“You must have a long-range vision to keep you from being frustrated by short-range failures.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Each day is an unrepeatable miracle. Today will never happen again, so we must make it count.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Your attitude colors every aspect of your life. It is like the mind's paintbrush.”
―
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.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“How do you identify someone who needs encouragement? That person is breathing.
―
John C. Maxwell
“Good leaders motivate others by their listening skills. We are to: avoid prejudicial first impressions; become less self-centered; withhold initial criticism; stay calm; listen with empathy; be active listeners; clarify what we hear; and recognize the healing power of listening. Then we are to act on what we hear”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Successful people do the things that unsuccessful people are unwilling to do.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“You have to be yourself while speaking someone else’s language.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“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.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“When values, thoughts, feelings, and actions are in alignment, a person becomes focused and his character is strengthened. That allows a leader to lead himself successfully.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“A great dream with a bad team is nothing more than a nightmare.”
―
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
“Every message that people receive is filtered through the messenger who delivers it.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.”
―
John C. Maxwell
