“First, when we are busy, we naturally believe that we are achieving. But busyness does not equal productivity. Activity is not necessarily accomplishment. Second, prioritizing requires leaders to continually think ahead, to know what's important, to know what's next, to see how everything relates to the overall vision. That's hard work. Third, prioritizing causes us to do things that are at the least uncomfortable and sometimes downright painful.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie declared, “It marks a big step in your development when you come to realize that other people can help you do a better job than you could do alone.” To do something really big, let go of your ego, and get ready to be part of a team.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“We feel unhappy and confused with our life when we don't do the focus or calling that God has on our life.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“You can’t stop people from thinking—but you can start them.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing in the right place, but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Success is...
knowing your purpose in life,
growing to reach your maximum potential, and
sowing seeds that benefit others.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Preparation (growth) + Attitude + Opportunity + Action (doing something about it) = Luck”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Leadership isn't about winning. It's about bringing people with you to the finish line.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Don’t settle for poor performers. Keep in mind that one great person will always out-produce and out-perform two mediocre people.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“It’s easier to move from failure to success than from excuses to success.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Real leadership is being the person others will gladly and confidently follow
―
John C. Maxwell
“Leadership has less to do with position than it does disposition.”
―
John C. Maxwell
