Many times we ask people to march outwardly, when we haven't yet spent the needed time inwardly. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Many times when people leave churches we think it's a doctrinal issue, but most of the time it's a leadership issue. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Nothing separates successful people from unsuccessful people more than how they use their time! — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The first time you say something, it's heard. The second time, it's recognized, and the third time it's learned. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
It's true that charisma can make a person stand out for a moment, but character sets a person apart for a lifetime. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“people with a positive attitude focus their time and attention on solutions, not problems.” — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People who use time wisely spend it on activities that advance their overall purpose in life. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
With a little faith in themselves people, people can do miraculous things. But without it, they have a really tough time. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Knowing the future is difficult, controlling the future is impossible. Knowing today is essential; controlling today is possible. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The wrong action done at the wrong time spells disaster The right action done at the wrong time spells resistance The wrong… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“the difference between who you are today and who you will be in five years will be the people you spend time… — 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
I do a lot of conferences, a lot of leadership training. For about six or seven years I've been making this statement… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Remember, at the time God gives us a vision, we never have the resources available to accomplish it. We don't have the… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
There's a tendency for us to think that the secret of our success is something that is mystical and maybe someday my… — 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
Many times when people have a vision, they think in terms of a big vision - I want to take my city… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Over time, is it easier or harder to sustain your influence within your organization? With charisma alone, influence becomes increasingly more difficult… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“Look at last week’s schedule. How much of your time did you devote to regular, disciplined activities? Did you do anything to… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
No matter your title, people will not follow you if they don’t trust you. Whether you are just taking over a team… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Intentional living is the bridge to significance. At the end of every year, I take time out to reflect and evaluate the… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
As a leader, you have to take responsibility for your own failures as well as successes. That's the only way you'll learn.… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I've known people who thought that reaching their potential would come from shoring up their weaknesses. But do you know what happens… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Where there is no hope in the future, there is no power in the present. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Every time I have had a breakthrough in my life, it has been because of Prayer — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Many people help construct our attitudes at a certain time and place. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Most pastors have a hard time grasping a vision. But vision is the indispensable quality of a leader. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The moment you place a label on someone, you begin to treat him or her accordingly. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“Spend 80 percent of your time on the most promising 20 percent of the potential leaders around you.” — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Without love, there can be no connection, no future, and no success together. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you don’t try to create the future you want, you must endure the future you get. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you're a leader, it's important to set aside time to quiet yourself and listen for God's direction. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Pastors need to find their place in the community of believers by spending time with God. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Thank God for the tough times. They are the reason you are there - to be the leader. If everything was going… — 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
