“Your attitude colors every aspect of your life. It is like the mind’s paintbrush.”
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John C. Maxwell
“If your perception of and response to failure were changed, what would you attempt to achieve?”
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John C. Maxwell
“Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.”
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John C. Maxwell
“If you want people to remember what you say, you need to say the right thing at the right moment in the right way!”
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John C. Maxwell
“If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.”
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John C. Maxwell
“If you pair excellence with humility, people not only won’t run over you, they will respect you.”
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John C. Maxwell
“Being in power is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't."
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John C. Maxwell
“This poster in a Nordstrom’s department store once caught my attention: “The only difference between stores is the way they treat their customers.” That’s a bold statement. Most stores would advertise the quality of their merchandise or their wide selection as what sets them apart from the rest. The difference between Nordstrom’s and other stores, according to an employee of the competition, is that other stores are organization-oriented; Nordstrom’s is people-oriented. Their employees are trained to respond quickly and kindly to customer complaints. As a result, according to writer Nancy Austin, “Nordstrom’s doesn’t have customers; it has fans.” A study by TARP, Technical Assistance”
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John C. Maxwell
“You have to link what you want to say to what others’ needs are.”
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John C. Maxwell
“My Influence My life shall touch a dozen lives Before this day is done. Leave countless marks of good or ill, E’er sets the evening sun. This, the wish I always wish, The prayer I always pray; Lord, may my life help others’ lives It touches by the way.7”
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John C. Maxwell
“Always touch a person's heart before you ask him for a hand.”
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John C. Maxwell
“The truth is that leadership opportunities are plentiful and within reach of most people.”
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John C. Maxwell
“1. Experience: People who have been down the road of life and understand it. 2. Heart for God: People who place God first and uphold His values. 3. Objectivity: People who see the pros and cons of the issues. 4. Love for people: People who love others and value them more than things. 5. Complementary gifts: People who bring diverse gifts to the relationship. 6. Loyalty to the leader: People who truly love and are concerned for the leader. The Maxwell Leadership Bible”
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John C. Maxwell
