Quotes from John Maxwell
The only way to change how you view life is to change who you are on the inside.
- John Maxwell
Good leaders don't take anything for granted. They keep working and keep leading. They understand that leadership must be earned and established. They remain dissatisfied in a way, because dissatisfaction is a good one-word definition for motivation. Good leaders strive to keep the people and organization moving forward toward its vision. They recognize that organizations can sometimes be filled with appointments, but teams can be built only by good leadership.
- John Maxwell
The problem promise: when you handle them well, problems promise to make you better.
- John Maxwell
Not everyone wants to be out of the spotlight as she did. But it's important for a leader to learn to work in obscurity because it is a test of personal integrity. The key is being willing to do something because it matters, not because it will get you noticed.
- John Maxwell
Final analysis, results are what matter; attendance and activity don't.
- John Maxwell
We tend to become what the most important person in our life thinks we will become.
- John Maxwell
The day that I realized I could no longer do everything myself was a major step in my development as a person and a leader. I've always had vision, plenty of ideas, and vast amounts of energy. But when the vision gets bigger than you, you really only have two choices: give up on the vision or get help. I chose the latter.
- John Maxwell
The very essence of all power to influence lies in getting the other person to participate." Influence is an invitation anyone can make to another person.
- John Maxwell
If you want to be a successful leader, learn to lead before you have a leadership position.
- John Maxwell
I have had to let go of my need to be right and focus on the greater need to do right.
- John Maxwell
People who think they're leading but have no one following them are only taking a walk.
- John Maxwell
The least important word: I (gets the least amount done) The most important word: We (gets the most amount done)—relationships The two most important words: Thank you—appreciation The three most important words: All is forgiven—forgiveness The four most important words: What is your opinion?—listening The five most important words: You did a good job—encouragement The six most important words: I want to know you better—understanding
- John Maxwell