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Change Your World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make A Difference
Whatever the desires of your heart, Change Your World will guide you through the entire process to take action and start making an impact today right where you are.
You can bring about positive, lasting change in the world and you don't have to be rich and famous or lead a big organization to do it.
Global leadership icons and bestselling authors John C. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins provide the inspiring and practical roadmap to get started being the change you want to see - in your community and beyond.
Learn from the firsthand experiences shared by the authors from their work helping to transform communities, businesses, and millions of lives around the world.
In Change Your World, Maxwell and Hoskins will show you how to:
Identify your cause
Live out the values that make a difference
Become a catalyst for change
Join the right team or recruit one of your own
Work together with others to make a difference
Measure your impact and keep improving
For many of us, the world we live in feels broken yet change is easier than we think. You'll not only be encouraged to make a difference based on the needs you see around you, but you'll be equipped to implement change immediately.
You can bring about positive, lasting change in the world and you don't have to be rich and famous or lead a big organization to do it.
Global leadership icons and bestselling authors John C. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins provide the inspiring and practical roadmap to get started being the change you want to see - in your community and beyond.
Learn from the firsthand experiences shared by the authors from their work helping to transform communities, businesses, and millions of lives around the world.
In Change Your World, Maxwell and Hoskins will show you how to:
Identify your cause
Live out the values that make a difference
Become a catalyst for change
Join the right team or recruit one of your own
Work together with others to make a difference
Measure your impact and keep improving
For many of us, the world we live in feels broken yet change is easier than we think. You'll not only be encouraged to make a difference based on the needs you see around you, but you'll be equipped to implement change immediately.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 26, 2021
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John C. Maxwell
998 books5,836 followersJohn Calvin Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader. Some of his books have been on the New York Times Best Seller List.
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October 26, 2020
If there's anything I've learned during the social distancing period and shutdown incurred by the COVID-19 pandemic is that feeling helpless sucks! And when I saw this book on Netgalley, I immediately reached out because John Maxwell has written extensively on leadership drawing from real life examples and the Bible- so reading up on the strides Rob Hoskins has made as well was a major boost.
In the book, there's the story about 5 frogs where it's told that 4 frogs decided to jump, how many were left? And if you are like me, you probably said 1 and that's where you and I miss the lesson on the difference between decision and action/ intention and action. The 4 decided but did they follow through on that decision? We don't know so we can't say that they truly jumped leaving behind the 1. That is so human, we believe that once we have a decision then that's as good as acting upon it- but change is mobile, it involves movement- action and throughout the book, the two authors share practical insights on how to go about this.
The greatest take away from this book is that if you read it to the end and cast it aside, that's on you, and if you read it and draw from the lessons shared here and actualize them, then that's also on you.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.
In the book, there's the story about 5 frogs where it's told that 4 frogs decided to jump, how many were left? And if you are like me, you probably said 1 and that's where you and I miss the lesson on the difference between decision and action/ intention and action. The 4 decided but did they follow through on that decision? We don't know so we can't say that they truly jumped leaving behind the 1. That is so human, we believe that once we have a decision then that's as good as acting upon it- but change is mobile, it involves movement- action and throughout the book, the two authors share practical insights on how to go about this.
The greatest take away from this book is that if you read it to the end and cast it aside, that's on you, and if you read it and draw from the lessons shared here and actualize them, then that's also on you.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.
January 25, 2022
Z tejto knihy som taká nabudená, že by som najradšej hneď vyšla von a začala meniť svet. Takže autori rozhodne odviedli dobrú prácu.
May 7, 2023
Inspirativní kniha pro všechny, kteří chtějí v životě něco změnit, ale nevědí jak začít.
May 11, 2021
Simple, creative and great storytelling. Maxwell never ceases to amaze me with how he can carefully blend anecdotes with Rob's teachings and his lessons.
The book did felt a bit lengthy in some places. I believe there were some stories that were either too long or somewhat not relevant enough.
That said, you will feel incredibly inspired with practical tips.
The book did felt a bit lengthy in some places. I believe there were some stories that were either too long or somewhat not relevant enough.
That said, you will feel incredibly inspired with practical tips.
March 4, 2021
This is not your typical John Maxwell book. First, it is not specifically about business leadership, teamwork or professional development. Second, it is co-written with Rob Hoskins. The book was written to encourage and equip the reader to be a catalyst for transformation your family, workplace and community, through eight streams of influence: government, education, business, religion, media, arts, sports, and healthcare. They tell us that transformation is possible for anyone willing to learn and live good values, value people, and collaborate with others to create a positive values culture.
