
Talent Is Never Enough
Discover the Choices That Will Take You Beyond Your Talent
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People everywhere are proving leadership expert John C. Maxwell right - that talent is never enough. Read the headlines, watch the highlights, or just step out your front door. Some talented people reach their full potential, while others self-destruct or remain trapped in mediocrity. What makes the difference? Maxwell, the go-to guru for business professionals across the globe, insists that the choices people make - not merely the talent they inherit - propel them to greatness. It is what you add to your talent that makes the greatest difference. With authentic examples and time-tested wisdom, Maxwell shares 13 attributes you need to maximize your potential and live the life of your dreams.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-17-19
Great Read
different type of perspective on talent rather than just working hard it's good to see different elements come to place and talented plus people
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- Jbowden
- 05-23-23
Excellent as expected
Another enjoyable book for the collection. Great storytelling with significant meaning for self improvement in truth that your talent will only get you so far!
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- Kjel
- 02-25-15
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love almost all of john Maxwell work. always enjoy listening to him heard him many times and learn tons. also referred the book to college coaches
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- Annette
- 04-14-24
Encouraging
Mr. Maxwell’s books are favorites. This one is among his many very helpful heart influencers!
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- Latasha McCray
- 04-11-19
Are you a talent +person?
Great book. We all need to become talent + people. Talent along is not sufficient. There's a seed of greatness in every positive thing we do.
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- Lester D. Deane
- 04-12-17
Very well written
I really enjoyed this book. John Maxwell carefully disassembles the meaning of talent and through that process reveals great insight as to why it's just not enough. This book will strengthen your understanding of what talent is and what it isn't. It will also help you discover weak areas that you can become aware of, while helping you embrace your strengths.
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- Joe Powers
- 06-29-21
Gets to the root of talent
The way that John breaks down each segment of the book with his story telling us magnificent! His talent to draw you with the simplest story allows you to fully understand his meaning!
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- Markomyt1
- 01-14-20
Life is full of choices
Choose to be a better you and listen to this.
John Maxwell has cracked the code on the difference between talent and success.
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- Peter
- 08-01-13
Another John Maxwell Classic!
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Yes. I enjoyed everything about this book. It was well written, and well delivered. I totally recommend this book.
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It made me laugh.
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Great book!
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- Estelle M. Charles-Newton
- 01-22-19
What I now know and understand.
Great book, informative and eye-opening! I learned a lot of what I need to do for myself as well as others.
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