“1. Watch the news together. Select one crisis and answer the question: If I was in charge of this what would I do? List solution-steps they could take. 2. Groom the optimist in them. Have them read and listen to positive books and tapes. Feed them with big ideas from great people. 3. Have them write out their dreams. Then, have them list their skills and talents. Do any match? Ask them what they would do if they had no fear of failure. 4. Go with them to interview a visionary leader. Ask that leader how they think about problems. How do they perceive opportunities? 5. Discuss current events each week. Ask them to identify one burden or problem”
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John C. Maxwell
“The way people see others is a reflection of themselves: If I am a trusting person, I will see others as trustworthy. If I am a critical person, I will see others as critical. If I am a caring person, I will see others as compassionate. If you change yourself and become the kind of person you desire to be, you will begin to view others in a whole new light. And that will change the way you interact in all of your relationships.”
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John C. Maxwell
“Some people want to put restrictions on themselves according to their talent, intelligence, or experience. Others worry about their age. But with God, one person can always make a difference, regardless of circumstances or situation. And age means nothing to Him. When Jesus fed the five thousand, a boy provided the loaves and fishes (John 6:1-13). And in the case of Noah, when it began to rain and he entered the ark, he was six hundred years old! You’re never too old—or too young—to make a difference for God.”
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John C. Maxwell
“Connecting has a lot to do with letting who you are influence everything you do.”
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John C. Maxwell
“True success comes only when every generation continues to develop the next generation.”
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John C. Maxwell
“Example is not the main thing in influencing others . . . it is the only thing.”
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John C. Maxwell
“Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly bigger man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.”
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John C. Maxwell
“If you don't have influence, you will never be able to lead others.”
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John C. Maxwell
“I’ve learned that if you want people to be impressed, you can talk about your successes; but if you want people to identify with you, it’s better to talk about your failures.”
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John C. Maxwell
“Hundreds can talk for one who can think, but thousands can think for one who can see.”
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John C. Maxwell
“When you develop confidence, those around you—friends, family, and associates—will increase in their own confidence levels. Confidence breeds confidence.”
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John C. Maxwell
“Of all the things a leader should fear, complacency should head the list. —John C. Maxwell”
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John C. Maxwell
“Influencing others is a matter of disposition, not position.”
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John C. Maxwell
“Imagen es lo que la gente piensa que somos. Integridad es lo que en realidad somos.”
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John C. Maxwell