The author’s motivations for the book were twofold. First, they wanted to motivate and equip the reader to make a difference right now in your community. Second, they wanted to encourage the reader to change your community with others. They tell us that when this happens, there is potential for a movement to be birthed.
Throughout the book, they share stories of change that they have observed in several communities as a result of their organizations OneHope, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, many of them in countries outside of the United States, such as Guatemala.
A key concept discussed in the book is that of transformation tables, which they discuss in detail. The most dramatic, penetrating, and long-lasting changes the authors have seen have come around a table with a small group of people. They tell us that if you want to help people to transform their lives, then you will want to learn how to gather small groups around a table and get them talking about good values and how to apply them to their everyday lives. They state that learning good values using transformation tables helps people to live better lives. When this happens, the possibility of alleviating poverty, disease, hunger, illiteracy, and other problems within a community increase.
Other topics discussed in the book are being a catalyst for change, collaboration, values, starting a movement, trust, transformation conversations, storytelling and hope. The authors point you to the ChangeYourWorld.com website for additional resources.
Below are 20 helpful quotes from the book:
1. To help others live a better life, you don’t focus on their problems. You focus on positive solutions that provide a better way for them to live.
2. The people who change the world are those who want to and don’t wait to.
3. When you add courage to your leadership, then you create opportunities for change, which in turn changes culture.
4. The biggest gap between failure and success is the distance between I should and I did.
5. To lead change, to be a catalyst, you have to believe you can make a difference.
6. When you become a catalyst for change, one of the most significant things you can do is invite others to join you in the cause.
7. Now is the time to do something. It’s okay to start even when you don’t have all the answers. Do what you know to do.
8. The change cycle goes like this: I experience something so life-changing that I change. I share something so life-changing that you change. We facilitate something so life-changing that others change.
9. It can be deeply satisfying to be part of something larger than yourself.
10. Transformation begins with influence, and influence always flows from the top down, like a waterfall, not upward. For transformation to happen, the leaders must be involved.
11. The bottom line is that transformation begins in an individual, grows in community, and impacts a society. But the process always starts with partnerships based on common ground.
12. The ultimate goal of any movement is to create a better future.
13. You cannot make a difference or change your world in a positive way unless you build everything you do on good values. They are the single most important part of any transformational movement.
14. Values are principles that guide your decisions and behaviors. Nothing impacts your life every day more than your values.
15. Transformation is a just cause worthy of commitment.
16. There are few things in life more important than valuing people.
17. What you do, why you do it, and how you do it are based on your values.
18. No matter what you want to do—whether it’s raising a family, building a business, or changing your world—you need to develop trust. That comes only with good values.
19. You may be able to impress people from a distance, but you can impact them only from up close.
20. If you don’t measure what you’re doing, you won’t be able to get your great idea to give you the results you desire.
The author’s motivations for the book were twofold. First, they wanted to motivate and equip the reader to make a difference right now in your community. Second, they wanted to encourage the reader to change your community with others. They tell us that when this happens, there is potential for a movement to be birthed.
Throughout the book, they share stories of change that they have observed in several communities as a result of their organizations OneHope, EQUIP, and the John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, many of them in countries outside of the United States, such as Guatemala.
A key concept discussed in the book is that of transformation tables, which they discuss in detail. The most dramatic, penetrating, and long-lasting changes the authors have seen have come around a table with a small group of people. They tell us that if you want to help people to transform their lives, then you will want to learn how to gather small groups around a table and get them talking about good values and how to apply them to their everyday lives. They state that learning good values using transformation tables helps people to live better lives. When this happens, the possibility of alleviating poverty, disease, hunger, illiteracy, and other problems within a community increase.
Other topics discussed in the book are being a catalyst for change, collaboration, values, starting a movement, trust, transformation conversations, storytelling and hope. The authors point you to the ChangeYourWorld.com website for additional resources.
Below are 20 helpful quotes from the book:
1. To help others live a better life, you don’t focus on their problems. You focus on positive solutions that provide a better way for them to live.
2. The people who change the world are those who want to and don’t wait to.
3. When you add courage to your leadership, then you create opportunities for change, which in turn changes culture.
4. The biggest gap between failure and success is the distance between I should and I did.
5. To lead change, to be a catalyst, you have to believe you can make a difference.
6. When you become a catalyst for change, one of the most significant things you can do is invite others to join you in the cause.
