader\'s First Responsibility Is to Define Reality: Lesson 8 from Leadership Gold
Book 8 of 25 · published 2012
To See How the Leader Is Doing, Look at the People: Lesson 9 from Leadership Gold
Book 9 of 25 · published 2012
Don\'t Send Your Ducks to Eagle School: Lesson 10 from Leadership Gold
Book 10 of 25 · published 2012
Keep Your Mind on the Main Thing: Lesson 11 from Leadership Gold
Book 11 of 25 · published 2012
Your Biggest Mistake Is Not Asking What Mistake You\'re Making: Lesson 12 from Leadership Gold
Book 12 of 25 · published 2012
Keep Learning to Keep Leading: Lesson 14 from Leadership Gold
Book 13 of 25 · published 2012
Leaders Distinguish Themselves During Tough Times: Lesson 15 from Leadership Gold
Book 14 of 25 · published 2012
People Quit People, Not Companies: Lesson 16 from Leadership Gold
Book 15 of 25 · published 2012
Experience Is Not the Best Teacher: Lesson 17 from Leadership Gold
Book 16 of 25 · published 2012
The Secret to a Good Meeting Is the Meeting Before the Meeting: Lesson 18 from Leadership Gold
Book 17 of 25 · published 2012
Be a Connector, Not Just a Climber: Lesson 19 from Leadership Gold
Book 18 of 25 · published 2012
The Choices You Make, Make You: Lesson 20 from Leadership Gold
Book 19 of 25 · published 2012
For Everything You Gain, You Give Up Something: Lesson 22 from Leadership Gold
Book 20 of 25 · published 2012
Those Who Start the Journey with You Seldom Finish with You: Lesson 23 from Leadership Gold
Book 21 of 25 · published 2012
Few Leaders Are Successful Unless a Lot of People Want Them to Be: Lesson 24 from Leadership Gold
Book 22 of 25 · published 2012
You Only Get Answers to the Questions You Ask: Lesson 25 from Leadership Gold
Book 23 of 25 · published 2012
People Will Summarize Your Life in One Sentence-Pick It Now: Lesson 26 from Leadership Gold
Book 24 of 25 · published 2012
Leadership Gold Lunch & Learn
Latest in the series · book 25 of 25 · published 2014
How to Influence People Lunch & Learn
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2014
How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
Series opener · book 1 of 8 · published 2003
Thinking for a Change: 11 Ways Highly Successful People Approach Life and Work
Book 2 of 8 · published 2005
Dare to Dream . . . Then Do It: What Successful People Know and Do
Book 3 of 8 · published 2006
How Successful People Lead: Taking Your Influence to the Next Level
Book 4 of 8 · published 2013
How Successful People Grow: 15 Ways to Get Ahead in Life
Book 5 of 8 · published 2014
How Successful People Win: Turn Every Setback into a Step Forward
Book 6 of 8 · published 2015
3 Things Successful People Do: The Road Map That Will Change Your Life
Book 7 of 8 · published 2016
What Successful People Know About Leadership
Latest in the series · book 8 of 8 · published 2016
Think on These Things: Meditations for Leaders
Series opener · book 1 of 133 · published 1979
The Winning Attitude: Your Pathway to Personal Success
Book 2 of 133 · published 1984
Developing the Leaders Around You: How to Help Others Reach Their Full Potential
Book 7 of 133 · published 1995
Living at the Next Level: Insight for Reaching Your Dreams
Book 13 of 133 · published 1996
Becoming a Person of Influence: How to Positively Impact the Lives of Others
Book 16 of 133 · published 1997
Your Road Map for Success: You Can Get There from Here
Book 17 of 133 · published 1997
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow
Book 20 of 133 · published 1999 Co-authored · Rolf Zettersten
How High Will You Climb?: Determine Your Success by Cultivating the Right Attitude
Book 21 of 133 · published 1999
John C. Maxwell's Electronic Bible Study Library
Book 23 of 133 · published 1999
The Heart of Christmas
Book 24 of 133 · published 1999 Co-authored · Jack W. Hayford
Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes Into Stepping Stones for Success
