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
The sheer act of listening speaks volumes that even a great speech can't communicate. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
ThereÂ’s a difference between listening passively and listening aggressively. To listen with your heart, you have to listen actively. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Theres a difference between listening passively and listening aggressively. To listen with your heart, you have to listen actively. — 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
If you want to become a better listener, however you need to learn to direct that energy and attention positively by concentrating… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People of influence understand the incredible value of becoming a good listener. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“English heart surgeon Martyn Lloyd-Jones asserted, “Most unhappiness in life is due to the fact that you are listening to yourself rather… — 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
When you are influential and highly respected, people tend to tell you what you want to hear, not what you need to… — 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
