Failure happens. You might as well profit from it.
John Maxwell’s latest book, How to Get a Return on Failure, contains his newest and most helpful insights on one of his best-known subjects: how to have the right attitude toward adversity, problems, and failure. In his most pragmatic book on this topic, he’ll set you up for success by sharing eight impactful lessons on embracing failure and learning to profit from it. Never let failure get the better of you again. Let John teach you how to adopt the same positive outlook on life that has made him so successful, and learn to get a profit from every loss.
John C. Maxwell’s newest book shows you how to:
Rethink what failure actually means
Learn to separate emotion from evaluation
Move forward stronger—not smaller
Includes Chapter Discussion Questions
A leadership book you don’t just read—you work through.
Each chapter ends with discussion questions designed to spark conversation, reflection, and real-world application—whether you’re leading yourself or leading others.
Use it with a team
Perfect for leadership teams, staff meetings, and professional development settings where discussion leads to alignment and action.
Use it in a group
Ideal for small groups, masterminds, book clubs, and cohort-based learning environments.
Use it as a facilitator
A ready-made tool for coaches, trainers, and leadership developers guiding others through growth and change.
Lessons on Failure from John C. Maxwell
The Fruit of Failure
Do The Hard Things
Review The Game Tape
❝Failure is like setting concrete. The longer you stay in it, the harder it becomes and the more difficult it is to get out.❞
— John C. Maxwell