“In most cases, those who want power probably shouldn't have it, those who enjoy it probably do so for the wrong reasons, and those who want most to hold on to it don't understand that it's only temporary.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Nothing of significance was ever achieved without people working together.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“To achieve any worthy goal, you must take risks. Amelia Earhart believed that, and her advice when it came to risk was simple and direct: "Decide whether or not the goal is worth the risks involved. If it is, stop worrying.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Vision isn’t enough—it must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps; we must step up the stairs.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“If you can't influence people, then they will not follow you. And if people won't follow, you are not a leader. That's the Law of Influence.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Major barriers to successful planning are fear of change, ignorance, uncertainty about the future, and lack of imagination.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“To lead yourself, use your head; to lead others, use your heart.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Good leadership isn’t about advancing yourself. It’s about advancing your team.
―
John C. Maxwell
“What’s true for a teammate is also true for the leader: If you don’t grow, you gotta go.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Leadership is more disposition than position—influence others from wherever you are.”
―
John C. Maxwell
“Laughing is the quickest way to get up and get going again when you’ve been knocked down. Failing Forward”
―
John C. Maxwell