John C. Maxwell
John C. Maxwell
firsts steps first-steps
The first step to leadership is servanthood.
appreciation people firsts
Set the tone for your day be treating people better than you expect to be treated by them. Be the first to smile. Express your appreciation for them. Expect the best out of them. If you act first, you will set yourself up for success.
leadership trying firsts
As a leader, the first person I need to lead is me. The first person that I should try to change is me.
firsts persons first-person
The first person you lead is you.
giving decision firsts
Give God the first part of every day. Give God the first day of every week. Give God the first portion of your income. Give God the first consideration in every decision. Give God the first place in your life.
inspiration firsts plans
Plan and execute your first failure so that you no longer have to fear it.
service-culture lasts firsts
When was the last time you did something for the first time?
firsts first-time heard
The first time you say something, it's heard. The second time, it's recognized, and the third time it's learned.
important steps firsts
The first important step in weathering failure is learning not to personalize it.
leader firsts essentials
To remain a credible leader, I must always work first, hardest, and longest on changing myself. This is neither easy nor natural, but it is essential.
basically insecure sabotage
Leaders who are kind of insecure or egocentric, they basically sabotage themselves.
ask children life mysterious piece puzzle together wide
Children astound me with their inquisitive minds. The world is wide and mysterious to them, and as they piece together the puzzle of life, they ask 'Why?' ceaselessly.
beauty captivated comedy denzel grips laughter robin screen talent
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.
benefits bring dreams fact ignore leaders people vision
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.