A person's level of income and their desire to give have nothing to do with one another. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People may teach what they know, but they reproduce what they are. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
We cannot consistently behave in a way that is inconsistent with our beliefs. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The smartest person in the room is never as smart as all the people in the room. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Everything begins with a decision. Then, we have to manage that decision for the rest of your life. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I believe that everyone chooses how to approach life. If you're proactive, you focus on preparing. If you're reactive, you end up… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less. How do you gain influence from people? You invest in them. How do you invest… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Find something you like to do so much that you would gladly do it for nothing; then learn to do it so… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you are in a leadership position, do not rely on your title to convince people to follow you. Build relationships. Win… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When we are foolish, we want to conquer the world. When we are wise, we want to conquer ourselves. That begins when… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Wanting to win isn't enough. You have to go through a process to improve. That takes patience, perseverance, and intentionality. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
No matter if you're just starting out or if you are at the peak of your career, the more you work in… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Now more than ever I am aware that a person's significant birthdays can either mark the passage of time, or they can… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The purpose of leadership is to take others to the top. And when you take others who might not make it to… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
What I had been taught all my life was not true: experience is not the best teacher! Some people learn and grow… — 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
Leaders need to remember that the point of leading is not to cross the finish line first. It's to take people across… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
To gain credibility, you must consistently demonstrate three things: Initiative: You have to get up to go up. Sacrifice: You have to… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The secret to success can be found in people's daily agendas. If they do something intentional to grow every day, they move… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Cats do what cats do, ducks do what ducks do, and eagles do what eagles, do. If you take a duck and… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I've been told that certain species of fish will grow according to the size of their environment. Put them in a tiny… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The only thing we can control is what we do in the present. The more we replay yesterday, the further we get… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Maturity does not always come with age; sometimes age comes alone. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Question for God every morning: What is the main event today? What do you want me to focus on today? — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The greatest handicap a person has is not realizing his potential. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Experience teaches nothing, but evaluated experience teaches everything. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Working on a weakness within a strength zone will always produce positive results. Working on a weakness outside of the strength zone… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you do the things you need to do when you need to do them, then someday you can do the things… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The more intentional you are about your leadership growth, the greater your potential for becoming the leader you're capable of being. Never… — 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
