In August, Angelica and I had the opportunity to spend four days in Orlando with the John Maxwell team. This is an event that is held twice a year for John’s coaches. During the event new coaches are certified, and existing coaches are able to continue their training and growth. We were fortunate in having John with us for all four days. He was teaching and pouring into us his knowledge and experience. These four days are a clear example of John’s book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. Here are a few examples:
The Law of Intentionality: Growth Doesn’t Just Happen – You have to be intentional about growth. Find opportunities to stretch yourself and learn from others. By attending the event, Angelica and I created intent for us to grow as coaches.
The Law of Consistency: Motivation Gets You Going – Discipline Keeps You Growing – Many training and certification programs are over once you complete a certain requirement. John’s team continues to meet consistently after certification. John’s coaches continue to grow by consistently working to grow.
The Law of Environment: Growth Thrives in Conducive Surroundings – The JMT events are filled with positive, encouraging, challenging energy. We are challenged and supported every step of the way. It is a growth environment.
The Law of the Rubber Band: Growth Stops When You Lose the Tension Between Where You Are and Where You Could Be – The John Maxwell Team is a team of coaches, but every member builds their future differently. Some are coaches, some are pastors, some are public speakers, some are trainers, some are certified only for their own personal growth. During this event we get to learn how different people are using John’s training to help others. It creates the tension we need to continue to grow.
The Law of Modeling: It’s Hard to Improve When You Have No One but Yourself to Follow – Sitting in your house reading one of John’s books will help you improve. But it does not have the same impact as when you learn from others. With these events, we get to follow John, and his teaching team directly. They are great role models for growth.
The Law of Contribution: Growing Yourself Enables You to Grow Others – Angelica and I continue to grow so we can be more successful in helping others. We will never be good enough to stop growing. John continues to be a river, pouring more training into us. He expects the same of us. We will continue to coach, train, and help others.
