“Don’t worry about making friends; don’t worry about making enemies. Worry about winning, because if you win, your enemies can’t hurt you, and if you lose, your friends can’t stand you.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“The more you do to go beyond words, the greater the chance you will connect with people.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Even the choicest words lose their power when they are used to overpower.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“there are five nonnegotiable characteristics that every effective leader must have: a sense of calling, an ability to communicate, creativity in problem solving, generosity, and consistency.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“I want to make a difference with people who want to make a difference, doing something that makes a difference.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“most people overrate decision making, and they underrate decision managing.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Trying to get the right person in the right job can take a lot of time and energy. Let’s face it. Isn’t it easier for a leader to just put people where it is most convenient and get on with the work? Once again, this is an area where leaders’ desire for action works against them.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Developing and maintaining integrity require constant attention. John Weston, chairman and CEO of Automatic Data Processing, Inc., says, “I`ve always tried to live with the following simple rule: Don`t do what you wouldn`t feel comfortable reading about in the newspapers the next day.” That`s a good standard all of us should keep.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“What can I say to get others involved around the table? How can I draw them in?”
―
John C. Maxwell
“People who wait for the one great opportunity often keep waiting.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“When it comes to identifying a real leader, that task can be much easier. Don't listen to the claims of the person professing to be the leader. Don't examine his credentials. Don't check his title. Check his influence. The proof of leadership is found in the followers.
―
John C. Maxwell
“You can’t take the team to the next level when you haven’t mastered the skills it takes to succeed on a personal level.”
―
John C. Maxwell
