“Leaders Who Attract Followers . . . Need to Be Needed Leaders Who Develop Leaders . . . Want to Be Succeeded” — 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
When a leader is upbeat in the face of discouraging circumstances, others admire that quality and want to be like her. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
A trustworthy leader goes the extra mile to remedy strained relationships, even when it doesn't appear to be required. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Teamwork makes the dream work, but a vision becomes a nightmare when the leader has a big dream and a bad team. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“The higher you want to climb, the more you need leadership. The greater the impact you want to make, the greater your… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The more credible you are, the more confidence people place in you, thereby allowing you the privilege of influencing their lives. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Passion creates energy and magnetically pulls co-workers and customers into a shared vision, and it is exceptionally strong when linked with a… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The key to becoming a more efficient leader isn't checking off all the items on your to-do list each day. It's in… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Great communication depends on two simple skills-context, which attunes a leader to the same frequency as his or her audience, and delivery,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The collective influence of you and the other leaders will bring the rest along. If this does not happen, divided interest and… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Grow a leader-grow the organization. A company cannot grow without until its leaders grow within. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The best place for a leader isn't always at the top position. It is the place where they can serve the best… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Effective leaders don't gather things just for themselves; they do it in order to give to others. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leaders have two characteristics: first they are going somewhere, and second they are able to persuade other people to go with them. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you don't have the ability to see when to stand up and the conviction to do it, you'll never be an… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
A leader's ability to convey confidence and his ability to communicate effectively are similar. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Loyalty to the leader reaches its highest peak when the follower has personally grown through the mentorship of the leader. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Any leader who asks the right questions of the right people has the potential to discover and develop great ideas. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you really want to be a successful leader, you must develop other leaders around you. You must establish a team. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When people respect someone as a person, they admire her. When they respect her as a friend, they love her. When they… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People today are desperate for leaders, but they want to be influenced only by individuals they can trust, persons of good character. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Without leadership ability,a person's impact is only a fraction of what it could be with good leadership. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from Influence. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Too often when people think of their journey into leadership, they envision a career path. What they should be thinking about is… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Great leaders understand that the right attitude will set the right atmosphere, which enables the right response from others. — 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
All leaders make mistakes. They are a part of life. Successful leaders recognize their errors, learn from them, and work to correct… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“It's not the position that makes the leader; it's the leader that makes the position. " -STANLEY HUFFTY” — 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
The success of a vision is determined by its ownership by both the leader and the people. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Your goal as a leader isn't to be indispensable to the people you lead; it is to leave your people something that… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Personal and organizational effectiveness is proportionate to the strength of leadership. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The bottomline in leadership isn't how far we advance ourselves but how far we advance others. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The best way a mentor can prepare another leader is to expose him or her to other great people. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you want to lead you must learn. If you want to continue to lead you must continue to learn. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leadership deals with people and their dynamics, which are continually changing. The challenge of leadership is to create change and facilitate growth. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
A leader's attitude is caught by his or her followers more quickly than his or her actions. — 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
