So here it is: the book we’ve all been working on:
Available March, 2010
When I turned in this manuscript last spring, I was already very pleased with it. After all, I was confident that …
- The ability to connect can change people’s leadership, communication, and relationships;
- Connecting can be learned; and
- As someone who had learned to grow as a connector, I could help others along on that same journey.
Nine months later, I’m excited about this book in ways I couldn’t have predicted. That’s because back when I started writing this book, I had no idea that I’d end up sharing the entire unpublished manuscript with my blog readers.
(For that matter, I had no idea I would even HAVE a blog.)
I didn’t know that I would connect online with such a large number of people on the subject of connecting.
I never knew I could receive so much amazing input and advice from people all over the world that I’d never met.
And I couldn’t have predicted how much your suggestions would change and improve the book.
But here we are. After eleven weeks of sharing the book here a chapter at a time, we’re busy making the final changes to the content based on your input. How much of an impact did you make? Well, here are some exciting facts and stats.
From September 1 to November 16…
This blog recorded more than 100,000 page views.
The posts on the chapters received 1,437 different comments.
To the ten chapters, we added more than 75 of your stories, quotes and anecdotes.
We made over 100 additional changes based on your editorial suggestions.
We redesigned the cover to include the photos of contributors (i.e. YOU).
Then after receiving over 200 photographs – too many to fit on the cover – we redesigned the end papers to include every useable photo.
The one thing that didn’t change, thanks to amazing work by the publishing team, was the date the book will be available for purchase in the United States:
March 30, 2010.
Whether you buy the book or not, I am truly grateful for your part in its creation. I hope that the process has added value to you and your communication.
THANK YOU for connecting with me. It’s an honor to communicate with you.
58 responses so far ↓
1 Phillip Gibb // Nov 18, 2009 at 3:54 pm
This will be on my wish list
Very relevant given the proliferation of social media channels, mechanisms and tools.
The question on my mind is what differentiates those that try to connect without much success and those that connect like a magnet in a pool of iron filings?
2 jon marshall // Nov 18, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Just read the post,just became a subscriber,just saw a leader let go! Took others imput and used it novel.The leaders over me are the same,but for some you maybe the only one that ever has!
3 Steve Fogg // Nov 18, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Very exciting! Can’t wait to read it all the way down here in Australia.
4 Yvonne Green // Nov 18, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Love how the Book was written. Not only is it annointed. It is also written in 1 + 2= 3
5 SRivera // Nov 18, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Thanks for letting God use you! You are a great inspiration.
@SRivera
6 Martha Castillo // Nov 18, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Can’t wait to get my copy!
7 Ivael Freitas // Nov 18, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Congratulations! I really enjoyed seeing the cover of his new book!
I think this is a rather tough question to answer, but when the book will come to Brazil?
I’m your fan and have read almost all your books. I use a Bible published in Brazil by the Bible Society of Brazil with your comments on leadership.
God bless you!
8 Barb Giglio // Nov 18, 2009 at 7:16 pm
This is so exciting! I will always remember how enjoyable it was to participate in this. My life got busy and my picture won’t be in or on the book but i look forward to buying it and reading it. I don’t believe in coincidences but I stumbled upon you and this book and the topic at just the right time in my life, so I will cherish it! Thank you Mr. Maxwell for letting the “Jesus” in you shine through to benefit others. Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and God bless you always!
Barb Giglio
9 Judy Montgomery // Nov 18, 2009 at 7:48 pm
Can’t wait to read it! Congratulations!
10 Sandi Benz // Nov 18, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Look forward to March – 2010.
It’s going to be OUTSTANDING!
Love the Connection !~
Thanks
God Bless
11 Lori Maas // Nov 18, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Loved it!! I looked forward to every monday so I could read the next part!! Can’t wait to buy the book and re read it!! Thank you for all you do! You are amazing!
Blessings,
Lori Maas
12 Lou Gallardo // Nov 18, 2009 at 9:27 pm
This would be the next book to look for after I finish Zig’s “Embrace the struggle”… which I plan to buy this Christmas. I guess most of the guys here would be doing the same. With this books, I know 2010 would be a great year for everyone. No doubts. Have a great year everyone!
13 Jasman Hazly // Nov 18, 2009 at 10:51 pm
Cant wait to read this book in Malaysia….really excited.
14 Dewunmi Dedeke // Nov 18, 2009 at 11:26 pm
It is a pleasure being part of this at the very beginning. Your readiness to allow our contributions to affect your thought really shows your seriousness about the need for leaders to connect. Thank you for being such a wonderful leader. There is still much to come from you. Watch out! God has not yet finished with you.
