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
It's better to give ideas away and contribute to another person's success than to have them lying dormant. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
All visions begin with relationships. My relationship with God is where I receive the vision; my relationship with my people is where… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People do not give from the top of their purses but from the bottom of their hearts. If you desire to become… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Seven Steps to Success 1) Make a commitment to grow daily. 2) Value the process more than events. 3) Don't wait for… — 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
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
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
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
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
The trials and pressures of life--and how we face them--often define us. Confronted by adversity, many people give up while others rise… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Poem by Howard A. Walter (Character) I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for… — 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
A person who has a dream knows what he is willing to give up in order to go up. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
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 Image
Working together precedes winning together...collaboration is multiplication. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
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 Image
Your leadership skills determine the level of your success, and the success of those who work around you. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
