John Maxwell Non-Fiction Books in Order
129
Books
1979
First Book
2025
Latest Book
47
Years
Below you'll find the complete list of John Maxwell Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
1
Think on These Things: Meditations for Leaders
Buy on Amazon1979
2
The Winning Attitude: Your Pathway to Personal Success
Buy on Amazon1984
3
Tough Questions-- Honest Answers
Buy on Amazon1985
4
Mastering The Old Testament
Buy on Amazon1987
5
Be a People Person
Buy on Amazon1989
6
Developing the Leader Within You
Buy on Amazon1993
7
Developing the Leaders Around You: How to Help Others Reach Their Full Potential
Buy on Amazon1995
8
The Power Of Attitude
Buy on Amazon1995
9
Make Yours A Winning Team
Buy on Amazon1996
10
The Power Of Influence
Buy on Amazon1996
11
Partners in Prayer
Buy on Amazon1996
12
Breakthrough Parenting
Buy on Amazon1996
13
Living at the Next Level: Insight for Reaching Your Dreams
Buy on Amazon1996
14
Making the Most of Your Marriage
Buy on Amazon1996
15
The Power Of Thinking Big
Buy on Amazon1996
16
Becoming a Person of Influence: How to Positively Impact the Lives of Others
Buy on Amazon1997
17
Your Road Map for Success: You Can Get There from Here
Buy on Amazon1997
18
Your Bridge to a Better Future
Buy on Amazon1997
19
Leading from the Highest Level
Buy on Amazon1998
20
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow (With: Rolf Zettersten)
Buy on Amazon1999
21
How High Will You Climb?: Determine Your Success by Cultivating the Right Attitude
Buy on Amazon1999
22
Power Of Partnership In The Church
Buy on Amazon1999
23
John C. Maxwell's Electronic Bible Study Library
Buy on Amazon1999
24
The Heart of Christmas (With: Jack W. Hayford)
Buy on Amazon1999
25
The Treasure of a Friend
Buy on Amazon1999
26
The 24 Undeniable Laws of Success
Buy on Amazon2000
27
My Dream Map
Buy on Amazon2000
28
Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes Into Stepping Stones for Success
Buy on Amazon2000
29
Success: One Day at a Time
Buy on Amazon2000
30
The Law of Respect
Buy on Amazon2000
31
Maxwell 3-in1 Special Edition: The Winning Attitude,Developing the Leaders Around You,Becoming a Person of Influence
Buy on Amazon2000
32
The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player: Becoming the Kind of Person Every Team Wants
Buy on Amazon2001
33
Best of John C. Maxwell on Attitude
Buy on Amazon2001
34
Leading from the Lockers
Buy on Amazon2001
35
Powerpak Collection Series: Leading As A Friend
Buy on Amazon2001
36
Powerpak Collection Series: Leading in Your Youth Group
Buy on Amazon2001
37
Powerpak Collection Series: Leading At School
Buy on Amazon2001
38
Powerpak Collection Series: Leading Your Sports Team
Buy on Amazon2001
39
Learning the 17 Essentials Qualities of a Team Player
Buy on Amazon2002
40
Reality Leadership: Overcoming Your Greatest Leadership Challenges
Buy on Amazon2002
41
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Buy on Amazon2002
42
Running with the Giants: What the Old Testament Heroes Want You to Know About Life and Leadership
Buy on Amazon2002
43
Leadership Promises for Every Day: A Daily Devotional
Buy on Amazon2003
44
Winning With People Facilitator Guide
Buy on Amazon2004
45
Make Today Count: The Secret of Your Success Is Determined by Your Daily Agenda
Buy on Amazon2004
46
Christian Reflections on the Leadership Challenge (With: James M. Kouzes,Barry Z. Posner)
Buy on Amazon2004
47
The Power of One Training Curriculum
Buy on Amazon2004
48
The Journey from Success to Significance
Buy on Amazon2004
49
Maxwell Leadership-Success 3 Book Pack
Buy on Amazon2004
50
God's Devotional Book for Teens
Buy on Amazon2004
51
The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization
Buy on Amazon2005
52
God's Devotional Book for Women
Buy on Amazon2005
53
Daily Grace For Women - Devotional Reflections To Nourish Your Soul (With: David C. Cook)
Buy on Amazon2005
54
The Choice is Yours
Buy on Amazon2005
55
25 Ways to Win with People: How to Make Others Feel Like a Million Bucks (With: Les Parrott III)
Buy on Amazon2005
56
Life@work: Marketplace Success for People of Faith (With: Stephen R. Graves,Thomas G. Addington)
Buy on Amazon2005
57
Today Matters: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow's Success
Buy on Amazon2005
58
Talent Is Never Enough: Discover the Choices That Will Take You Beyond Your Talent
Buy on Amazon2006
59
The Difference Maker: Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset
Buy on Amazon2006
60
Maxwell 101 Collection
Buy on Amazon2006
61
Winning With People Participant Guide
Buy on Amazon2007
62
Life@work, The Essentials (With: Kenneth H. Blanchard,Marcus Buckingham)
Buy on Amazon2007
63
Leadership Principles for Graduates: Create Success in Life One Day at a Time
Buy on Amazon2007
64
Contagious Leadership Kit: The Equip Leadership Series
Buy on Amazon2007
65
Leadership Promises for Your Week
Buy on Amazon2007
66
The Maxwell Daily Reader
Buy on Amazon2007
67
365 Inspirational Thoughts For The Leader's Year
Buy on Amazon2008
68
Dynamic Leadership - 60 Minutes with John C. Maxwell
Buy on Amazon2008
69
Encouragement Changes Everything: Bless and Be Blessed
Buy on Amazon2008
70
Developing the Leader Within You / Developing the Leaders Around You
Buy on Amazon2008
71
Team 2 In 1: Winning With People And 17 Indisputable Laws
