John C. Maxwell

John C. Maxwell
commitment leader followers
When the leader lacks confidence, the followers lack commitment.
attitude impossible-becomes-possible impossible
You see, when our attitudes outdistance our abilities, even the impossible becomes possible.
struggle offended-you views
Always turn to God in the midst of your struggle and view people who offended you as an instruments of divine sovereignty.
leadership great-leader inspiring-leader
A leader is one who sees more than others see, who sees farther than others see, and who sees before others do." (Leroy Eims)
dream goal giving
Goals may give focus, but dreams give power.
mistake miracle done
The wrong action done at the wrong time spells disaster The right action done at the wrong time spells resistance The wrong action done at the right time spells mistake but The right action done at the right time spells a miracle
behind-you doe looks
Look behind you: What have you learned? Look around you: What is happening to others? Look above you: What does God expect of you? Look besides you: What resources are available to you?
men passed-away cautious
There was a very cautious man Who never laughed or played He never risked, he never tried, He never sang or prayed. And when he on day passed away, His insurance was denied, For since he never really lived, They claimed he never really died. (Anonymous poem)
strong humble character
Poem by Howard A. Walter (Character) I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there are those who suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare. I would be friend of all--- the foe, the friendless; I would be giving, and forget the gift; I would be humble, for I know my weakness; I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift.
inspirational life motivational
Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.
lying ifs
If you're lying, you're lying.
service-culture lasts firsts
When was the last time you did something for the first time?
success fate destiny
Tenacious people don't rely on luck, fate, or destiny for their success. And when conditions become difficult, they keep working.
team difficult-situations practice
Practice the 101 Percent Principle. Whenever possible, find the 1 percent you do agree on in a difficult situation, and give it 100 percent of your effort.