Quotes from John Maxwell
A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can save a marriage. A word of encouragement from a leader can inspire a person to reach her potential.
- John Maxwell
When a person starts to talk about their dreams, it's as if something bubbles up from within. Their eyes brighten, their face glows, and you can feel the excitement in their words.
- John Maxwell
The happiest people are those who have harvested their time in others. The unhappiest people are those who wonder how the world is going to make them happy.
- John Maxwell
When the pastor and his or her church have a vision, they will put their energy, time, money, and personnel into achieving it.
- John Maxwell
Life is 10% of what happens to us and 90% of how we react to it
- John Maxwell
Ranking among the greatest Christmas movie classics, 'It's a Wonderful Life' tells a beautiful story about the priceless value of relationships.
- John Maxwell
Everyone has the potential to become an encourager. You don't have to be rich. You don't have to be a genius. You don't have to have it all together. All you have to do is care about people and initiate.
- John Maxwell
It is truly one day at a time.
- John Maxwell
To be an influencer, you have to love people before you can try to lead them.
- John Maxwell
Dividers seek to make themselves look or feel better by making others feel worse. They damage relationships, fracture teams and organizations, and create havoc in people's lives.
- John Maxwell
If you want to reach the top, don't run over others. Likely, the only way you'll reach the top is to be carried there by others.
- John Maxwell
Time spent with a potential leader is an investment.
- John Maxwell