20 Winners … and no losers!
By20 Winners!
It’s time to announce the winners of the Big Case Giveaway! On April 5, we launched it with these simple rules: leave a comment on that post describing how YOU would use 24 copies of ECFC. The publishers’ favorite 20 comments would WIN 24 copies (a case) of the books.
With all of your comments, you all didn’t make their job easy. In one week, readers left 1,090 comments, with some amazingly creative ideas. All I can say is that I’m glad I wasn’t a judge!
So without further ado, here are the winners, as chosen by staff at Thomas Nelson Publishers. Each will receive one case (24 copies) of Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. I’ve included the comment number along with each name. We’re also notifying all winners via email within the next week.
- #63 Tyler Hartley // Apr 5, 2010 at 4:32 pm
- #64 Deacon Bradley // Apr 5, 2010 at 4:32 pm
- #146 Iana // Apr 5, 2010 at 6:42 pm
- #165 Bryan Burt // Apr 5, 2010 at 8:21 pm
- #263 Sol Greear // Apr 6, 2010 at 8:38 am
- #266 Chaplain Steph // Apr 6, 2010 at 8:49 am
- #275 Linda // Apr 6, 2010 at 9:08 am
- #369 Steve Blair // Apr 6, 2010 at 1:33 pm
- #373 RJ Barros // Apr 6, 2010 at 1:36 pm
- #387 Diana M. // Apr 6, 2010 at 1:43 pm
- #568 Angelee Murray, Sales Director // Apr 7, 2010 at 11:06 am
- #593 Erica Pefferman // Apr 7, 2010 at 2:24 pm
- #724 Paul Gustavson // Apr 7, 2010 at 10:16 pm
- #766 Tracey Messick // Apr 8, 2010 at 1:06 pm
- #792 Sylvia Scott // Apr 8, 2010 at 11:28 pm
- #921 Maryann Garding // Apr 10, 2010 at 1:34 pm
- #989 Julia Muscari // Apr 11, 2010 at 7:44 pm
- #1016 Anton Gunn // Apr 11, 2010 at 8:18 pm
- #1077 Millie Rosado // Apr 11, 2010 at 10:53 pm
- #1081 Edwin Sarmiento // Apr 11, 2010 at 11:19 pm
Congratulations to all of you! Now what’s this about…
No Losers?
We were only able to choose 20 winners of a free case of books. But based on your overwhelming response, it’s clear that many of you value the message of Everyone Communicates, Few Connect and would love to share it with others.
So, as a special thank you to all of my blog readers, we’ve arranged for a limited-time discount on the book:
45% off the cover price!
That’s just $14.29/each.
This opportunity comes thanks to 800ceoread.com. They’re offering this special price from now until May 7, 2010. If you are interested just CLICK HERE.
I hope this is helpful to you. Feel free to share this offer with anyone you think might benefit from it.
Thank you again for participating! Your ideas were amazing.
Remember to take advantage of this discount offer
from 800ceoread.com
between now and May 7, 2010.
Congratulations winners! It’s a good book.
Graça e paz amado, fico feliz em ver o Senhor lhe dado muita sabedoria, conhecimento, para ensinar a sua igreja a crescer, faço parte do “Lidere” em Betim, Minas Gerais, Brasil, Jesus continue abençoando você!!!!
Dr. Maxwell & Thomas Nelson,
I want to thank you for the Opportunity to win a case of books! I was excited knowing I had a chance! In this writing I want to offer my Congratulations to all of the winners and to everyone that entered!
I am so looking forward to reading this book!
John Buchanan
Congratulations to all of the winners, may this beautiful gift bring lots of joy and new knowledge to the groups of people you intend to impact in order to connect with others and promote an open and evergrowing community based of principles and inspiration
Wohooo!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!! Cannot wait to get them and execute the plan asap!!!
Hey guys and gals, well done! May this win inspire you to greater attempts in future.
Sohan
Its amazing to receive a gift like that . a case of wisdom. Its unheard off. Literature is hard to find especiaally good and excellent literature from John.
Use the books to help pastor especially from third world, countries like Zambia.It is a well-known fact that in places were no many televisions or computers exist like rural Zambia, reading is a primary leisure activity. People spend hours reading books and travel to lands far away-in their minds. The only tragedy is that, with time, people have lost their skill and passion to read. The reason being that , no good books like these of Jon exist here.There are many other ‘exciting’ and thrilling options available, aside from bad books. And that is a shame because reading offers a productive approach to improving vocabulary and word power. Reading nurtures one’s spiritual stance.It is advisable to indulge in at least half an hour of good reading a day to keep abreast of the various styles of writing and new vocabulary.This will only be possible when good books of Maxwell flood Arfica and Zambia in particular.