7. Now is the time to do something. It’s okay to start even when you don’t have all the answers. Do what you know to do.
8. The change cycle goes like this: I experience something so life-changing that I change. I share something so life-changing that you change. We facilitate something so life-changing that others change.
9. It can be deeply satisfying to be part of something larger than yourself.
10. Transformation begins with influence, and influence always flows from the top down, like a waterfall, not upward. For transformation to happen, the leaders must be involved.
11. The bottom line is that transformation begins in an individual, grows in community, and impacts a society. But the process always starts with partnerships based on common ground.
12. The ultimate goal of any movement is to create a better future.
13. You cannot make a difference or change your world in a positive way unless you build everything you do on good values. They are the single most important part of any transformational movement.
14. Values are principles that guide your decisions and behaviors. Nothing impacts your life every day more than your values.
15. Transformation is a just cause worthy of commitment.
16. There are few things in life more important than valuing people.
17. What you do, why you do it, and how you do it are based on your values.
18. No matter what you want to do—whether it’s raising a family, building a business, or changing your world—you need to develop trust. That comes only with good values.
19. You may be able to impress people from a distance, but you can impact them only from up close.
20. If you don’t measure what you’re doing, you won’t be able to get your great idea to give you the results you desire.
June 3, 2024
This book was shouted out by Brené Brown in “Dare to Lead” (which was phenomenal) so I put this on my next-up list. Maybe that was my error. Brown’s work resonates fully with me, and Maxwell’s feels like an equally impactful piece for a different person/personality. Also, I listened to this as an audiobook, narrated by the author. Which got on my very last nerve. Maxwell drops syllables in words all over the place, noticeably so and to the point where I had trouble understanding his writing. Catalyst = Callist, for example. Not bad on the surface, but it was a thing that I couldn’t stop hearing, and that impacted my ability to listen.
April 9, 2021
Audible version narrated by John C. Maxwell.
July 7, 2022
Generic, unrelatable and unrealistic.
November 25, 2022
Whether it be something big or small that you do, we can and should all make a difference every day. A very good read.
September 20, 2023
An inspirational read that is piled with quotes of wisdom worth reflecting on, some of which I compiled below:
"Optimism is the belief that things will be better. Hope is the faith that, together, we can make things better."
"People with good intentions want to add value to others but find reasons not to do it. People with good actions want to add value to others and find ways to do it."
"True learning occurs when you can see the same thing with new eyes."
"It's not the load that weighs you down, it's the way you carry it."
"The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized within the lifetime of the opportunity."
"Optimism is the belief that things will be better. Hope is the faith that, together, we can make things better."
"People with good intentions want to add value to others but find reasons not to do it. People with good actions want to add value to others and find ways to do it."
"True learning occurs when you can see the same thing with new eyes."
"It's not the load that weighs you down, it's the way you carry it."
"The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized within the lifetime of the opportunity."
May 14, 2022
This book provides easy to understand concepts of how to gather people together to identify a "need" and then organize together how they can make a difference. An inspiring book that maps out how a plan for "Making a Difference".
February 4, 2023
John Maxwell wrote this… what else can be said? :) He is one of the most impactful humans for me on this planet. This book is my favorite of his. Lots of touching and inspiring stories, and incredible takeaways! I believe anyone can take away lots of great from this one!
March 14, 2021
Este libro nos habla de como nosotros podemos ser catalizadores de cambio en nuestras comunidades para lograr un cambio positivo. Nos va hablando a través de 4 fases para transformar nuestro mundo. Y en cada una de ellas nos muestra historias reales de personas que decidieron levantarse y hacer posible el cambio.
Es el primer libro de Maxwell que leo y ha sido todo un aprendizaje de como se forman estas iniciativas humanitarias, muchas veces vemos en los medios de comunicación personas que de manera desinterada están contribuyendo con causas como fomentar la educación, proveer alimentos a los que no tienen y hasta las páginas de recaudación de fondos para animalitos. Y alguna vez nos hemos preguntado ¿Cómo lo hacen?
En este libro encontramos la respuesta y la guía para que nosotros también podamos ser actores en estas causas.
Me encantó el capítulo que se refiere a los valores y cuáles nosotros consideramos prioritarios en nuestra vida, también el capitulo de lo que se hace se mide es maravilloso y muy importante.
Finalmente este libro que salió en enero de 2020 ya nos habla de ejemplos de transformación muy actuales están sucediendo en la pandemia del Covid 19.
