If you believe in others and give them a positive reputation to uphold, you can help them to become better than they… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Good thinkers always prime the pump of ideas. They always look for things to get the thinking process started, because what you… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
They biggest man with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest man with the smallest mind-think big anyway. — 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
Every day I will renew my commitment and think about the benefits that come from it. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Remember, in the end, it isn't what you are that holds you back, it's what you think you are not. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Successful people...focus on the rewards of success: learning from their mistakes and thinking about how they can improve themselves and their situations. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Never allow others to think you always have the best answers. This will only make them dependent on you. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I literally wrote a book on it called Your Roadmap For Success. And in it I said success is three things: knowing… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Sometimes I hear people talk about discipline of self and I think, if you don't have passion, I might discipline myself for… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I had a horrible life habit that I had to change. And I think it's very true, the later we make decisions… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Sometimes I think it's a lack of knowing the areas. Obviously, everybody knows that health is important so that's - but why… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Insecure leaders think everything is about them, and as a result, every action, every piece of information, every decision is put through… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Openness by the leader paves the way for ownership by the people. Without ownership, changes will be short term. Changing people's habits… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
There's a tendency for us to think that the secret of our success is something that is mystical and maybe someday my… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Exceptionally hard decisions can deplete your energy to the point at which you finally cave in. If you mentally crumble and degenerate… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People who are not leaders automatically gravitate toward lines--limitations set by others. Many people are taught this in kindergarten when they are… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Reflective thinking is like the crock pot of the mind. It encourages your thoughts to simmer until they're done. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
We cannot accomplish as much as we think we can in one day and we can accomplish more than we think we… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Once our minds are 'tattooed' with negative thinking, our chances for long-term success diminish. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Our challenge is to think right in a wrong world. Our challenge is to think positive in a negative world. — 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
I think we impress people by our success, but I think we impact them by our failures. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
So think long and hard about who you're spending the most time with, for wherever they are headed, so are you. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I think passion gives you the energy to do what is right, and discipline makes sure you do what is right. So… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Your thinking, more than anything else, shapes the way you live. It's really true that if you change your thinking, you can… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Your life today is a result of your thinking yesterday. Your life tomorrow will be determined by what you think today. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The person with a plan, a picture, will go after thoughts that add value to their thinking. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“Positive thinking does not always change our circumstances, but it will always change us. When we are able to think right about… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you are willing to change your thinking, you can change your feelings. If you change your feelings, you can change your… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I think once a person realizes that they are every day either sowing into their life either potential success, or sowing into… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Failure is an inside job. So is success. If you want to achieve, you have to win the war in your thinking… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
I think many people believe the best way they can help others is to criticize them, to give them the benefit of… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If churches would take ownership of a vision, the next pastor who is thinking about coming to that church can see what… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The english word thanks comes from the same root word as think. Maybe if leaders were more 'think-ful' about the contribution of… — 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
