"Values based leadership is the thing that attracts me to the organization and the tools they provide leaders. Leaders need simple tool kits that they can apply. Because Maximum Impact is grounded on a values based platform, it makes it attractive to leaders and differentiates the program from the rest of the crowd."
Eric Pillmore, SVP, Tyco
"I am inspired by Maximum Impact. I marvel at the passion and the teaching that goes on. The people that listen and attend have been able to benefit tremendously, both personally and professionally. I am inspired to be better at what I do every day and how I live my life and how I work with young student athletes because of the opportunity to share what I have learned here and inspire attendees to be better."
Pat Summitt, Head Ladies' Basketball Coach, University of Tennessee
"I know this, at any kind of leadership seminar, if you have hear 10 folks talk about leadership, I think all of them will bring something that you haven't thought of, but yet they all tie in together, and Maximum Impact has been very productive with an emphasis on a number of leaders bringing their thoughts to the table during one day. It is a very productive conference format.
"You need to realize that listening to speakers will reaffirm your thoughts. Leaders at all levels need to hear from great speakers, authors and communicators. We all think we have answers regarding leadership, but we need to consistently confirm what we know by hearing from others- that happens at Maximum Impact."
Bobby Bowden, Head Football Coach, Florida State University
"I am honored to be associated and participate with Maximum Impact. What is unique about this event is the combination of discussions around leadership, business, success, and winning, and combining that with the focus on value, honesty, integrity, character- they all take place in one day. This shows to all participating how important the integration of values and leadership are in today's business climate and culture, with an end goal of winning."
Mike Duke, Vice Chairman, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
"An incredible mix of world class speakers who are distinguished in their fields..the Maximum Impact Simulcast is one of the most unique and powerful leadership opportunities I've seen."
Gloria Johnson-Goins, Chief Diversity Officer, The Home Depot
"Leaders are learners, and are continually exposing themselves to new ideas. Never stop feeding your mind with new ideas. This is a great value add of the Maximum Impact event, because of the many ideas that are being brought to attendees during a full day of great speakers.
"Maximum Impact, from beginning to end, is a series of some of the top thinkers on leadership, values, character, personal success, and achievement. By the end of the day, everyone has a full plate of instructions, insights, and ideas that they can apply to be more effective leaders back in their offices or areas of work."
Brian Tracy, Best-Selling Author
"One of things that Maximum Impact does is help raise to the surface questions people ought to be asking but are not thinking about. MI plays the role of bringing to light and to the surface what other thinkers and content providers are wrestling with on a daily basis.
"MI provides what no one else does- bringing together a collection of people, thoughts and intellectual content driven towards how I practice my life different than anything else I am aware of. They extract the best thinking about leadership in the most effective way from the top thinkers and practitioners of our day."
Tom Addington, Author, Founder of the Wellspring Group
"Maximum Impact is a tremendous hope builder, and hope is the foundational quality for all change. This event encourages people to achieve, while giving pure and powerful directions for making a difference."
Zig Ziglar, Best-Selling Author, Motivational Expert
"The people factor is why Maximum Impact works so well. That is all it's about- we're not talking about ROI, or numbers, we are talking about people.
"Regardless of what your job is, listen to John Maxwell. What he says is from the heart. Listen to it, learn from it, and apply what you can. Being involved with Maximum Impact has allowed me to pass on some things that I wouldn't have been capable to pass on."
Tom Chapman, Former CEO, Equifax, Inc.
"The speakers are genuine, and they authenticate personally all of the things they are saying on stage. Maximum Impact is high energy, highly practical and broad in application. You can't sit in the crowd and not catch something. Great learnings, principles, wisdom and insight are taught here. MI is a fabulous forum for folks who have a catcher's mit up and ready to catch great thoughts and practical applications on leadership. I personally want to listen to these speakers. It is great stuff. "
Steve Graves, Author, Founder of the Cornerstone Group
"There is more to leadership than just being out in front or charisma. Leadership is built over time. Leaders are made not born. Here you see the values that go into leadership and the importance of building a strong team. People will take away the understanding that there is more than just getting the job done. The basis of trust is individual values, and also the basis of a team. The values being taught are crucial, as they are the backbone to teamwork and trust."
General William Lennox, Former Commandant, West Point Military Academy
"My first introduction to John Maxwell was reading the book The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader's Day
. I began to read the book daily and began to apply the principles as a head coach and as a leader. It was a timely book for me in a new position as head coach. I needed some good sound leadership principles, and found that through Maximum Impact and John Maxwell. John has helped me quite a bit in learning how to lead. Leadership is a growing thing. You can't just think I have it mastered, because you never really do."
Mark Richt, Head Football Coach, University of Georgia
"Coming to an event like this, there is a thing that connects it all together, which is the heart. We are all members of families, churches, communities- it's beyond just our role at work that ties into leadership. There are so many speakers who bring practical advice about being a corporate leader, but also in the context of how to do that as an individual. Maximum Impact covers all of the bases in regards to your leadership- at home, in the office, in the community."
Pat Lencioni, Best-Selling Author, Founder of the Table Group
"Maximum Impact is an extraordinary opportunity for anyone who truly wants to become a better leader! The keen insights and contagious energy have a profound and positive effect on people. Find out why audiences keep coming back for more."
Ken Blanchard, co-author of
The One Minute Manager
"Maximum Impact offers sound advice and practical applications. Each speaker has a real gift for sharing the depth and breadth of their leadership experience in a way that is immediately applicable to all levels of management."
S. Truett Cathy, Founder and Chairman of Chick-fil-A, Inc.
"John Maxwell is a true leader of leaders with plenty to teach us. ...His teaching style is engaging and accessible and meaningful, even entertaining. Without fail, his lessons always include a great mix of honesty, compassion, challenge, wisdom and humor."
Anne Beiler, Founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels
"John Maxwell is the top motivational speaker and author in the country today. I've read every book he's ever written."
Pat Williams, Senior Executive Vice-President of the NBA's Orlando Magic
"Every person in a position of leadership - seasoned executive or recent graduate - will find new insights and fresh inspiration at Maximum Impact. The speakers are dedicated to helping leaders reach their full potential."
Bernice King, author, speaker, and daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"Maximum Impact is a rich source of ideas, insights, and strategies for truly effective leadership. The event serves to translate the most complex leadership dilemmas into basic principles and memorable lessons that we can apply in our daily work."
Ed Emma, President & COO, Jockey International, Inc.