Un libro recomendado en estos tiempos de transformación.
Me quedó con esta frase del libro: << 𝐇𝐚𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 —𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥>>
Es el primer libro de Maxwell que leo y ha sido todo un aprendizaje de como se forman estas iniciativas humanitarias, muchas veces vemos en los medios de comunicación personas que de manera desinterada están contribuyendo con causas como fomentar la educación, proveer alimentos a los que no tienen y hasta las páginas de recaudación de fondos para animalitos. Y alguna vez nos hemos preguntado ¿Cómo lo hacen?
En este libro encontramos la respuesta y la guía para que nosotros también podamos ser actores en estas causas.
Me encantó el capítulo que se refiere a los valores y cuáles nosotros consideramos prioritarios en nuestra vida, también el capitulo de lo que se hace se mide es maravilloso y muy importante.
Finalmente este libro que salió en enero de 2020 ya nos habla de ejemplos de transformación muy actuales están sucediendo en la pandemia del Covid 19.
Un libro recomendado en estos tiempos de transformación.
Me quedó con esta frase del libro: << 𝐇𝐚𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫 𝐥𝐚 𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 —𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥>>
July 9, 2021
Great Book
March 19, 2022
Powerful inspired and well worth reading
July 9, 2021
Change Your World
Hoskins Rob, Maxwell John C.
People Change When They Hurt Enough That They Have ToThe most basic impetus for change is pain
*****
Dare to Dream, but please also Do.For Dreamers are many, but Doers are few
*****
a man walks along the beach one morning after a storm has washed thousands of starfish ashore. As the man walks, he sees a boy at a distance stooping down and doing something. When he gets closer, the man realizes that the boy is picking up starfish, one by one, and throwing them back into the water.Surprised by the boy’s action, the man says to him, “There are thousands of starfish stranded as far as the eye can see. What possible difference can it make?”The boy holds up a starfish he just picked up and looks at it for a moment. Then he tosses it into the sea and replies, “It makes a difference for this one.”
*****
Cooperation is unity for the sake of unity. Cooperation says, “Let’s just get along or else nothing will get done.” Collaboration is unity for the sake of shared vision. Collaboration says, “Let’s work together because this has to be done.”
*****
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
*****
The easiest thing is to react. The second easiest thing is to respond. But the hardest thing is to initiate
*****
the word identity was originally derived from the Latin words essentitas , which means being , and identidem, which means repeatedly. Your identity is literally your “repeated beingness.”
*****
I have failed more than I have succeeded, and it is on the ashes of those failures that all my success has been built.
*****
We do not learn from experience . . . we learn from reflecting on experience
*****
Remember, you don’t need to worry about changing the whole world. If you can just make things better for someone in your world, you will experience the reality, joy, and satisfaction of making a difference.
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Hoskins Rob, Maxwell John C.
People Change When They Hurt Enough That They Have ToThe most basic impetus for change is pain
*****
Dare to Dream, but please also Do.For Dreamers are many, but Doers are few
*****
a man walks along the beach one morning after a storm has washed thousands of starfish ashore. As the man walks, he sees a boy at a distance stooping down and doing something. When he gets closer, the man realizes that the boy is picking up starfish, one by one, and throwing them back into the water.Surprised by the boy’s action, the man says to him, “There are thousands of starfish stranded as far as the eye can see. What possible difference can it make?”The boy holds up a starfish he just picked up and looks at it for a moment. Then he tosses it into the sea and replies, “It makes a difference for this one.”
*****
Cooperation is unity for the sake of unity. Cooperation says, “Let’s just get along or else nothing will get done.” Collaboration is unity for the sake of shared vision. Collaboration says, “Let’s work together because this has to be done.”
*****
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
*****
The easiest thing is to react. The second easiest thing is to respond. But the hardest thing is to initiate
*****
the word identity was originally derived from the Latin words essentitas , which means being , and identidem, which means repeatedly. Your identity is literally your “repeated beingness.”
*****
I have failed more than I have succeeded, and it is on the ashes of those failures that all my success has been built.
*****
We do not learn from experience . . . we learn from reflecting on experience
*****
Remember, you don’t need to worry about changing the whole world. If you can just make things better for someone in your world, you will experience the reality, joy, and satisfaction of making a difference.
