“they all share the ability to connect visually, intellectually, emotionally, and verbally.”

“Leadership is influence—nothing more, nothing less. If you are being salt and light as Jesus commanded, then you have begun to obey God’s call to leadership.”

“UCLA basketball coach John Wooden told players who scored to give a smile, wink, or nod to the player who gave them a good pass. “What if he’s not looking?” asked a team member. Wooden replied, “I guarantee he’ll look.” Everyone values encouragement and looks for it.”

“• Leaders gain credibility when they suffer with those they lead.”

“You see, when our attitudes outdistance our abilities, even the impossible becomes possible.”

“Productive leaders communicate the superiority and the benefits of their ideas.”

“The Courage to Teach,” 

“What’s true for a teammate is also true for the leader: If you don’t grow, you gotta go.” 

“Good leaders listen, learn, and then lead.”

“Must manage your thought life daily and then you can manage your life.”

“you need to stop waiting for the man you want to become and start being the man you want to be.”

“I saw a television sketch that, with some variations, might seem familiar in many households. A husband is watching television and his wife if trying to engage him in conversation: Wife: Dear, the plumber didn’t come to fix the leak behind the water heater today. Husband: Uh-huh. Wife: The pipe burst today and flooded the basement. Husband: Quiet. It’s third down and goal to go. Wife: Some of the wiring got wet and almost electrocuted Fluffy. Husband: Darn it! Touchdown. Wife: The vet says he’ll be better in a week. Husband: Can you get me a Coke? Wife: The plumber told me that he was happy that our pipe broke because now he can afford to go on vacation. Husband: Aren’t you listening? I said I could use a Coke! Wife: And Stanley, I’m leaving you. The plumber and I are flying to Acapulco in the morning. Husband: Can’t you please stop all that yakking and get me a Coke? The trouble around here is that nobody ever listens to me. 5.” ― John C. Maxwell, Be A People Person: Effective Leadership Through Effective Relationships 0 likes Like “The one with the plan is the one with the power. It doesn’t matter in what kind of activity you’re involved. Employees want to follow the business leader with a good business plan. Volunteers want to join the pastor with a good ministry plan. Children want to be with the adult who has the well-thought-out vacation plan. If you practice strategic thinking, others will listen to you and they will want to follow you.

“It is easier to move from failure to success in from excuses to success.”

“If people are prepared to be flexible, keep an open mind and learn, they will grow richer and richer through the changes.”

“When you get right down to it, intentional living is about living your best story.”