Transforming the Nation One Leader at a Time
Updated: April 10, 2026
Manila, Philippines. Maxwell Leadership, the world’s premier leadership, coaching, and corporate training brand, recently concluded its successful inaugural Maxwell Leadership Philippines Summit 2026!
Held last February 18 at Marquis BGC in Taguig City, the conference shared insights and transformative strategies to expand influence, lead with conviction, and create lasting impact in different areas of leadership. Most importantly, it framed the conference with a call to action of “Transforming the Nation”, beyond the usual top-of-mind answers such as the government, the private sector, or the family, but also by a combination of different spheres of influence including businesses, media, faith, and the public, which can only be initiated through a common important factor – YOU!
“Leading well is not about enriching yourself – it’s about empowering others.” – John C. Maxwell
Indeed, it starts with each and everyone of us – to symbolically take up arms – being the proactive initiators of change towards leadership made better; as endorsed by lead speaker and fellow transformational leader Chris Robinson, EVP for Entrepreneurial Solutions – Maxwell Leadership Global.
Opening with the concept of ME Leadership, Robinson highlighted an important aspect to jumpstart your leadership drive – by realising and accepting wholeheartedly that “Leadership starts with Me”. Taking ownership of this ideology sets one’s readiness in the right direction.
“Average people hear things but don’t do anything. Above-average people hear things and then do things.” shares Robinson
Chris further emphasised that we need to “add value to people so they can multiply by themselves“.
This was subsequently complemented by Maxwell Leadership Global EVP for Global Expansion Craig Ratliff, through the “Me to You Leadership,”giving importance to “adding value to others” as the core of essence of YOU Leadership; and augmented by fellow speakers Edric Mendoza, President of Maxwell Leadership Philippines, and Blue Avelino, CEO of Maxwell Leadership Philippines.
“Are you ready to go higher? Not just for yourself, but for your family, your team, and your country. Personal growth starts with you, but it doesn’t stop with you. It stops when you start pouring into others.,” adds Ratliff.
And finally, We Leadership solidified the concepts together, encouraging the audience towards joining the advocacy of transforming the nation as a community. This was highlighted through the panel discussions through various industry lenses as echoed by panelists Congressman Roman Romulo,Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto, media icon Karen Davila, and health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon, among others.
Altogether, the series emphasized investing in yourself – so you can eventually ‘lead others better’, decisively ‘leading with others in mind’, and ultimately ‘winning & leading together’ – integrating the transformation.
“ME Leadership is raising your personal goals to impact your sphere of influence,” points-out Edric Mendoza, President of MLPH
Globally-Recognized Leadership Authority
As a foundational principle, Maxwell Leadership strongly believes that values-based leadership can provide powerful and positive change for any organization. As a team of internationally recognized thought-leaders led by the world’s most influential leadership expert John C. Maxwell himself, they share time-tested proprietary leadership principles, which the 700-strong participants of the conference benefitted from.
The Maxwell Leadership Philippines Summit also brought together Philippine leaders from the sectors of education, family, health, business, faith, government, and media. Aside from those mentioned above, these include Cecilio Pedro, Ardy Roberto, Joy Mendoza, Bishop Noel Pantoja, and Maxwell Certified Team Members Minette Carag, Jonathan Engalla,and Ritessh Bhattia – united by the common mission of championing values-based leadership for national transformation.
“[Nations rise]…when families, faith, education, media, business, health, and yes, the government come together and decide that evil must stop and only good must be done. And all this starts with me as it does with you,” shares Blue Avelino, CEO of MLPH
The summit was also presented by IAM Worldwide and co-presented by United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI); with major sponsor Seaoil; official advocacy partner World Vision Philippines; official gourmet partner Luka’s Butter Steaks, official media partners Manila Standard and Business Mirror; official marketing partners GIPDEX, ITD Worldwide, and DigitalCircles; official digital media partner NegoSentro; and official merchandise partner Worship Generation.
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Maxwell Leadership® Certification
With almost four decades of growing leaders around the world through millions of books sold and practical leadership principles used by everyday people, major corporations, and national governments alike, MLPH also stresses the need for continued learning and growth for leaders through the Maxwell Leadership® Certification. It equips leaders with tools and support needed to lead powerful, positive change based on people, philosophy, performance, and potential.
With 40,000+ Maxwell Leadership® Certified Consultants in more than 160 countries. These influential changemakers multiply the leadership capacity of those around them, exponentially increasing their collective ability to change the world for the better.
Start your transformational journey today by knowing more about Maxwell Leadership Philippines and how to become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Consultant through their website https://maxwellleadership.com.ph/
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