It’s Monday evening here in Manila, Philippines. I arrived on Sunday, and since then I’ve been adjusting to the time difference and revisiting the wonderful culture and cuisine here. Although I wasn’t too disappointed to be greeted at the airport with…
Krispy Kreme Donuts!
Yes, my hosts met me with a box of Krispy Kremes. One more reason why this is going to be a fantastic visit to Asia.
At the last minute, Margaret and I decided that she would stay behind. We’re doing some renovations on our home, and we both thought it wise for her to be available to the contractors. Of course, this means that my hosts here have to put up with me alone – without her gracious presence. But as usual, they are taking great care of me.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) I speak here. Then I’m off to Shanghai, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur to talk more about leadership and dreams. I’ll be back on American soil the first week of July.
This isn’t my first visit to this continent, and I truly love teaching in Asia. Even when I experience a language barrier, I can sense the hunger and desire to grow in everyone I meet.
In a few venues, I’ll get a chance to teach on the message of my book, Put Your Dream to the Test. The idea of examining your dreams has connected in every culture I’ve shared it with so far. And I look forward to seeing people’s reactions here.
If you want to know more about Put Your Dream to the Test, you can use the “look inside” feature on Amazon.com.
I’m trying to share some of my day-to-day experiences via Twitter. So be sure to follow me if you want to stay up-to-date.
Magandang gabi!
(“Good evening” in Tagalog)
(Yes, I had help with that.)
20 responses so far ↓
1 Henry Bartlett // Jun 22, 2009 at 10:02 am
John, I am so delighted to hear your visit to my country, Philippines. Brings back the smell of Krispy Kreme ha ha ha! by the way who was your host? My friend Paul Chase from Alabang New Life Church has your conference in their program, anyway, I love your teaching.
2 Craig T. Owens // Jun 22, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Krispy Kremes?!? That’s got to be an in-tune group! Praying that God gives you favor during all your teaching and 1-on-1 interaction times. Blessings!
3 Flora // Jun 22, 2009 at 5:42 pm
John, where can I find info about your talk in Kuala Lumpur? Is it open to the public? I would love to come and hear you talk!
4 admin // Jun 22, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Flora,
Info on Kuala Lumpur event can be found here.
5 Timothy Marlon // Jun 22, 2009 at 5:46 pm
John, you’ve been a great inspiration to many of us Filipinos. The principles you’ve shared will radically change the lives of many people. Keep it up and our best regards to you and your family.
6 Nico P. Bacay // Jun 22, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Magandang Umaga Sir John. Good morning in English : ) Have a blessed day! Thanks for visiting the Philippines.
7 bob // Jun 22, 2009 at 6:44 pm
are you speaking at any churches in asia?
8 Daphne Schaffer // Jun 23, 2009 at 7:17 am
Hi John,
So glad to hear you arrived safely and are doing well in Asia. The Asian people are so beautiful and my desire is to return one day also. You are in my prayers!
9 Terry Smith // Jun 23, 2009 at 8:46 am
Hi John,
So great to hear about you and your travels, I ordered your Dreamtest material yesterday and I look forward to digesting it. I have learned a lot through your teachings and benefited greatly. Last year I received a 2008 Leadership Award from work. I thank God for you and what He teaches me through you. Love you John, Terry
10 Mike Ochosa // Jun 24, 2009 at 1:16 am
Hi John,
I was one of the few thousands who caught your seminar via the simul broadcast system you guys set up.
Iwas at the Alabang New Life Christian Center. I have been in the area of business (marketing and advertising )for close to 25 years, running and managing my own business for 4 years, following my passion for 3.5 and have been a Christian for 3. Whew.
I have read some of your books before, have heard of you in the past and have been guided by your thoughts throughout my business life.
I have heard the same words but for some strange (maybe not so strange) yesterday all of what you said took a whole new meaning in my life.
God bless you John.
11 Khanh Luu // Jun 25, 2009 at 6:38 am
“Xin chao! (hello in Vietnamese), people are looking forward to seeing you. Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam!
Enjoy your trip and best regards to you and your family.
12 Alan // Jul 2, 2009 at 7:54 pm
wow im way behind when this happened. Im also from the philippines but very far away from manila. Although im just a student but your words really is an eye opener. I hope i could attend some of your talks if you intend to visit philippines again. Your an inspiration to us all especially for the young leaders around the world.
13 people-power // Jul 9, 2009 at 6:47 am
Looks like it is going to be a great visit, your off to a fantastic start. When their is a hunger and desire to grow in everyone you meet, your in the right place. Continue to inspire and teach these valueable truths, influencing is leadership. Thanks for the update.
14 felisse // Jul 14, 2009 at 9:29 am
whoa? you went here in the Philippines? i wish i was there.i hope you can revisit us and maybe have some talk to the “young people”. you have greatly inspired the youth here and we thank you and thank God for that. More anointing to you!
15 yoli // Jul 23, 2009 at 9:49 pm
john maxwell, thank you for sharing your incredible wisdom and knowledge of leadership to the philippine people. i wish i was there to listen and hear your powerful message. hope you have a blessed trip to more asian countries.
16 celine // Jul 29, 2009 at 8:40 pm
aww… I wish I was there when John Maxwell shared his insights to the Filipinos. I’ve read about him coming over, though there was no chance for me to come over at that time. But I really love his wisdom-filled ideas and leadership inspirationals.
17 Cindy Fulgar // Aug 6, 2009 at 12:28 am
Hi John,
I’ve read your book on The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (i got six of your books) , how is it different from Leadership Gold?
I’m from Davao City, Philippines. Thank you and looking forward to your next visit in Manila.
18 Barbara Brumagin // Aug 18, 2009 at 5:17 pm
The copy says that JM will be back “on American soil the first week of July.” Perhaps that should be September?
19 Barbara Brumagin // Aug 18, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Whoops — I see this posting was written in June! He’s already been back and off again somewhere else!
20 Lou Gallardo // Aug 20, 2009 at 11:08 am
John Maxwell was here was 10 years ago at Cuneta Astrodome and made a great talk about leadership. I was there. I was also fortunate to get him sign some of my books out of the thousand people. The crowd was amazing and the atmosphere was exciting. I was also there the next time he came. Sadly I miss most of the latest ones now and it takes years for him to come back. Now… Can any of you filipino / filipina LEADERS help me or tell me where I could buy Video or Audio here in the country? Books are easy but it gets more exciting to hear him talk. Thanks
And to John, please come back
and thank you for inspiring us to become leaders…