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
Many pastors fail to see God's vision fulfilled because they never have a strategy for fulfilling that vision. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When I had something I thought God was talking to me about, the first thing I did, before I ever talked to… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Teamwork gives you the best opportunity to turn vision into reality. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The leader continually passes on the vision to those who come around, knowing that dreams, if presented right, are contagious. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Followers are always watching what you do. And people do what people see! If you are a leader seeking to make your… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Personnel determines the potential of the team. Vision determines the direction of the team. Work ethic determines the preparation of the team.… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Management is the process of assuring that the program and objectives of the organization are implemented. Leadership on the other hand has… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When the pastor and his or her church have a vision, they will put their energy, time, money, and personnel into achieving… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Anyone can steer the ship, but it takes a leader to chart the course. Don't ever underestimate the power of planning. You… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Transmit your vision emotionally by gaining credibility, demonstrating passion, establishing relationships and communicating a felt need. Transmit it logically by confronting reality,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Find your vision, and let it guide you in all that you do. If you lack vision, look inside yourself. Draw on… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision. Many people who approach the area of vision in leadership have… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Churches whose members fight with one another have lost their vision for the lost. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Without a vision people and the church become self-centered. People start finding fault with one another and the church self-destructs. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
God gives us the vision, then He expects us to walk in obedience. As we do, the resources we need come to… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
You must find a way to get your vision seen, implemented, and contributed to by others. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leaders need to remember that the point of leading is not to cross the finish line first. It's to take people across… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Positional leaders ignore the fact that every person has hopes, dreams, desires, and goals of his own. And leaders must bring their… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Remember, at the time God gives us a vision, we never have the resources available to accomplish it. We don't have the… — 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