John Maxwell of course! The list was published by Inc Magazine, The Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts. John has been my friend and mentor as I developed my coaching, training, and speaking business. I am an original member and founding partner of his team, so it is not a surprise to me to see him in the number one spot.
As I looked through the list, there are many people that have influenced me including Dale Carnegie, Stephen Covey, Simon Sinek, Patrick Lencioni, David Allen, Marcus Buckingham, Jim Collins, and Jeffrey Gitomer.
In 2001, David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done, impacted me at a critical point in my life, and really opened my eyes to the world of personal development. The book improved my skills, but it was also a turning point in my reading list. For the first time, I began to read more non-fiction books than fiction books.
I congratulate all the top 100 leaders. I know it was not their goal to be on this list. Their goal is helping others learn and become better.
You may enjoy looking through the list. The Inc. Magazine article is interesting because it includes their method to analyze data and defines the ranking system. You may find it beneficial to know and connect with these leaders, even if it is just by reading a book.
Congratulations John Maxwell for being the number one leadership guru!