TV has Oprah. Book publishing has Dr. John Maxwell.Comments 0

James Kouzes, Chairman Emeritus of The Tom Peters Company, may have said it best, “John Maxwell is a phenomenon!” 

Very few people have done for the field of leadership (say nothing of book publishing) what Dr. John Maxwell has done.  The greatest testament to his contributions are these:  1)  he’s sold over 12 million books on leadership-related topics and 2) through his companies, he has trained over 1 million leaders worldwide.  So, when one discovers (as I did this Labor Day weekend) that John has read, enjoyed, and reviewed your book…well, it is humbling to say the least.  Thanks John!  Read John’s review of HOPE.  And, while you’re there, sign-up for his newsletter.  It’s a breathe of fresh air that hits your inbox twice a month.  Read the rest of this entry »

Hearts of Hope GalaComments 0

For all of you who purchased books at the HOPE launch party a few weeks ago in downtown Chicago, thank you!  If you recall, all proceeds were donated to The Children’s Memorial Foundation for Education and Research.  The foundation has recently found a home for the signed telescope displayed at the party.  It has been recently donated to the Page Nicole White Pediatric Cancer Foundation.  It will be auctioned off at the “Hearts of Hope” gala.

Here are a few of the folks who contributed signatures to the telescope - who are also profiled in the book.

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