Leaders are less interested in their position and more interested in their positive impact on others. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
It was in the mid-70's, '74 or '75 I started doing leadership conferences for pastors and in '79 I wrote my first… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
It is the leaders job to add significance to the lives of the people he leads. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
There are two kinds of pride, both good and bad. 'Good pride' represents our dignity and self-respect. 'Bad pride' is the deadly… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Many times when people leave churches we think it's a doctrinal issue, but most of the time it's a leadership issue. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
There are three qualities a leader must exemplify to build trust: competence, connection, and character. — 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
Credibility is a leader's currency. With it, he or she is solvent; without it, he or she is bankrupt. — 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 most important personal-growth phrase you will ever hear a good leader say to you is “follow me.” — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leaders who are kind of insecure or egocentric, they basically sabotage themselves. — 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
Effective leaders don't gather things just for themselves; they do it in order to give to others. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“It’s not the position that makes the leader; it’s the leader that makes the position.”,” — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Not realizing what you want is a problem of knowledge. Not pursuing what you want is a problem of motivation. Not achieving… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“To lead any way other than by example, we send a fuzzy picture of leadership to others. If we work on improving… — 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
Failing forward is the ability to get back up after you've been knocked down, learn from your mistake, and move forward in… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. Leaders who are good navigators are capable of… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“The effectiveness of your work will never rise above your ability to lead and influence others. You cannot produce consistently on a… — 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
