It is the leaders job to add significance to the lives of the people he leads. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leadership has less to do with position than it does with disposition. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The leader's attitude helps determine the attitudes of the followers. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leadership involves the heavy burden of responsibility, and the fear of getting it wrong can paralyze a leader. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Creative leaders inherently know when rules need to be challenged, and they can see when a more flexible approach should be taken. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Every sailor knows that you can't sail a ship that isn't moving forward, strong leaders understand that to change direction, you first… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Talented performers flock to the best and brightest leaders, and these leaders in turn lift the lids off their people and uncork… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
No matter what our circumstances, our greatest limitation isn't the leader above us - it's the spirit within us. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Anybody who thinks that they are a leader and doesn't have anyone following them is just out for a walk. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The best leaders are readers of people. They have the intuitive ability to understand others by discerning how they feel and recognizing… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
How do leaders serve their people? They may pay good wages and treat employees with respect. — 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
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
Whenever a high-profile leader dies, people immediately attempt to summarize that person's life in a sentence. Often, critics and commentators get caught… — 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
Insecure leaders think everything is about them, and as a result, every action, every piece of information, every decision is put through… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Openness by the leader paves the way for ownership by the people. Without ownership, changes will be short term. Changing people's habits… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
All great leaders have understood that their number one responsibility is cultivating their own discipline and personal growth. Those who cannot lead… — 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
There is no quicker way to earn respect as a leader than being slow to speak. It is called listening and it… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The position does not make you a leader. The title, the promotion, the fancy corner office do not make you a leader.… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you have great people around you, they will take you higher than your dream will. Leaders are never self-made. Those closest… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. Don't ever underestimate the power of planning. You… — 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
Followers are always watching what you do. And people do what people see! If you are a leader seeking to make your… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
A successful person finds the right place for himself. But a successful leader finds the right place for others. Few things in… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People who are not leaders automatically gravitate toward lines--limitations set by others. Many people are taught this in kindergarten when they are… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
A leader who develops people adds; a leader who develops leaders multiplies. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The strength of any organization is a direct result of the strength of its leaders. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
While a good leader sustains momentum, a great leader increases 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
