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
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
The younger you are, the more experimenting you should do. But once you've found what you were created to do, stick with… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Someone once defined hard work as the accumulation of the easy things you didn't do when you should have. — 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
Failed plans should not be interpreted as a failed vision. Visions don't change, they are only refined. Plans rarely stay the same,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Creative leaders inherently know when rules need to be challenged, and they can see when a more flexible approach should be taken. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leaders should get out of their comfort zone but stay in their strength zone. When their work lies within their natural gifting… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People are training for success when they should be training for failure. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When we are foolish, we want to conquer the world. When we are wise, we want to conquer ourselves. That begins when… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
All visions begin with relationships. My relationship with God is where I receive the vision; my relationship with my people is where… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Once a decision is made, you should stop worrying and start working. It’s not always what we know that makes it a… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The only one you should compare yourself to is you. Your mission is to become better today than you were yesterday. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
As a leader, the first person I need to lead is me. The first person that I should try to change is… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The longer you wait to do something you should do now, the greater the odds that you will never actually do it. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The bottom line in managing your emotions is that you should put others – not yourself – first in how you handle… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Success each day should be judged by the seeds sown, not the harvest reaped. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Of all the things a leader should fear, complacency heads the list. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Two ( or more) people come together and they agree that they should be together for a common purpose and that purpose… — 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