15 Sue Cartun // Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 am
Many thanks for concluding the process in such a thoughtful way – allowing a glimpse of the cover – sharing your own thankfulness for the “connectedness” created between you, as author, and the contributors who provided 1,437 responses to your words of wisdom.
It makes for a very Happy Thanksgiving all the way around!
16 Juan Carlos // Nov 19, 2009 at 12:12 am
I was today at Maxwell’s conference in Guatemala, it was a very nice and helpfull for our personal growth. We hope to have John here more frecuently!!
17 Lucia Diaz // Nov 19, 2009 at 12:27 am
I will see you on April with this book in my hand!!! =-)
18 Polly Scott // Nov 19, 2009 at 12:39 am
I like the cover. That is nice. It goes along with what I said in a comment – not being egotistical. Sharing the limelight is an exceptional way to shine! Thanks for sharing your book ahead of time and space in it for others.
19 ruth Maswache // Nov 19, 2009 at 1:06 am
cant wait .. God bless… in Afrika we say Barikiwa!
20 Paul Steinbrueck // Nov 19, 2009 at 6:57 am
Sounds like another great book. Very timely with the way leadership and influence is being shaped by the Internet and more specifically social networking.
BTW, is it just me or does it look like the cover was stolen, er I mean inspired by, the Cultivate Conference logo/website. http://www.cultivateconference.com/
21 Kriszel Torres // Nov 19, 2009 at 8:27 am
John, Thank you for sharing this book with us. I enjoyed every chapter , we learned so much from it. The cover looks great! I will wait for it to be launched here in the Philippines
22 Sandy Gorman // Nov 19, 2009 at 8:35 am
It was exciting to take part of this activity. I look forward to buying the book.
23 Alison Gitelson // Nov 19, 2009 at 8:51 am
I loved being able to read it through the blog and am already telling people here to look out for it in March. Thanks for letting us participate. Can’t wait to get my copy.
24 Michael Barnes // Nov 19, 2009 at 9:38 am
” Fortuna favet Fortabus!!!!”Lord, bless the hands, mind and leadership of John Maxwell and his team!!! Thx John.. can’t wait for it..
25 Barry Cameron // Nov 19, 2009 at 10:14 am
John, you connected with all of us on a level no author ever has. Now, let’s hope your new book connects with more readers than ever before. We’ll certainly get a ton of them here to make available to our people. God bless you and Margaret. Still pray for you every week!
26 Mary Ballard // Nov 19, 2009 at 10:31 am
I can’t wait to purchase the book. I have grown so much by reading your books. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to connect.
27 Terry Smith // Nov 19, 2009 at 11:16 am
Too cool! I cannot wait to purchase and see the final product! Thank you so much for this opportunity, its been fun and meaningful! Terry
28 Vera L E Archilla // Nov 19, 2009 at 11:26 am
Thank you to give us the opportunity! Read the book chapters give me another vision of comunnicate with people. I’ll wait anxiously for the book.
God bless you ever!
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30 Bobby Breed // Nov 19, 2009 at 11:49 am
Thanks John! You are a great leader and I continue to learn so much from you…can’t wait until 3/30/2010!
God Bless you!
31 Rev Ed Hird // Nov 19, 2009 at 11:49 am
Congratulations, John. What a truly collaborative process, only possible in this stage of technological advancement. May your book ’sail’ to the farthest ends of the earth, bringing hope and light.
Blessings, Ed Hird+
32 Cynthia Wesley // Nov 19, 2009 at 12:10 pm
I am excited to be able to be apart of the planning process of your book. It is accurate and right on time for a lot of people who is wanting to be in any area of leadership. Thank you and may God continue to flood you with materials. Pastor Cynthia Wesley.
33 Joel // Nov 19, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Here’s wishing you continued success and may this book book connect with a muh larger audience, than you can think or imagine. Everything is possible with Christ who strengthens us as we execute His amazing plan for our lives…
34 Angela Chrysler // Nov 19, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Awesome, this has been terrific to view. Thank you for continuing to appreciate the input of others! God bless.
35 Brian McElfish // Nov 19, 2009 at 12:59 pm
I purposely didn’t read the blog because I’m so excited to read the full book when it comes out. I was very excited by what I read in the first chapter, then didn’t want to spoil the experience and my ability to make notes. MARCH 30 COME NOW!!!!
