“In my first leadership position, I mistakenly thought that being named the leader meant that I was the leader. Back then I defined leading as a noun—as the position I was appointed to—not a verb—as what I was doing. Though I had been hired as the senior pastor, I quickly discovered the real leader of the church was a down-to-earth farmer named Claude, who had been earning his leadership influence through many positive actions over many years. He later explained it to me, saying, “John, all the letters”

John C. Maxwell

“When you develop confidence, those around you—friends, family, and associates—will increase in their own confidence levels. Confidence breeds confidence.”

John C. Maxwell

“They practice daily disciplines. They implement systems for their personal growth. They make it a habit to maintain a positive attitude. At the very least, these things keep their personal momentum going. At their very best, they make every day a masterpiece.”

John C. Maxwell

“NBA superstar David Robinson remarked, “I think any player will tell you that individual accomplishments help your ego, but if you don’t win, it makes for a very, very long season. It counts more that the team has played well.”

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

“Have to sow excellent seeds to have an excellent life. Must start with sowing excellent thoughts.”

John C. Maxwell

“John W. Gardner observed, “If I had to name a single all-purpose instrument of leadership, it would be communication.”

John C. Maxwell

“Action is what converts human dreams into significance.”

John C. Maxwell

“Most People have a desire to look for the exception instead of the desire to become exceptional. ”

John C. Maxwell

“Needless to say, you can love people without leading them, but you cannot lead people without loving them.”

John C. Maxwell

“Not realizing what you want is a problem of knowledge. Not pursuing what you want is a problem of motivation. Not achieving what you want is a problem of persistence.”

John C. Maxwell

“My friend Nancy Dornan says, “The longest distance between two points is a shortcut.” That’s really true. For everything of value in life, you pay a price. As you desire to grow in a particular area, figure out what it will really take, including the price, and then determine to pay it.”

John C. Maxwell

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

John C. Maxwell

“If you really want to be an uncommon leader, you’re going to have to find a way to get much of your vision seen, implemented, and added to by others.”

John C. Maxwell

“NO NOTES. This was truly an oral event. Storytellers didn’t read their stories; they told them, which allowed for eye contact.”

John C. Maxwell


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