“people who do not forgive are hurting themselves much more than they’re hurting others.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“When the leader lacks confidence, the followers lack commitment.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: The ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” If you want to lead on the highest level, be willing to serve on the lowest.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“One of the most striking scenes of the 1970s was Hubert Humphrey’s funeral. Seated next to Hubert’s beloved wife was former President Richard M. Nixon, a long-time political adversary of Humphrey, and a man disgraced by Watergate. Humphrey himself had asked Nixon to have that place of honor. Three days before Senator Humphrey died, Jesse Jackson visited him in the hospital. Humphrey told Jackson that he had just called Nixon. Reverend Jackson, knowing their past relationship, asked Humphrey why. Here is what Hubert Humphrey had to say, From this vantage point, with the sun setting in my life, all of the speeches, the political conventions, the crowds, and the great fights are behind me. At a time like this you are forced to deal with your irreducible essence, forced to grapple with that which is really important. And what I have concluded about life is that when all is said and done, we must forgive each other, redeem each other, and move on. Do”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Earlier in my life, I have to admit, I was often guilty of this error. I wanted to take an idea from seed thought to solution before sharing it with anyone, even the people it would most impact. I did this both at work and at home. But over the years, I have learned that you can go much farther with a team than you can go alone.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“how we view a person is reflected by how we treat a person.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Of all the things a leader should fear, complacency should head the list. —John C. Maxwell”
―
John C. Maxwell
“If you want to get ahead, leading up is much better than kissing up.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Decide whether or not the goal is worth the risks involved. If it is, stop worrying.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“The unexamined life is not worth leading.” I would add that the unexamined leader is not worth following.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“The longest distance between two points is a shortcut.” That’s really true. For everything of value in life, you pay a price.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Words are the currency of ideas and have the power to change the world.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Cuando los valores, los pensamientos, los sentimientos y las acciones están alineados, la persona se enfoca y su carácter es fortalecido.”
―
John C. Maxwell