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March 16, 2024
Change the world starts from changing yourself first. However doest it have to start or in parallel. I reckon the flight ✈️advise on please put your own oxygen masks before helping others is so TRUE to other spheres as well. Some useful excerpts from this book are
- When people change ¿ - hurt , inspiration , knowledge about change , receive enough
- What is the difference between hope and optimism ?hope is all about when you are taking the charge of the change?Where his belief is optimismof it happening
- Without a sense of urgency or desire loses its value - Jim Rohn
- We need brave leaders and more courageous cultures
Leadership is just about influence ; if you can influence a person you are a leader
Howveer when you add courage to leadership you add opportunity for a change
- Good intentions are not enough.You need to convert them into good actions
- What we achieve in worldly will change out reality
- Team means Together Everyone Accomplishes More
- Values system - good values must be personal and should value all people , no rationalization.
- Empty bag doesn’t stand straight and same way a person without values won’t be able to do so
- Values are core to everyone's identity , good values reinforces identity
- Your identity is basically is your repeated beingness
- People who track their progress be it any field tend to improve in it - be it fitness , sales , or other crucial tasks that matter
- Life most persistne and urgent question is what are you doing for others
- 5 Ds of transformation
1. Discovery - you are just doing the research and grasping the problem and then need to communicate with the team same thing
2. Design - don't confuse objective and mission. Objectives are set of concrete steps that you take to achieve mission which is an end state or a end goal of objectives being taken.
3. Deploy - ideas are nothing , execution is everything.
Go to changeyourworld.com
I think it is great attempt @ sharing with others on how you can bring the change
- When people change ¿ - hurt , inspiration , knowledge about change , receive enough
- What is the difference between hope and optimism ?hope is all about when you are taking the charge of the change?Where his belief is optimismof it happening
- Without a sense of urgency or desire loses its value - Jim Rohn
- We need brave leaders and more courageous cultures
Leadership is just about influence ; if you can influence a person you are a leader
Howveer when you add courage to leadership you add opportunity for a change
- Good intentions are not enough.You need to convert them into good actions
- What we achieve in worldly will change out reality
- Team means Together Everyone Accomplishes More
- Values system - good values must be personal and should value all people , no rationalization.
- Empty bag doesn’t stand straight and same way a person without values won’t be able to do so
- Values are core to everyone's identity , good values reinforces identity
- Your identity is basically is your repeated beingness
- People who track their progress be it any field tend to improve in it - be it fitness , sales , or other crucial tasks that matter
- Life most persistne and urgent question is what are you doing for others
- 5 Ds of transformation
1. Discovery - you are just doing the research and grasping the problem and then need to communicate with the team same thing
2. Design - don't confuse objective and mission. Objectives are set of concrete steps that you take to achieve mission which is an end state or a end goal of objectives being taken.
3. Deploy - ideas are nothing , execution is everything.
Go to changeyourworld.com
I think it is great attempt @ sharing with others on how you can bring the change
December 16, 2021
I finished, Change Your World, by John C. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins. I thought it was a pretty good book, and a needed book. I am seeing just how important it is for people, to start their change the world project. I do see that the transformation does have to start with you. I have seen people working to make a difference and the ripple effect that it has on other people. I see how a little light can touch a person, and that spark will start a fire within them. Giving us light so we can see things we could not see before. I know this process does work; history has proven it. I am seeing it myself, even though some people only want me to see darkness. I have no reason to believe, that this world is hopeless. The history of people changing people for the better, with good values, is proven time and time again. I am going to finish with a quote from, Change Your World, by John C. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins.
“If you have since of what you should do, then do it. You can change your world. Remember, transformation is possible for anyone willing to learn and live good values, value people, and collaborate with them to create a positive values culture. Your story can be as powerful as any of the ones we shared with you in this book. What matters now is that you do something. Get started today and find out where it leads. Even if it turns out totally different from what you expect, you’ll enjoy the journey and you’ll never regret working to make a difference, because it will change your world-and you.”
“If you have since of what you should do, then do it. You can change your world. Remember, transformation is possible for anyone willing to learn and live good values, value people, and collaborate with them to create a positive values culture. Your story can be as powerful as any of the ones we shared with you in this book. What matters now is that you do something. Get started today and find out where it leads. Even if it turns out totally different from what you expect, you’ll enjoy the journey and you’ll never regret working to make a difference, because it will change your world-and you.”
November 29, 2025
Some great thoughts in this book. Below are some takeaways that were thought provoking:
The world is not looking for more dreamers, but more dream-makers.
Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.
Helping others will help you.
Change from good intentions to good actions.
