John C. Maxwell
John C. Maxwell
people leader
The leader is there for the people, not the people for the leader
dream thinking people
People must learn how to think well to achieve their dreams and to reach their potential.
focus blame finding-someone
You can't grow and learn if your focus is on finding someone else to blame instead of looking at your own shortcomings.
leader lasting succession
A leader's lasting value is measured by succession.
motivation moving together
Manipulation is moving together for my advantage. Motivation is moving together for mutual advantage.
adversity opportunity discovery
Adversity is an opportunity for self-discovery.
team player people
Do you value people who won't benefit you or only those who might contribute in some way to your success? Great team players truly value others as people, and they know and relate to what others value.
believe self practice
I define self-control, in the beginning of life, as the choice of achieving what I really want by doing things I really don't want to do. Once this becomes a habit, discipline becomes the choice of achieving what I really want by doing the very things I now want to do! I really believe that a disciplined life becomes a joy--but only after we have worked hard to practice it.
moving growth world
If you are not moving forward, the world is passing you by.
loss winning excuse
Losses are inevitable, but excuses are optional.
remember
Remember, it’s the finish, not the start, that counts the most in life.
responsibility important ability
Responsibility is the most important ability that a person can possess.
heart differences listening
There’s a difference between listening passively and listening aggressively. To listen with your heart, you have to listen actively.
people leader add
The best place for a leader isn't always at the top position. It is the place where they can serve the best and add the most value to other people.