You hear it from motivational speakers all the time: Attitude is everything. Is that true? No, says internationally best-selling author John C Maxwell. But that doesn't mean that attitude means nothing. The right attitude can't make you something you're not, but it can enhance everything you have and all that you are.

Attitude isn't everything, but it is one thing that can make a difference in your life. There is little difference in people, but the little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative. — Businessman, philanthropist, and author W Clement Stone

The promise that attitude is everything is hollow. In fact, if you believe that attitude is everything, it may actually hurt you more than help you. If attitude were everything, then the only thing that would separate me from a successful singing career would be the belief that I can do it. But trust me, there is another factor that stands in my way: talent. If you've watched the reality show "American Idol," then you know what I mean. I am amazed at the number of terrible auditioners who respond to blunt criticism from the judges by saying things like, "I know I can sing. That's just your opinion." Truthfully, no attitude is strong enough to compensate for lack of skill. So does a good attitude make any difference? Absolutely. Attitude is the difference maker! What is an attitude, anyway? When you hear the word, what do you think about? I think of attitude as an inward feeling expressed by outward behavior. People always project on the outside what they feel on the inside. Some people try to mask their attitude, and they can fool others for a while. But that cover-up doesn't last long. Attitude always wiggles its way out.

	Your attitude colors every aspect of your life. It is like the mind's paintbrush. It can paint everything in bright, vibrant colors, creating a masterpiece. Or it can make everything dark and dreary. Attitude is so pervasive and important that I've come to think of it like this:
	It is the vanguard of your true self. Its root is inward but its fruit is outward. It is your best friend or worst enemy. It is more honest and consistent about you than your words. It is your outward look based on your past experiences. It is what draws people to you or repels them. It is never content until it is expressed. It is the librarian of your past. It is the speaker of your present. It is the prophet of your future.
	There is not a single part of your current life that is not affected by your attitude. And your future will definitely be influenced by the attitude you carry with you from today forward.

John C Maxwell is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold over twelve million books. His organizations have trained more than one million leaders worldwide. Best-selling author, Maxwell was one of twenty-five authors named to Amazon.com's 10th Anniversary Hall of Fame. Two of his books, "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" and "Developing the Leader Within You," have each sold over a million copies.

The Difference Maker — Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset: John C Maxwell Leadership expert John Maxwell believes attitude is one thing that can make all the difference in your life — and now shows you how you can make it your best asset. The goal of this book is not to "snow" you by saying that attitude is everything, but to "show" you that your attitude is the difference maker in your life. Available to buy from amazon.com and amazon.co.uk

The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization In his nearly thirty years of teaching leadership, John Maxwell has encountered this question again and again: how do I apply leadership principles if I'm not the boss? It's a valid question that Maxwell answers in The 360 Degree Leader. You don't have to be the main leader, asserts Maxwell, to make significant impact in your organization. Good leaders are not only capable of leading their followers but are also adept at leading their superiors and their peers. Debunking myths and shedding light on the challenges, John Maxwell offers specific principles for leading down, leading up, and leading across. 360-degree leaders can lead effectively, regardless of their position in an organization. By applying Maxwell's principles, you will expand your influence and ultimately be a more valuable team member. Available to buy from amazon.com and amazon.co.uk

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: John C Maxwell What would happen if a top expert with more than thirty years of leadership experience were willing to distill everything he had learned about leadership into a handful of life-changing principles just for you? It would change your life. John C Maxwell has done exactly that in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. He has combined insights learned from his thirty-plus years of leadership successes and mistakes with observations from the worlds of business, politics, sports, religion, and military conflict. The result is a revealing study of leadership delivered as only a communicator like Maxwell can. Available to buy from amazon.com and amazon.co.uk

Developing the Leader Within You: John C Maxwell In this repackaged bestseller John Maxwell examines the differences between leadership styles, outlines principles for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others. These principles can be used in any organization to foster integrity and self-discipline and bring a positive change. Developing the Leader Within You also allows readers to examine how to be effective in the highest calling of leadership by understanding the five characteristics that set "leader managers" apart from "run-of-the-mill managers." In this John Maxwell classic, he shows readers how to develop the vision, value, influence, and motivation required of successful leaders. Available to buy from amazon.com and amazon.co.uk

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