Book 28 of 133 · published 2000
Maxwell 3-in1 Special Edition: The Winning Attitude,Developing the Leaders Around You,Becoming a Person of Influence
Book 31 of 133 · published 2000
The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player: Becoming the Kind of Person Every Team Wants
Book 32 of 133 · published 2001
Powerpak Collection Series: Leading As A Friend
Book 35 of 133 · published 2001
Powerpak Collection Series: Leading in Your Youth Group
Book 36 of 133 · published 2001
Powerpak Collection Series: Leading Your Sports Team
Book 38 of 133 · published 2001
Learning the 17 Essentials Qualities of a Team Player
Book 39 of 133 · published 2002
Reality Leadership: Overcoming Your Greatest Leadership Challenges
Book 40 of 133 · published 2002
Running with the Giants: What the Old Testament Heroes Want You to Know About Life and Leadership
Book 42 of 133 · published 2002
Leadership Promises for Every Day: A Daily Devotional
Book 43 of 133 · published 2003
The Power of One: One Person, One Rule, One Month
Book 44 of 133 · published 2003 Co-authored · Stephen R. Graves,Thomas G. Addington
Make Today Count: The Secret of Your Success Is Determined by Your Daily Agenda
Book 46 of 133 · published 2004
Christian Reflections on the Leadership Challenge
Book 47 of 133 · published 2004 Co-authored · James M. Kouzes,Barry Z. Posner
The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization
Book 52 of 133 · published 2005
Daily Grace For Women - Devotional Reflections To Nourish Your Soul
Book 54 of 133 · published 2005 Co-authored · David C. Cook
25 Ways to Win with People
Book 56 of 133 · published 2005 Co-authored · Les Parrott III
Life@work: Marketplace Success for People of Faith
Book 57 of 133 · published 2005 Co-authored · Stephen R. Graves,Thomas G. Addington
Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow's Success
Book 58 of 133 · published 2005
Talent Is Never Enough: Discover the Choices That Will Take You Beyond Your Talent
Book 59 of 133 · published 2006
The Difference Maker: Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset
Book 60 of 133 · published 2006
Life@work, The Essentials
Book 63 of 133 · published 2007 Co-authored · Kenneth H. Blanchard,Marcus Buckingham
Leadership Principles for Graduates: Create Success in Life One Day at a Time
Book 64 of 133 · published 2007
Contagious Leadership Kit: The Equip Leadership Series
Book 65 of 133 · published 2007
365 Inspirational Thoughts For The Leader's Year
Book 68 of 133 · published 2008
Dynamic Leadership - 60 Minutes with John C. Maxwell
Book 69 of 133 · published 2008
Encouragement Changes Everything: Bless and Be Blessed
Book 70 of 133 · published 2008
Developing the Leader Within You / Developing the Leaders Around You
Book 71 of 133 · published 2008
Team 2 In 1: Winning With People And 17 Indisputable Laws
Book 72 of 133 · published 2008
Go for Gold: Inspiration to Increase Your Leadership Impact
Book 73 of 133 · published 2008
Put Your Dream to the Test: 10 Questions That Will Help You See It and Seize It
Book 75 of 133 · published 2009
Becoming a Person of Influence/Talent Is Never Enough
Book 76 of 133 · published 2009
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently
Book 77 of 133 · published 2010
The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life
Book 78 of 133 · published 2010 Anthology · Chris Fabry,Jim Tressel
The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential
Book 80 of 133 · published 2011
CEO Communication Skills: Verbal Skills to Inspire Passion
Book 81 of 133 · published 2011 Co-authored · Larry Iverson,Chris Widener,Dianna Booher,Brad Worthley
Beyond Talent: Become Someone Who Gets Extraordinary Results
Book 82 of 133 · published 2011
The Power of Winning: Motivation and Inspiration on How to Be a Winner