36 Charles Harelson // Nov 19, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Have enjoyed reading along as you’ve gave us chapter by chapter. Have several of your books already and waiting for the next. Wished we could contribute but about all we can do is soak in. Listen to you every chance I get. “75″ still learning. Thanks again John Maxwell
50 years and still pastoring. Charles
37 Richard Whitehead // Nov 19, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Thank you so much for the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful work. May God continue to Bless You.
I’m already using what you taught as we participated and I can’t wait to get my copy.
38 Iwan Santoso Narto // Nov 19, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Hi John,
Don’t forget to include Indonesia first chance.
39 Lilibeth Felix // Nov 19, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Looking forward to this book John! I am an avid reader of your books and it really had helped me in more ways than one =)
The countdown begins.. =)
Salamat (thank you) and GOD bless!
40 Leonor // Nov 19, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Dear John,
I really enjoyed reading this book during the feedback phase. I can’t wait to get it in print! Thanks for your servant leadership! God bless you!
41 Pinkan Chrisnindia // Nov 19, 2009 at 9:51 pm
After I read your chapters of your next book and I try to practise, I realize that connecting really takes lot of energy….
But I won’t give up.
Thank you Mr. Maxwell for being an inspiration for many people.
Hope we can meet one day….^^
would you like to pray for Indonesia when you have intercession…
Regards,
Pinkan
42 Carol Shannon // Nov 20, 2009 at 1:05 am
Excited to see the book in cover. It was exciting the past months.
43 Lynn Leech // Nov 20, 2009 at 2:51 am
so very timely, just realised I communicate easily, but need to connect in deeper ways, will be buying the book and will be sharing learnings with others. John, I thank God for you, you have re-lit fires that I has thought had dwindled lately, your audio books, web and now my membership to Maximum Impact, all feed me, challenge me, develop me and inspire me. I know Jesus touches me through you.
44 Igwe // Nov 20, 2009 at 5:58 am
May God bless you more and more.
45 STB // Nov 20, 2009 at 8:39 am
Loved all your books I’ve read. I have just started following you on Tweeter and I have been blessed and inspired by a lot of your quotes. I am even more blessed to be writing this comment right at this time.
May God increase you in every way.
46 Matete Sichizya // Nov 20, 2009 at 10:21 am
Great work you always put into your books. I have benefited immensely. Cant wait for this book
47 Cheryl Lohner // Nov 20, 2009 at 4:28 pm
I’ve enjoyed being part of your journey. You have shown me through example how to apply and teach bibical principles in the business world. Thank you and congratulations!
48 Ronnie // Nov 21, 2009 at 4:12 am
Tks so much for your inspiration to me and to so many lives! God will take what you give and multiply it! I pray that there will be more and more successful, yet responsible leaders today!
49 R. Burt // Nov 22, 2009 at 9:02 pm
It was a wonderful learning experience and great fun.
Let’s do it again!
50 Su Lin Foo // Nov 24, 2009 at 11:27 am
Thanks John for making a difference in our lives…!
51 Shalini // Nov 24, 2009 at 11:30 pm
John, I liked the way you’ve thanked everyone, your gratitude towards everyone is overwhelming. God bless you.
52 David // Nov 25, 2009 at 4:32 pm
John you are doing a great job. God bless you and ever keep you fresh
53 Mafadza Gwatirera // Nov 26, 2009 at 9:46 am
John, from the time a read your artcles i was never the same especially when you said prayer should not come from the head but from the heart and it has capture God altimate objective and that leader should learn to trade the personal agenda to God’s agenda. John may God bless you much in wisdom and and respect. John i am behind you following all your steps your are actually my inspration
54 Dan Black // Nov 27, 2009 at 3:54 am
I am looking forward to the new book and hearing you teach it in March.
God Bless
55 David Harper // Nov 28, 2009 at 4:31 am
Looking forward to reading this. Normally I wouldn’t buy a hardback book – I would wait for the paperback edition but I’ve already pre-ordered my copy at amazon.co.uk
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Everyone-Communicates-Few-Connect-Differently/dp/0785214259/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259400602&sr=1-12
56 Trudy Metzger // Nov 30, 2009 at 10:02 pm
I love the look! And look forward to having the finished product in my hands! I enjoyed reading each chapter and only regret that due to prolonged illness in our home, I was not able to do read the last few chapters. I wish you God’s blessing and pray this book outsells any you’ve previously written so that lives will be impacted by the wisdom in it!
Trudy
57 The Sanity Inspector // Dec 1, 2009 at 6:59 pm
I have some inlaws in Korea who are highly placed in their organizations. I’d like to give them copies of Mentoring 101; is it available in a Korean translation? Email’s welcome, thanks.
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