Inspirational Quotes by John C. Maxwell · Page 4

Success is not what you leave to but what you leave behind

— John C. Maxwell

To measure a leader, put a tape around his heart, not his head.

— John C. Maxwell

If something can be done 80% as well by someone else, delegate!

— John C. Maxwell

The law of process says — leaders develop daily, not in a day.

— John C. Maxwell

Remember, itÂ’s the finish, not the start, that counts the most in life.

— John C. Maxwell

Question for God every morning: What is the main event today? What do you want me to focus on today?

— John C. Maxwell

Those closest to me will determine the level of my success.

— John C. Maxwell

People can open doors for you, but you ... must walk through.

— John C. Maxwell

If your a leader, do everything you can to grow yourself and create the right environment for others to grow.

— John C. Maxwell

If you travel alone, you can probably go faster. But the journey will never be as rewarding, and you probably won't be…

— John C. Maxwell

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

Leaders don't rise to the pinnacle of success without developing the right set of attitudes and habits; they make every day a…

— John C. Maxwell

Earn the right to be heard by listening to others. Seek to understand a situation before making judgments about it.

— John C. Maxwell

The GREATEST battle you wage against FAILURE occurs on the INSIDE, not the OUTSIDE.

— John C. Maxwell

Be willing to absorb some risk and failures to allow people freedom to express themselves.

— John C. Maxwell

You are the only person who can label what you do a failure. Failure is subjective.

— John C. Maxwell

You cannot buy or win happiness. You must choose it.

— John C. Maxwell

If you aren't making any mistakes, it's a sure sign you're playing it too safe.

— John C. Maxwell

..Our level of influence is not the same with everyone.

— John C. Maxwell

The measure of a leader is not the number of people who serve him, but the number of people he serves.

— John C. Maxwell

What you are going to be tomorrow, you are becoming today.

— John C. Maxwell

The depth of your mythology is the extent of your effectiveness.

— John C. Maxwell

Every time I have had a breakthrough in my life, it has been because of Prayer

— John C. Maxwell

Although it's admirable to be ambitious and hard-working, it's more desirable to be smart-working.

— John C. Maxwell

Point out a great strength of someone in your life today!

— John C. Maxwell

Never underestimate the power of an encouraging word.

— John C. Maxwell

Everything begins with a decision. Then, we have to manage that decision for the rest of your life.

— John C. Maxwell

Most People have a desire to look for the exception instead of the desire to become exceptional.

— John C. Maxwell

Connecting is the key to Influence. Influence is the key to Leading. Leading is the key to Success!

— John C. Maxwell

Never allow others to put obstacles in the pathway of your dreams

— John C. Maxwell

Leadership, like responsibility, is a voluntary act.

— John C. Maxwell

Your life begins to change when you change something you do every day.

— John C. Maxwell

You can never be more outside of you, than what's in you

— John C. Maxwell

Leading well is not about enriching yourself - it's about empowering others

— John C. Maxwell

True Leadership always begins with the inner person.

— John C. Maxwell

Before you can do anything else in the lives of others, you must show them love.

— John C. Maxwell

Anyone who loves his opinions more than his teammates will advance his opinions but set back his team.

— John C. Maxwell

If a person doesn't govern his temper, his temper will govern him.

— John C. Maxwell

Don't ever be impressed with goal setting. Be impressed with goal getting.

— John C. Maxwell

Character makes trust possible, and trust is the foundation of leadership.

— John C. Maxwell