Quotes from John Maxwell

Choose to collaborate with others. There's no greater way to increase your potential.

Being heard is so close to being loved, that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.

Look at your own quirks, idiosyncrasies, and oddities as a reminder to be more patient with others.

How do the people around you react to the sparks of life? Are they fire lighters who blow things up, or firefighters who calm things down?

Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.

This has to do with planning. It's better to look ahead and prepare than look back and regret.

The leader's prayer written by Pauline H. Peters: "God, when I am wrong, make me willing to change. When I am right, make me easy to live with. So strengthen me that the power of my example will far exceed the authority of my rank.

Never forget that the greatest reward of pursuing a dream is who you become as a result.

People of integrity expect to be believed. They also know time will prove them right and are willing to wait.

When you know your purpose in life and are growing to reach your maximum potential, you're well on your way to being a success.

In order to do anything new in life, we must be willing to leave our comfort zone. That involves taking risks, which can be frightening. However, each time we leave our comfort zone and conquer new territory, it not only expands our comfort zone but also enlarges us. If you want to grow as a leader, be prepared to be uncomfortable. But know this: the risks are well worth the rewards.

You cannot harvest life's rewards without first planting seeds.