Vision is a picture of a desired future; a picture of something that I don't possess right now, but it is something… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Most pastors have a hard time grasping a vision. But vision is the indispensable quality of a leader. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Passion creates energy and magnetically pulls co-workers and customers into a shared vision, and it is exceptionally strong when linked with a… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Good leaders must communicate vision clearly, creatively, and continually. However, the vision doesn't come alive until the leader models it. — 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
Vision is something pastors and churches cannot afford to live without. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
In my organizations I don't have employees; I have teammates. Yes, I do pay people and offer them benefits. But people don't… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When somebody tells you he or she is leading something, a fair question is, "What is your vision?" — 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
When pastors ask me if their people will buy this vision, I ask them two questions: "Have they bought into your leadership?"… — 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
At the beginning, all we have is the vision. At that point God expects us to begin walking in obedience according to… — 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
Hope is not strategy. Hope fits with vision, but we must have a strategy and a process to make our vision become… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you have great people around you, they will take you higher than your dream will. Leaders are never self-made. Those closest… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Many times when people have a vision, they think in terms of a big vision - I want to take my city… — 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
There are a lot of pastors who have a vision and have not yet seen it become a reality. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Not everybody who has a vision is a leader, but every leader has a vision. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Don’t tell them what you’re going to do - that’s vision. Do what you are going to do – that’s culture. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
By the time I went to the pulpit, the vision was never on the same level as when God first gave it… — 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