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. == Early life and education == John Calvin Maxwell was born in Garden City, Michigan, in 1947. His father was in ministry. Maxwell completed a bachelor's degree at Circleville Bible College in 1969, a Master of Di…