Living so much of our lives online as we do today—videos, memes, influencers and friends supply no shortage of inspirational messages aimed at lifting people up and moving them forward—it can be hard to imagine a time before personal development, a time before the introspective work of improving oneself was even considered valid, let alone mainstream.

Excerpt from our latest DSN Podcast, Iconic Insights, provides an opportunity to learn from some of today’s greatest leaders. In the podcast’s first interview, social-selling thought leader Heather Chastain sits down with New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell to talk about his book, The Power of Five for Network Marketing; the importance of mindset; and how to become a person of significance (and why that matters).

MONAT Global is teaming up with John C. Maxwell, one of the world’s most sought-after leadership experts, to offer its exclusive mentoring program for another year. The MONAT Maxwell Certification was developed in 2019 as a yearlong course specifically for qualifying MONAT Directors. Course participants are taught how to identify and harness their strengths, grow […]

September is self-improvement month, a time to focus on improving yourself to achieve desired goals. With the help of SUCCESS magazine, we have compiled a list of 25 books—from timeless classics such as James Allen’s As a Man Thinketh to recent bestsellers like Nike swoosh creator Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog—that provide insights on maximizing potential, overcoming fears and recognizing the pivotal […]

Those who are closest to me will determine the level of my success. Good leaders realize the significance of surrounding themselves with talented people. That’s why leaders repeatedly ask me, “How can I be sure to hire the right person?” I have never discovered a foolproof hiring practice, but I do know finding a great […]

You know the old saying, “Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime”? What if that message is actually wrong? Stay with me, friends. I promise you this isn’t blasphemy. You see, teaching a man to fish won’t feed him for a lifetime… […]

A strong partnership divides the effort and multiplies the effect. I wrote a book called Intentional Living, and out of the 100-plus books I’ve authored, this one is the most important I’ve ever written. One of the things I teach in this book is the value of what I call Front End Thinking. This kind […]