It is observed that pastors who love reading have comparatively higher IQs. They are more creative and do better in the community and the church they serve. It is recommended that serminaries and Bible colleges inculcate the importance of reading to their seminarrians in the early years. Reading is said to significantly help in developing vocabulary, and reading aloud helps to build a strong emotional bond between the pastor and congregants especially if excellent books are read. Reading helps in mental development and is known to stimulate the muscles of the eyes. Reading is an activity that involves greater levels of concentration and adds to the conversational skills of the reader. It is an indulgence that enhances the knowledge acquired, consistently. The habit of reading also helps readers to decipher new words and phrases that they come across in everyday conversations. The habit can become a healthy addiction and adds to the information available on various topics. It helps us to stay in-touch with contemporary writers as well as those from the days of yore and makes us sensitive to global issues.
Thanks to the project
Rev Estakio Ndalama
Zambia
Although I am disappointed that I did not win, after reading the posts of the winners I agree that they are the most deserving! Congratulations to all of you! I’m thankful there are true leaders among us!
Hi everyone. Congratulations to the winners – what a blessing! My ordered copy of the book finally arrived in South Africa yesterday, just in time for the long weekend. I got chapter one under the belt and had a good laugh –I have also raised 3 boys and can so relate to the gun caps and the spanking.
I knew that being a South African, winning was not really an option. However, I have not totally swept my idea under the carpet; in fact the more I think about it, the more I still want to do it. So I have decided to ask God to open the doors and give me the opportunity to put a God inspired idea into action for His glory. Thank you to John & Thomas Nelson for getting this creativity going – the world can do with a lot more connection etc.
So… I would like to challenge the other 1070 entrants to pray about finding a way to implement their ideas. (self included) I look forward to hearing the feedback and impact from those who won. Have a blessed weekend connecting with your family and friends.
Blessings & prayers, Amanda
(I was 308, but moved to 317)
Congrats to the winners. If it couldn’t have been me I am glad it was you. I am taking advantage of the discount offer for the book and I look forward to seeing Mr. Maxwell in person at the 5 Linx National Convention in Atlanta in May.
Thanks, even if I did not win but I did not lose. I have bought a copy already 2 weeks ago from Manna’s at NZ$27. I enjoyed reading it, congratulation to the winners and hope your book does not add to your collection but make use of it..
Bless you..
Wennie
Wow! Thank you soOOO much!! But now I have to live up to that promise!
I’m very excited and can’t wait to get started.
The Lord bless you,
Sol
WELL GOD HAS A PURPOSE 4 EVERYTING.
CONGRATS TO ALL WINNERS,
MORE GRACE THIS MINISTRY,THANKS.
Graat
Thank you so much Mr. Maxwell and Thomas Nelson Publishing. I nearly flipped out of my chair as I saw I was one of the winners-Praise God, that’s what I have to say-and Thank You!!. I was with two of the teen board members this weekend for the Girl’s CEO Connection -Realizing a Vision Conferences. I mentioned to them how I wanted to win the books so they would get a copy. Now they will be thrilled I know-especially as the two of them I talked to will be graduating from high school.
It’s so exciting. I can barely wait to give everyone their books. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Sylvia Scott
Felicitaciones a los ganadores se lo merecen y que sean multiplicadores de este nuevo libro y que al ponerlo en practica brillen y se conecten con su gente q aman y que tanto lo necesitan, saludos, por cierto cuando sale para America Latina el libro en español????
I am so excited! What a blessing! I am ready to get started. Thank you John Maxwell and Thank you Thomas Nelson. What a privilege and opportunity. I will be opening the first every lending library in our facility very soon. What an awesome tool to begin with. I couldn’t be more blessed.
Chaplain Steph
I just received the e-mail stating we were winners! A thousand times, THANK YOU…Thomas Nelson for your grand generosity, and John Maxwell and staff, for your continued “giving” to the masses, and for even thinking of posting it on Facebook! We are so excited about giving the books out at our next meeting, and are about to order our very own personal copy now! God bless you all for your thoughtfulness and kindness. -Victor and Diana Morales
Unbelievable! Thank you so very much!!! I almost bought the book last week forgetting I submitted an entry and something in my gut said to hold on. Praise God!!!!! My organization is in for a real treat!Thanks again, now I’m off to writing an action plan!
I was surfing the Internet to find associations with my name and I found this…What a surprise! Now if only I can find the email sent to me as I get tons of spam on a regular basis
I’ve been a fan of John Maxwell for almost 10 years now and it is a great opportunity to continuously learn, not just from him but from everybody who’s becoming a part of this community
Wow! This is awesome! I am so grateful and I know the men will be inspired. I can hardly wait to get started. Thank you, again.
HI Everyone!!! Whether you are a winner of the signed book, a whole case like me, or you purchased or about to purchase the book, please join us at our “ECFC BOOK CLUB” group, our facebook online community, to have an active conversation about the principles Mr Maxwell discusses in his book “Everyone Communicates Few Connect”. I will be facilitating the conversation with new questions each week one chapter at a time… This will be a great opportunity for us to actively learn from each other and on our own as we review these important principles. As soon as I get the case and distribute my books I will get us started with thought provoking questions; meanwhile, feel free to join, start sharing with each other… and tell your friends!!!!