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
No matter where you are in your leadership journey, never forget that what got you to where you are won't get you… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Successful people do what is right no matter how they feel, and by doing right, they feel good. — 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
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
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
Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others. — 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
If you can become the leader you ought to be on the inside, you will be able to become the person you… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Failure is not a one-time event; it's how you deal with life along the way. Until you breathe your last breath, you're… — 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
A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence, and that cannot be mandated. It must be earned.… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Growth demands a temporary surrender of security. It may mean giving up familiar but limiting patterns, safe but unrewarding work, values no… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
To gain credibility, you must consistently demonstrate three things: Initiative: You have to get up to go up. Sacrifice: You have to… — 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
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
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
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
While personal maturity may mean being able to see beyond yourself, leadership maturity means considering others before yourself. — 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
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
“Spend 80 percent of your time on the most promising 20 percent of the potential leaders around you.” — 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
My leadership began to take flight when I allowed myself to press people to change-whether they thanked me or cursed me. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Perhaps our greatest power in life is the power to choose. Without question, choices are the most determining factor in how our… — 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
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
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
Seek advice, but make sure it's from someone who has successfully handled mistakes or adversities. — 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
The success of a vision is determined by its ownership by both the leader and the people. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Take the emotional temperature of those listening to you. Facial expressions, voice inflection and posture give clues to a person's mood and… — 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
Character creates consistency, and if your people know what they can expect from you, they will continue to look to you for… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Confront your inadequacies and push your personal boundaries: It's the surest way to grow, improve and expand the scope of your influence. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
To succeed in life, we must stay within our strength zone but continually move outside our comfort zone. — 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
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
“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
