John C. Maxwell books in order
American author, speaker and neopentecostal pastor
- Born
- 1947
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 81
John C. Maxwell has published 3 novels, 2 novellas, 47 non-fiction books and 29 other books, beginning with Be a People Person (1989). The best-known is The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (1998). The latest is From Drift to Drive (2025).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with John C. Maxwell
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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
John C. Maxwell's most-read book.
Newest
From Drift to Drive
Published September 2025.
Standalone novels in order
Thinking for a Change (2003)
Today Matters (2004)
How Successful People Think (2009)
Novellas in order
Ethics 101 (2003)
Make Today Count (2008)
Non-fiction in order
Be All You Can Be (1987)
Be a People Person (1989)
Your Attitude (1991)
Leadership 101 (1994)
Breakthrough Parenting (1996)
People Power (1996)
Becoming a Person of Influence (1997)
Developing the Leader Within You (1997)
The Success Journey (1997)
Your Bridge to a Better Future (1997)
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (1998)
The Power of Influence (2000)
Developing the Leader Within You Workbook (2001)
The Power of Thinking Big (2001)
Running with the Giants (2002)
The 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player (2002)
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook (2002)
Your Road Map for Success (2002)
Attitude 101 (2003)
Leadership Promises for Every Day (2003)
REAL Leadership (2003)
There's No Such Thing as "business" Ethics (2003)
Equipping 101 (Maxwell, John C.) (2004)
Failing Forward (2004)
Relationships 101 (Maxwell, John C.) (2004)
Winning with People (2004)
25 Ways to Win with People (2005)
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader (2005)
The Choice Is Yours (2005)
Winning with People Workbook (2005)
Dare to Dream . . . Then Do It (2006)
The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader's Day (2006)
The Difference Maker (2006)
Leadership Principles for Graduates (2007)
Leadership Gold (2008)
Self-improvement 101 (2009)
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect (2010)
How Successful People Think Workbook (2011)
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth (2012)
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership (2014)
Insights On Leadership (2014)
How Successful People Win (2015)
Jumpstart Your Priorities (2016)
SIN LIMITES (2017)
Success Is a Choice: Make the Choices That Make You Successful (2020)
Leading in Tough Times (2021)
From Drift to Drive (Sep 2025)
Other books in order
The Winning Attitude Your Key To Personal Success (1992)
Developing the Leaders Around You (1995)
Your Family Time with God (1995)
It's Just a Thought ..but It Could Change Your Life (1996)
Make Yours a Winning Team (1996)
Partners in Prayer (1996)
17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork (2001)
My Own Worst Enemy (2001)
The Power of Attitude (2001)
The Power of Leadership (2001)
The Right To Lead (2001)
The Treasure of a Friend (2001)
Teamwork Makes The Dreamwork (2002)
The 17 Essential Qualities Of A Team Player Becoming The Kind Of Person Every Team Wants (2002)
Think on These Things (2003)
The 360 Degree Leader (2005)
Maxwell Leadership Bible, Revised and Updated (2007)
Talent Is Never Enough (2007)
Talent Is Never Enough Workbook (2007)
LOGRAR RESULTADOS DIA a DIA (2009)
Everyone Communicates Few Connect What The Most Effective People Do Differently (2010)
Maxwell Daily Reader (2011)
The Five Levels of Leadership (2011)
Exito 101 Success 101 (2012)
How Successful People Lead (2013)
How Successful People Grow (2014)
Jump Start Your Leadership (2014)
What Successful People Know About Leadership (2016)
The Self Aware Leader (2021)
About John C. Maxwell
John C. Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written books primarily focused 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.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
John C. Maxwell FAQ
- How many books has John C. Maxwell written?
- John C. Maxwell has published 3 novels, 2 novellas, 47 non-fiction books and 29 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read John C. Maxwell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.
- What is John C. Maxwell's latest book?
- From Drift to Drive (2025).
- What is John C. Maxwell's most famous book?
- The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (1998) is John C. Maxwell's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.