Buy on Amazon2008
72
Go for Gold: Inspiration to Increase Your Leadership Impact
Buy on Amazon2008
73
Failing Forward Participant's Guide
Buy on Amazon2008
74
Put Your Dream to the Test: 10 Questions That Will Help You See It and Seize It
Buy on Amazon2009
75
Becoming a Person of Influence/Talent Is Never Enough
Buy on Amazon2009
76
25 Ways to Win With People / The 360 Degree Leader (With: Les Parrott III)
Buy on Amazon2009
77
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently
Buy on Amazon2010
78
The Winners Manual: For the Game of Life (By: Chris Fabry,Jim Tressel)
Buy on Amazon2010
79
A Leader's Heart: 365-Day Devotional Journal
Buy on Amazon2010
80
The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential
Buy on Amazon2011
81
Beyond Talent: Become Someone Who Gets Extraordinary Results
Buy on Amazon2011
82
Daily Inspiration For Leaders
Buy on Amazon2011
83
How to Influence People: Make a Difference in Your World (With: Jim Dornan)
Buy on Amazon2013
84
Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn: Life's Greatest Lessons Are Gained from Our Losses
Buy on Amazon2013
85
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership
Buy on Amazon2014
86
Home Run: Learn God's Game Plan for Life and Leadership (With: Kevin T. Myers)
Buy on Amazon2014
87
The 5 Levels of Leadership Participant Guide
Buy on Amazon2014
88
Managing Time and Thriving Under Stress (With: Larry Iverson,Chris Widener,Dianna Booher)
Buy on Amazon2014
89
JumpStart Your Leadership: A 90-Day Improvement Plan
Buy on Amazon2014
90
The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader's Day
Buy on Amazon2014
91
The Leadership Handbook: 26 Critical Lessons Every Leader Needs
Buy on Amazon2015
92
Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn for Teens: How to Turn a Loss into a Win
Buy on Amazon2015
93
Be All You Can Be: A Challenge to Stretch Your God-Given Potential (With: Lloyd James)
Buy on Amazon2015
94
JumpStart Your Growth: A 90-Day Improvement Plan
Buy on Amazon2015
95
Intentional Living: Choosing a Life That Matters
Buy on Amazon2015
96
JumpStart Your Thinking: A 90-Day Improvement Plan
Buy on Amazon2015
97
Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn for Kids (With: Steve Bjorkman)
Buy on Amazon2016
98
JumpStart Your Priorities: A 90-Day Improvement Plan
Buy on Amazon2016
99
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Buy on Amazon2016
100
No Limits: Blow the CAP Off Your Capacity
Buy on Amazon2017
101
The Power of Significance
Buy on Amazon2017
102
The Power of Your Leadership: Making a Difference with Others
Buy on Amazon2017
103
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0
Buy on Amazon2018
104
The Power of Your Potential: How to Break Through Your Limits
Buy on Amazon2018
105
Leadership Secrets
Buy on Amazon2018
106
Leadershift: The 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace
Buy on Amazon2019
107
Leadershift Workbook
Buy on Amazon2019
108
The Leader's Greatest Return: Attracting, Developing, and Multiplying Leaders
Buy on Amazon2020
109
Wisdom on Leadership: 102 Quotes to Unlock Your Potential to Lead
Buy on Amazon2020
110
The 5 Levels of Leadership Workbook
Buy on Amazon2020
111
Winning with People: Discover the People Principles that Work for You Every Time (With: Henry O. Arnold)
Buy on Amazon2020
112
Success is a Choice
Buy on Amazon2020
113
150 Essential Insights on Leadership
Buy on Amazon2021
114
Leadership Promises For Your Work Week
Buy on Amazon2021
115
The Right to Lead: Learning Leadership Through Character and Courage
Buy on Amazon2021
116
Marketing Strategy and Competitive Positioning
Buy on Amazon2021
117
Change Your World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make a Difference (With: Rob Hoskins)
Buy on Amazon2021
118
Leading in Tough Times: Face Challenges with Courage and Grow Your Team Stronger than Ever
Buy on Amazon2021
119
John Maxwell Unplugged: 17 Questions Most Asked of John Maxwell's Leadership
Buy on Amazon2021
120
The Self-Aware Leader: Play to Your Strengths, Unleash Your Team
Buy on Amazon2021
121
Master What Matters
Buy on Amazon2022
122
The Thinker’s Edge
Buy on Amazon2022
123
The Influence Formula
Buy on Amazon2023
124
The Unstoppable You
Buy on Amazon2023
125
The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message
Buy on Amazon2023
126
The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders: Invest in People Like Your Future Depends on It
Buy on Amazon2023
127
High Road Leadership
Buy on Amazon2024
128
The Charismatic Leader
Buy on Amazon2025
129
The Power of Leadership
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the John Maxwell Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Think on These Things: Meditations for Leaders (1979), 2. The Winning Attitude: Your Pathway to Personal Success (1984), 3. Tough Questions-- Honest Answers (1985), 4. Mastering The Old Testament (1987), 5. Be a People Person (1989), and 124 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The John Maxwell Non-Fiction series by John C. Maxwell contains 129 books. The series began in 1979 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The John Maxwell Non-Fiction series is written by John C. Maxwell. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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