Thinking for a Change

11 Ways Highly Successful People Approach Life and Work

By: John C. Maxwell

Narrated by: John C. Maxwell

Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

At the heart of John C. Maxwell's brilliant and inspiring program is a simple premise: To do well in life, we must first think well. But can we actually learn new mental habits? Thinking for a Change answers that with a resounding "yes" - and shows that your thinking can indeed change your life.

Drawing on the words and deeds of many of the world's greatest leaders, this empowering audiobook helps you access your thinking style, guides you to new ones, and step by step teaches you the secrets of:

Big Picture Thinking - seeing the world beyond your own needs and how that leads to great ideas

Focused Thinking - removing mental clutter and distractions to realize your full potential

Creative Thinking - stepping out of the "box" and making breakthroughs

Shared Thinking - working with others to compound results

Reflective Thinking - looking at the past to gain a better understanding of the future
and much more...

Listen to everything by John C. Maxwell.

©2003 John C. Maxwell (P)2003 Time Warner AudioBooks, A division of the AOL Time Warner Book Group

Critic reviews

"The step-by-step format is bolstered by inspirational quotes, personal insights and high-profile anecdotal evidence." (Publishers Weekly)

2 book of 4 of author

this is a great book to read. I have read 2 books of the same author. loved it

This book was very insightful!

The information was very clear and helpful so I can continue grow in how I think! Thank You this book is a blessing!

Time to change the way of thinking.

It brought new and old ways of thinking for me and it gave me great possible ways to help others.

One of the Best Books by John Maxwell

This is one of the few books by John Maxwell that I've both listened to the audiobook and read the hardcover book as its so good in the way it teaches us how to think more effectively in every area of our lives. This book is not just a leadership book but has practical application for everyday life and it has changed my perspective and thinking patterns for the better.

Excellent!

John's approach to this Topic is excellent!

Life changing - a must read!

Would you listen to Thinking for a Change again? Why?

Again and again! I so enjoyed this because it made me think, for a change.

What other book might you compare Thinking for a Change to and why?

The Magic of Thinking Big. It's the same topic and the same positive approach.

Which scene was your favorite?

None really as it was all good. Can't think of a negative or poorly spoken part of it.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

All of it! I was practically vibrating with thoughts and ideas and reason to change.

Any additional comments?

Get and read it and don't hide it away - then share it!

Good book.

You have to being a mind set to listen to theses books, but if you are there, they can be life altering.

Very useful book

I think this book is essential to those who are welling to live (a life).

Succinct and useful

Maxwell is a well practiced story teller. He uses good examples and has designed a solid framework for this book. All of the main points are told clearly. It makes sense. You get an insight into how to think like you know you should and plenty of ideas to take away and practice with. Well worth a listen.

Add to your Secret of Success Library

After listening this book I realize the importance and impact of changing my thinking to change my life. In reflecting I also realize that many of the highly respected people that I look up to use many of the principal thought patterns introduced in this book. I found some of their secrets! I will be applying right away what was introduced to me and hope to empower others in changing their thought life.