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
I vividly remember a conversation I had many years ago in 1974, which marked a turning point in my leadership journey. I… — 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
Leaders who fail to lift others in the long run, fail to lift themselves. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Most people who want to get ahead do it backward. They think, 'I'll get a bigger job, then I'll learn how to… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Smart leaders believe only half of what they hear. Discerning leaders know which have to believe. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leadership is seeing the possibilities in a situation while others are seeing the limitations. — 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
“Many people view leadership the same way they view success, hoping to go as far as they can, to climb the ladder,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
To lead yourself, use your head; to lead others, use your heart. Always touch a person's heart before you ask him for… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Coming together is a beginning, and staying together is progress, but only when teams sweat together do they find success. — 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
Most People have a desire to look for the exception instead of the desire to become exceptional. — 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
Find something you like to do so much that you would gladly do it for nothing; then learn to do it so… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When a person starts to talk about their dreams, it's as if something bubbles up from within. Their eyes brighten, their face… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Acquiring and keeping good people is a leader's most important task. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The leader’s Attitude is like a thermostat for the place she works. If her attitude is good, the atmosphere is pleasant, and… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leaders need to remember that the point of leading is not to cross the finish line first. It's to take people across… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Inspiring others to do better work is the accomplishment of a leader. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Positional leaders ignore the fact that every person has hopes, dreams, desires, and goals of his own. And leaders must bring their… — 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
“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
