“The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—it’s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.”
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John C. Maxwell
“What you are speaks so loudly that I can’t hear what you say.” —RALPH WALDO EMERSON”
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John C. Maxwell
“Remember, man does not live on bread alone: sometimes he needs a little buttering up.”
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John C. Maxwell
“Most People have a desire to look for the exception instead of the desire to become exceptional. ”
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John C. Maxwell
“The one thing you need to know about teamwork is that there is more than one thing you need to know about teamwork.”
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John C. Maxwell
“people knowledge is much more important than mere product knowledge.”
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John C. Maxwell
“The Constitution guarantees free speech, but it doesn’t guarantee listeners.”
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John C. Maxwell
“A forgiving spirit is the one basic, necessary ingredient for a solid relationship. Forgiveness”
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John C. Maxwell
“Efficiency is the foundation for survival. Effectiveness is the foundation for success. It’s Not How Hard You Work; It’s How Smart You Work”
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John C. Maxwell
“If you want to be a leader, the good news is that you can do it. Everyone has the potential, but it isn't accomplished overnight. It requires perseverance.”
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John C. Maxwell
“The reason most major goals are not achieved is that we spend our time doing second things first.”
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John C. Maxwell
“A leader who produces other leaders multiples their influences.”
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John C. Maxwell
“What we do on some great occasion will depend on what we are; and what we are will be the result of previous years of self-discipline.”
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John C. Maxwell