Think like a possiblist.
Leaders are rarely pessimist.
Is your dream really YOUR dream. Only when you own it will you be able to fulfill it.
Use your past changes as inspiration for future changes.
Action is what gets things done. Focus on purpose and not perfection.
Make the shift from “me” to “we.” No matter how brilliant you are, if you work alone, eventually, you will not succeed.
The acronym for team is: Together, Everyone Accomplishes More.
What does it take to be a team:
Tolerance towards those on the team
Encouragement
Acknowledgment that we all have something to offer
Mindedness that we all acknowledge the previous qualities.
We can all do something worthwhile on our own, but if we want to do something bigger than ourselves, we need people around us.
There’s an African proverb that says if you want to go fast go alone, but if you want to go far go together.
Transformation begins in you.
A person of values will value others.
Generosity is the fuel for transformation. Humility is the spirit of transformation. Integrity is the strength of transformation.
People that track their progress are more successful than those that do not.
The world is not looking for more dreamers, but more dream-makers.
Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.
Helping others will help you.
Change from good intentions to good actions.
Think like a possiblist.
Leaders are rarely pessimist.
Is your dream really YOUR dream. Only when you own it will you be able to fulfill it.
Use your past changes as inspiration for future changes.
Action is what gets things done. Focus on purpose and not perfection.
Make the shift from “me” to “we.” No matter how brilliant you are, if you work alone, eventually, you will not succeed.
The acronym for team is: Together, Everyone Accomplishes More.
What does it take to be a team:
Tolerance towards those on the team
Encouragement
Acknowledgment that we all have something to offer
Mindedness that we all acknowledge the previous qualities.
We can all do something worthwhile on our own, but if we want to do something bigger than ourselves, we need people around us.
There’s an African proverb that says if you want to go fast go alone, but if you want to go far go together.
Transformation begins in you.
A person of values will value others.
Generosity is the fuel for transformation. Humility is the spirit of transformation. Integrity is the strength of transformation.
People that track their progress are more successful than those that do not.
October 28, 2023
I felt like the book was a little vague about principals (I’m not sure what those talking tables actually are). I did however appreciate stories and examples that helped ground the principals a bit more.
It was also clearly written from a white upper middle class perspective. One story that was told was about a girl in another country whose family was financially insecure and the author briefly said how he wished he could adopt her. It wasn’t the main point of the story and it seemed very left field. How would adopting her affect her relationship with her birth parents? What about them? It felt very much like a “white savior attitude”. My inner educator could not get over that. There was no acknowledgement of promoting change using culturally sustaining practices (who is making the decisions? Whose voice is not involved in the process?)or how culture may play a role in how we approach problems (white cultures tend to value independence vs non white cultures tend to value interdependence). In our global world I think there needs to be more leadership that is aware of bias and systemic racism affect how we look at and perceive problems (Parent engagement in schools often happens in the form of parent teacher conferences during work hours. Who can afford time off? Usually upper middle class English speaking families. Who is disproportionately lower class? People of color and multilingual families)
It was also clearly written from a white upper middle class perspective. One story that was told was about a girl in another country whose family was financially insecure and the author briefly said how he wished he could adopt her. It wasn’t the main point of the story and it seemed very left field. How would adopting her affect her relationship with her birth parents? What about them? It felt very much like a “white savior attitude”. My inner educator could not get over that. There was no acknowledgement of promoting change using culturally sustaining practices (who is making the decisions? Whose voice is not involved in the process?)or how culture may play a role in how we approach problems (white cultures tend to value independence vs non white cultures tend to value interdependence). In our global world I think there needs to be more leadership that is aware of bias and systemic racism affect how we look at and perceive problems (Parent engagement in schools often happens in the form of parent teacher conferences during work hours. Who can afford time off? Usually upper middle class English speaking families. Who is disproportionately lower class? People of color and multilingual families)
January 31, 2021
Its hard not to love anything by John Maxwell - I've listened to him and read him for many years and he is one of my favorite go-to's for leadership. This book is phenomenal - because it is so needed, now!! Whatever your worldview, or perspective, this one is a must read if you want to be a change agent. It is current and relevant - filled with lots of great stories to inspire - and several that just happened during the current pandemic. Not only that - but this becomes interactive if, after reading, you utilize the resources John and Rob and their teams are providing and get involved in a Transformation Table. That's where your change can happen and then it can spread to the world - we can change the world, one person at a time, starting with you. If you read only one John Maxwell book - this is the one. That's saying something because I have several others of his as favorites as well. My advance digital copy was made available through NetGalley in exchange for an objective review, without obligation. I still bought the hard copy anyway - love his stuff and this one, that much. Read it in like 2 1/2 days!
