According to Gannett Media (USA TODAY...), John "has put his finger on the pulse of the world."

He is the author of several acclaimed books and CDs, including The Big Five for Life - Leadership's Greatest Secret, The Why Café, and Life Safari.  His works have been translated into 17 languages and been best sellers around the world. 

In 2007, John was honored alongside Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong, Deepak Chopra, and Tom Peters as one of the 100 Most Influential Thought Leaders in the field of leadership and personal development.

He holds a masters degree from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Business – and has provided guidance to leaders around the world regarding what great leadership is and how it drives profitability. 

When he isn’t writing or speaking, John spends extensive time traveling. He and his wife’s longest trip was a nine-month backpacking adventure circumnavigating the globe. He has taken additional extended trips to the Amazon Basin, Yucatan Peninsula, and China.