John C. Maxwell

John C. Maxwell
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The truth is that teamwork is at the heart of great achievement.
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No one achieves greatness by becoming a generalist. You don't hone a skill by diluting your attention to its development. The only way to get to the next level is focus.
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Without failure there is no achievement.
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The process of achievement comes through repeated failures and the constant struggle to climb to a higher level.
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Reaching the top is a monumental achievement, but remaining there may be the most spectacular feat of all.
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Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.
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Talent grips us. We are overtaken by the beauty of Michelangelo's sculpture, riveted by Mariah Carey's angelic voice, doubled over in laughter by the comedy of Robin Williams, and captivated by the on screen performances of Denzel Washington.
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Positional leaders ignore the fact that every person has hopes, dreams, desires, and goals of his own. And leaders must bring their vision and the aspirations of the people they lead together in a way that benefits everyone.
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Ranking among the greatest Christmas movie classics, 'It's a Wonderful Life' tells a beautiful story about the priceless value of relationships.
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One of the roles of the Presidency is to lead a political party. Having a President in office is usually a huge advantage to a party because it gives the party a mouthpiece and an advocate at the highest level.
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If you want to reach the top, don't run over others. Likely, the only way you'll reach the top is to be carried there by others.
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For more than a decade, I led an organization that put on an elaborate Christmas program each December. It was a big production, with over 250 people participating in more than 20 performances. By the end of the season, everyone who participated was exhausted.
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Dividers seek to make themselves look or feel better by making others feel worse. They damage relationships, fracture teams and organizations, and create havoc in people's lives.
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Leaders who are kind of insecure or egocentric, they basically sabotage themselves.