Leading well is not about enriching yourself - it's about empowering others — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The real test of leadership isn't where you start out. It's where you end up. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Inexperienced leaders are quick to lead before knowing anything about the people they intend to lead. But mature leaders listen, learn and… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Without a vision people in leadership positions perish. You not only lose your people, you lose the person who is in a… — 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
Thank God for the tough times. They are the reason you are there - to be the leader. If everything was going… — 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
Diligent follow-up and follow-through will set you apart from the crowd and communicate excellence. — 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
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
Achievement comes to someone when he is able to do great things for himself. Success comes when he empowers followers to do… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Transmit your vision emotionally by gaining credibility, demonstrating passion, establishing relationships and communicating a felt need. Transmit it logically by confronting reality,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“Trying to get the right person in the right job can take a lot of time and energy. Let’s face it. Isn’t… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leaders who fail to prune their pride will meet demise. That's not a guess, it's a guarantee. With pride, it's not a… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People have a seed to success within them. Most never find it and therefore fail to reach their potential. Occasionally, a leader… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The first order of things to be changed is me, the leader. After I consider how hard it is to change myself,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you are a leader, you should never forget that everyone needs encouragement. And everyone who receives it - young or old,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
For many many years, I've taught, not only leadership, but I've taught people that they need a personal growth plan. Growth is… — 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
Your leadership skills determine the level of your success, and the success of those who work around you. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“Leaders Who Attract Followers . . . Need to Be Needed Leaders Who Develop Leaders . . . Want to Be Succeeded” — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Earn the right to be heard by listening to others. Seek to understand a situation before making judgments about it. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
A great leader has the ability to instill within his people confidence in themselves. — 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
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
Grow a leader-grow the organization. A company cannot grow without until its leaders grow within. — 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
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
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
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
The more seriously you take your growth, the more seriously your people will take you. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
One is too small a number to achieve greatness. No accomplishment of real value has ever been achieved by a human being… — 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
“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
Working together precedes winning together...collaboration is multiplication. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leaders don't rise to the pinnacle of success without developing the right set of attitudes and habits; they make every day a masterpiece. — 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