January 5, 2022
I'm a pretty big John Maxwell fan when it comes to leadership content, so I was excited to start the year with this book. He partners with Rob Hoskins from OneHope with this book. I thought the concepts in the book were easy to understand and grasp, but it took the long route to get to the four-phased approach for the transformation model they posit in the book. The big reveal at the end of the book is essentially all you need to know about its structure. It would have been helpful to have that in the beginning, since the chapters aren't broken up into parts. With that said, some good typical Maxwell stuff. Good quippy quotes. Good stories. And Rob brings an evaluation model to the book that I think would help any organization. All in all, I'd give it three stars, because of what I felt was the lack of structure (or the lack of the roadmap at the beginning of the book) and it isn't as good as Maxwell's previous works on leadership. Still work a cursory read if you are interested in their work around Transformation Tables (which I think is fantastic, by the way).
May 28, 2024
I love the positive approach this book had. John Maxwell's books are very easy to follow and easy to listen (side note, he has an excellent voice for reading the audio book). He has four principles he focuses on throughout the book. 1) Value People 2) Add Value to People 3) Live positive Values 4) Share positive values. Of course all of this comes with a choice. You can choose to make changes now or your can choose to wait and nothing will happen. Transformation can happen for anything willing to learn, live good values and share good values. It doesn't matter your circumstances, anyone can make that positive change in the world through your actions.
I listened to this on Audio, but I have it on my shelf to re-read later this year and will come back and provide more insight the 2nd time through. It's one I wanted to be able to read again. I have a feeling it's one of those feel good, inspiring books that would be useful to read once a year.
I listened to this on Audio, but I have it on my shelf to re-read later this year and will come back and provide more insight the 2nd time through. It's one I wanted to be able to read again. I have a feeling it's one of those feel good, inspiring books that would be useful to read once a year.
July 12, 2025
This book was just okay. Its main point was that anybody can take action if they want to change something in their community or in the world in general. An example: someone drives by a hood and sees drug deals, kids playing, etc. they find out that the kids don’t have a good school that they go to. So it encourages action to start a school that will tend to the needs of these kids to help set rhen up for the future.
It was things like that, that this books continuously talks about. A bunch of testimonies of negative things that people saw in the world/their communities and how they decided to act and do something about it. This book was more inspirational more than anything else.
It was just okay. If you’re open minded however you definitely can/will learn something from this book even if starting a charity or something that helps your community isn’t necessarily what you’re into doing.
It was things like that, that this books continuously talks about. A bunch of testimonies of negative things that people saw in the world/their communities and how they decided to act and do something about it. This book was more inspirational more than anything else.
It was just okay. If you’re open minded however you definitely can/will learn something from this book even if starting a charity or something that helps your community isn’t necessarily what you’re into doing.
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April 7, 2021In order to change the world, you need to live by good values. Joining a like-minded team whose members hold each other accountable will allow you to sustain powerful work to transform your community. All movements need clear goals and good leadership. Honestly evaluating your progress and creating new goals will help you to stay on track.
Actionable advice:
Practice the art of telling inspiring stories.
If you want to make an effective presentation, try incorporating a vivid story. Stories captivate an audience’s imagination. They’re sticky and memorable, and inspire empathy. If you want people to be really engaged with what you’re saying, then think of a personal anecdote from your own experience that illustrates your point. That will be much more compelling than a dry theoretical explanation.
Actionable advice:
Practice the art of telling inspiring stories.
If you want to make an effective presentation, try incorporating a vivid story. Stories captivate an audience’s imagination. They’re sticky and memorable, and inspire empathy. If you want people to be really engaged with what you’re saying, then think of a personal anecdote from your own experience that illustrates your point. That will be much more compelling than a dry theoretical explanation.
April 9, 2022
Good read with some excellent stories that show how every individual can make a tremendous impact.
It is all in your court to decide how you share your passion, gifts, knowledge that can help change the world.
As Karen Davison, quoted “Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.” Change Your World reinforces this for each individual, each of us can make a difference and make an impact. As Maxwell and Hoskins help to outline, we each have the opportunity and the ability to change the world and make a positive impact.