Book 84 of 133 · published 2011 Co-authored · Larry Iverson,Don Yaeger,Ruben Gonzales,David Lamar Cook
How to Influence People: Make a Difference in Your World
Book 85 of 133 · published 2013 Co-authored · Jim Dornan
Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn: Life's Greatest Lessons Are Gained from Our Losses
Book 86 of 133 · published 2013
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership
Book 87 of 133 · published 2014
Home Run: Learn God's Game Plan for Life and Leadership
Book 88 of 133 · published 2014 Co-authored · Kevin T. Myers
Managing Time and Thriving Under Stress
Book 90 of 133 · published 2014 Co-authored · Larry Iverson,Chris Widener,Dianna Booher
JumpStart Your Leadership: A 90-Day Improvement Plan
Book 91 of 133 · published 2014
The Leadership Handbook: 26 Critical Lessons Every Leader Needs
Book 93 of 133 · published 2015
Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn for Teens: How to Turn a Loss into a Win
Book 94 of 133 · published 2015
Be All You Can Be: A Challenge to Stretch Your God-Given Potential
Book 95 of 133 · published 2015 Co-authored · Lloyd James
JumpStart Your Growth: A 90-Day Improvement Plan
Book 96 of 133 · published 2015
Intentional Living: Choosing a Life That Matters
Book 97 of 133 · published 2015
JumpStart Your Thinking: A 90-Day Improvement Plan
Book 98 of 133 · published 2015
Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn for Kids
Book 99 of 133 · published 2016 Co-authored · Steve Bjorkman
JumpStart Your Priorities: A 90-Day Improvement Plan
Book 100 of 133 · published 2016
The Power of Your Leadership: Making a Difference with Others
Book 104 of 133 · published 2017
The Power of Your Potential: How to Break Through Your Limits
Book 106 of 133 · published 2018
Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace
Book 108 of 133 · published 2019
The Leader's Greatest Return: Attracting, Developing, and Multiplying Leaders
Book 110 of 133 · published 2020
Wisdom on Leadership: 102 Quotes to Unlock Your Potential to Lead
Book 111 of 133 · published 2020
Winning with People: Discover the People Principles that Work for You Every Time
Book 113 of 133 · published 2020 Co-authored · Henry O. Arnold
The Right to Lead: Learning Leadership Through Character and Courage
Book 117 of 133 · published 2021
Marketing Strategy and Competitive Positioning
Book 118 of 133 · published 2021
Change Your World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make a Difference
Book 119 of 133 · published 2021 Co-authored · Rob Hoskins
Leading in Tough Times: Face Challenges with Courage and Grow Your Team Stronger than Ever
Book 120 of 133 · published 2021
John Maxwell Unplugged: 17 Questions Most Asked of John Maxwell's Leadership
Book 121 of 133 · published 2021
The Self-Aware Leader: Play to Your Strengths, Unleash Your Team
Book 122 of 133 · published 2021
The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message
Book 127 of 133 · published 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders: Invest in People Like Your Future Depends on It
Book 128 of 133 · published 2023
How to Get a Return on Failure: Fail Smarter—Return Stronger
Book 132 of 133 · published 2026
Learning the 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Series opener · book 1 of 18 · published 1999
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Tested by Time
Book 2 of 18 · published 2002 Co-authored · James L. Garlow,Gerard Reed
Ezekiel
Series opener · book 1 of 35 · published 2002 Anthology · Douglas K. Stuart
The Preacher's Commentary: Romans
Book 2 of 35 · published 2003 Anthology · D. Stuart Briscoe
1, 2 and 3 John / Revelation
Book 3 of 35 · published 2003 Anthology · Lloyd John Ogilvie,Earl Palmer
John
Book 4 of 35 · published 2003 Anthology · Roger L. Fredrikson,Roger L. Fredrickson
Galatians / Ephesians / Philippians / Colossians / Philemon
