Robert has spent the last few days in a leadership conference with John Maxwell. When we talked after each day of learning, all he could say was – his heart and head were full.
John & Margaret Maxwell - picture from their Christmas note on his leadership blog
In addition to the conference learning, Robert joined a group of people at John’s home for a couple of hours. He enjoyed chatting with John – John’s children – and Margaret Maxwell.
Margaret & John Maxwell have been married more than 4o years. In 2009 I wrote a little bit about them here. I’ve never met them personally – just read his books.
While chatting with Margaret, Robert asked her the question we’re asking every leadership couple we meet: How would you define a meaningful life?
Margaret Maxwell answered, “Having a meaningful life means you’ve obtained respect from those nearest to you – your family and friends.”
During the next day’s teaching, John shared his view of a “successful life” as: “Having love and respect from those closest to you… because they know you.”
It’s a lovely parallel from a connected leadership couple!
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