Take the time to read and rethink how we can each make a difference. Take the first step / phase, do you want to make a difference? Find others that want to make a difference. Living with positive values can add value. Now it is your move, take action and make a difference.
It is all in your court to decide how you share your passion, gifts, knowledge that can help change the world.
As Karen Davison, quoted “Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.” Change Your World reinforces this for each individual, each of us can make a difference and make an impact. As Maxwell and Hoskins help to outline, we each have the opportunity and the ability to change the world and make a positive impact.
Take the time to read and rethink how we can each make a difference. Take the first step / phase, do you want to make a difference? Find others that want to make a difference. Living with positive values can add value. Now it is your move, take action and make a difference.
May 23, 2021
Become a Catalyst for Change
#1 Change from good intentions to good actions
#2 Become a possibilist
#3 Take ownership
#4 Use your past changes for future change
#5 Invite others to join the cause
6 Ways Transformations Happen
#1 A Waterfall Top-down, it requires leadership
#2 A Ladder Bottom-up, it encourages mobility
#3 A Heart Inside-out, it embraces values
#4 Joined Hands Side by side, it desires partnerships
#5 A Table Few to many, it enables growth
#6 A Bridge Here to there, it leads to transformation
Transformation Happens One Table at a Time
#1 Come to the table
#2 Start small
#3 Find common ground
#4 Reinforce identities
#5 Connect awareness to application
#6 Track the progress
#1 Change from good intentions to good actions
#2 Become a possibilist
#3 Take ownership
#4 Use your past changes for future change
#5 Invite others to join the cause
6 Ways Transformations Happen
#1 A Waterfall Top-down, it requires leadership
#2 A Ladder Bottom-up, it encourages mobility
#3 A Heart Inside-out, it embraces values
#4 Joined Hands Side by side, it desires partnerships
#5 A Table Few to many, it enables growth
#6 A Bridge Here to there, it leads to transformation
Transformation Happens One Table at a Time
#1 Come to the table
#2 Start small
#3 Find common ground
#4 Reinforce identities
#5 Connect awareness to application
#6 Track the progress
November 19, 2021
Change the World reads like a John Maxwell motivational seminar. You can almost here him talking. He is on stage telling you you can change the world, recounting inspiring stories of people who do in small and big ways, and then offering you a formula so that you can rally people to get to a destination.
This short book is for those wanting to start a ground up movement from scratch - those wanting to embark on a start up, a non profit, or a venture that involves more than one person. This book will give you some encouragement. Big things actually do start small. The heart needs to be in the right place. And it needs big people to make big ideas big.
But its not for those searching for new thinking. So not something for me.
This short book is for those wanting to start a ground up movement from scratch - those wanting to embark on a start up, a non profit, or a venture that involves more than one person. This book will give you some encouragement. Big things actually do start small. The heart needs to be in the right place. And it needs big people to make big ideas big.
But its not for those searching for new thinking. So not something for me.
January 1, 2022
So I think that right now was not the time for me to read this book. I am leading a fellowship on leadership and this was recommended and it has good points, but they don’t quite match what I am going for. Right now I am an exhausted mom trying to learn all I can about leadership and many of the points in this book were interesting. I thought transformation tables sounded very interesting but was shocked that so many of the examples in the book were from other countries. Some were here in the states, but the number of ones out of country made me feel a bit overwhelmed. I don’t feel like I have the time to change the whole world, but I would love to be part of something local and teach that to my kids. Maybe I just haven’t hit the change your world point in my life.
nope-or-unfinished
April 22, 2022It's one of those books that's a bunch of stuff complied together from other people, which is not my jam.
I like the person who recommended this, so I was going to finish it. But then they use a MLK Jr. quote from a desegregation speech and cut the bit on desegregation. Which BIG SIGH. Then, in the following chapter, use an example of a company who moved from making patio furniture to face masks during the pandemic. They're quick to say that everyone practice social distancing only to immediately follow it up by saying the perk of being open during the pandemic is that people who were spread apart in 7 buildings were now working all together in one and could now spend time talking. You know, cause they were working so close together. A
I like the person who recommended this, so I was going to finish it. But then they use a MLK Jr. quote from a desegregation speech and cut the bit on desegregation. Which BIG SIGH. Then, in the following chapter, use an example of a company who moved from making patio furniture to face masks during the pandemic. They're quick to say that everyone practice social distancing only to immediately follow it up by saying the perk of being open during the pandemic is that people who were spread apart in 7 buildings were now working all together in one and could now spend time talking. You know, cause they were working so close together. A
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