Book 5 of 35 · published 2003 Anthology · Maxie D. Dunnam
1 and 2 Thessalonians / 1 and 2 Timothy / Titus
Book 6 of 35 · published 2003 Anthology · Gary Demarest
1 and 2 Corinthians
Book 7 of 35 · published 2003 Anthology · Lloyd John Ogilvie,Kenneth Chafin
James / 1 and 2 Peter / Jude
Book 9 of 35 · published 2003 Anthology · Paul Cedar
Mark: Mark: 002
Book 11 of 35 · published 2003 Anthology · Lloyd John Ogilvie,David L. McKenna
The Preacher's Commentary: Genesis
Book 17 of 35 · published 2004 Anthology · D. Stuart Briscoe
Jeremiah and Lamentations
Book 18 of 35 · published 2004 Anthology · John Guest
Isaiah 40-66
Book 19 of 35 · published 2004 Anthology · Lloyd John Ogilvie,David L. McKenna
Proverbs
Book 22 of 35 · published 2004 Anthology · David A. Hubbard,Lloyd John Ogilvie
Ezra / Nehemiah / Esther
Book 23 of 35 · published 2004 Anthology · Mark D. Roberts
Hosea / Joel / Amos / Obadiah / Jonah
Book 25 of 35 · published 2004 Anthology · Lloyd John Ogilvie
Ecclesiastes / Song of Solomon
Book 26 of 35 · published 2004 Anthology · David A. Hubbard,Lloyd John Ogilvie
Isaiah 1-39
Book 28 of 35 · published 2004 Anthology · Lloyd John Ogilvie,David L. McKenna
Micah / Nahum / Habakkuk / Zephaniah / Haggai / Zechariah / Malachi
Book 29 of 35 · published 2004 Anthology · Walter C. Kaiser Jr.
Job
Book 31 of 35 · published 2004 Anthology · Lloyd John Ogilvie,David L. McKenna
Acts
Latest in the series · book 35 of 35 · published 2010 Anthology · Lloyd John Ogilvie
The Communicator's Commentary: Romans
Series opener · book 1 of 16 · published 1982 Anthology · D. Stuart Briscoe
1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, and Titus
Book 3 of 16 · published 1984 Anthology · Gary Demarest
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, and Jonah
Book 14 of 16 · published 1991 Anthology · Lloyd John Ogilvie
Isaiah 1-39
Latest in the series · book 16 of 16 · published 1994 Anthology · David L. McKenna
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John C. Maxwell?
About John C. Maxwell An expert on leadership both nationally and internationally, the American speaker and writer John Calvin Maxwell is a powerful voice. Speaking and communicating with many, he provides insight into effective leadership, management, and business, helping others to achieve their goals. Enormously successful, he's highly regarded, with his influential style, all backed up by his long and illustrious career.
Which John C. Maxwell series should I start with?
The best place to start is the John Maxwell Non-Fiction series, the earliest of John C. Maxwell's multi-book series: it opens with Think on These Things: Meditations for Leaders (1979) and runs to 133 books across 1979–2026, ending with The Resilient Leader (2026). John C. Maxwell's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has John C. Maxwell written?
John C. Maxwell has 259 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1979 and 2026. Every one of them sits in one of 10 named series — the largest being the John Maxwell Non-Fiction series with 133 books.
In what order should John C. Maxwell's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. John C. Maxwell's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are John Maxwell Non-Fiction (1979–2026, 133 books), The Communicators Commentary (1982–1994, 16 books) and John Maxwell's Laws (1998–2012, 3 books), plus 7 more.
How are John C. Maxwell's books organised into series?
This guide splits John C. Maxwell's 259 books into 10 named series, with no standalone titles: John Maxwell Non-Fiction (133 books, 1979–2026); The Preacher's Commentary (35 books, 2002–2010); Leadership Gold (25 books, 2008–2014); Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (18 books, 1999–2012); The Communicators Commentary (16 books, 1982–1994), plus 5 further series.