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Quotes from John Maxwell

Be generous, be humble, and be grateful when achieving your dreams.
- John Maxwell
People who add value to others do so intentionally. I say that because to add value, leaders must give of themselves, and that rarely occurs by accident.
- John Maxwell
Self-centered leaders manipulate when they move people for personal benefit. Mature leaders motivate by moving people for mutual benefit.
- John Maxwell
My leadership began to take flight when I allowed myself to press people to change-whether they thanked me or cursed me.
- John Maxwell
When you are full of pride on the inside, it makes you stiff, stubborn, and creates strife with others.
- John Maxwell
Our days are like identical suitcases. Even though they are all the same size, some people are able to pack more into them then others. The reason? They know what to pack.
- John Maxwell
Leaders must live by higher standards than their followers.
- John Maxwell
Management is the process of assuring that the program and objectives of the organization are implemented. Leadership on the other hand has to do with casting vision and motivating people.
- John Maxwell
The leader continually passes on the vision to those who come around, knowing that dreams, if presented right, are contagious.
- John Maxwell
Leadership is the dream made reality.
- John Maxwell
Leadership involves the heavy burden of responsibility, and the fear of getting it wrong can paralyze a leader.
- John Maxwell
Leadership deals with people and their dynamics, which are continually changing. The challenge of leadership is to create change and facilitate growth.
- John Maxwell