Quotes from John Maxwell

Every time we choose action over ease we develop an increasing level of self-worth, self-respect, and self-confidence.

Clearly, if leaders have a strong set of ethical values and live them out, then people will respect them, not just their position. Immature leaders try to use their position to drive high performance.

I state in my book Put Your Dream to the Test that the more valid reasons a person has to achieve their dream, the higher the odds are that they will. Valid reasons also increase the odds that a person will follow through with personal growth.

The more tuned in you are to your purpose, and the more dedicated you are to growing toward it, the better your chances of reaching your potential, expanding your possibilities, and doing something significant.

When somebody loves you with no strings attached and no personal agenda, it's the most freeing thing in the world.

To be effective, leaders must always be learners. You can never arrive - you can only strive to get better.

Author George Matthew Adams stated, "What you think means more than anything else in your life. More than what you earn, more than where you live, more than your social position, and more than what anyone else may think about you." Every problem introduces you to yourself. It shows you how you think and what you're made of.

Successful people think differently than unsuccessful people.

Should I go ahead and buy that item or just save my money for a rainy day?

Don't settle for poor performers. Keep in mind that one great person will always out-produce and out-perform two mediocre people.

All true leaders have learned to say no to the good in order to say yes to the best.

People who blame others for their failures never overcome them. They simply move from problem to problem. To reach your potential, you must continually improve yourself, and you can't do that if you don't take responsibility for your actions and learn from your mistakes.