The rallying call to people is to give them hope. When you have hope, that's huge. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I think passion gives you the energy to do what is right, and discipline makes sure you do what is right. So… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Take the emotional temperature of those listening to you. Facial expressions, voice inflection and posture give clues to a person's mood and… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Teams make you better than you are, multiply your value, enable you to do what you do best, allow you to help… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Usually the person who rises within an organization has a good attitude. The promotions did not give that individual an outstanding attitude,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
What you give to help others, builds them up enough that they are able to give to others. It's a cycle that… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Good leaders understand that they are stewards. They must find the best people they can, giving them the opportunity to join in… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Values hold the team together, provide stability for the team to grow upon, measure the team's performance, give direction and guidance and… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. It may mean giving up familiar but limiting patterns, safe but unrewarding work, values no… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Everything is a tradeoff. Everywhere you leave, you leave some good things. The more successful you are, the harder it is to… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Out of what I had received in my development, I was also able to give. The confidence I gained from personal growth… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you're not doing something with your life, then it doesn’t matter how long you live. If you're doing something with your… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
God wants to be our partner throughout life. Too often we are tempted to either carry the entire load ourselves or give… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I kept saying to myself, this is a calling that God has given me. And so with intention I said, "Okay I'm… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If the church is going to make a difference, it will need to go through the "big give-up" stage. Churches will need… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Practice the 101 Percent Principle. Whenever possible, find the 1 percent you do agree on in a difficult situation, and give it… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
There are pockets of the church that will "give up," and reap a bountiful harvest. They are going to have huge success,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Why would God send people to our church if we don't have a great dream? Why would God give a multigifted, multitalented,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I think many people believe the best way they can help others is to criticize them, to give them the benefit of… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Sometimes we hold on to our possessions because we fear we might run out - life seems scarce. But when we believe… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Become a coach, not a king. A coach brings out the best in others, helping them to reach deep down inside and… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
In my leadership conferences, pastors ask, "Do you have a vision for my church?" Many times they want me to give them… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People who add value to others do so intentionally. I say that because to add value, leaders must give of themselves, and… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“Why do so many people do nothing? I think it’s because most of us look at the evils and injustice around us, and we… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Goals not only help you develop initial motivation by making your dreams obtainable, but they also help you continue to be motivated and that… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Vision is a picture of a desired future; a picture of something that I don't possess right now, but it is something I want… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
If you want to make your mother happy, talk to her. If you want to make your father happy, listen. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Passion gives you an advantage over others, because one person with passion is greater than ninety-nine who have only an interest! — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
I thought if I was open and honest, it would help the reader to get open and honest, and they also would realize sometimes… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
A person who has a dream knows what he is willing to give up in order to go up. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
The bottom line on attitude is that a good one helps to increase your possibilities. Pessimists usually get what they expect. So do optimists. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Working together precedes winning together...collaboration is multiplication. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Leaders don't rise to the pinnacle of success without developing the right set of attitudes and habits; they make every day a masterpiece. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Your leadership skills determine the level of your success, and the success of those who work around you. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
