Source: The Power of Leadership
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Famous John C. Maxwell Quotes
Source: Maxwell 2in1 (Developing the Leader w/in You/Developing Leaders Around You)
“The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.”
“Learn to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the best.”
“To add value to others, one must first value others.”
Source: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently
“We cannot become what we need by remaining what we are.”
Source: Beyond Talent: Become Someone Who Gets Extraordinary Results
Source: The Difference Maker: Making Your Attitude Your Greatest Asset
“If we are growing we are always going to be outside our comfort zone.”
“Stay focused instead of getting offended or off track by others.”
“If you start today to do the right thing, you are already a success even if it doesn’t show yet.”
“Most People have a desire to look for the exception instead of the desire to become exceptional.”
Source: Developing the Leader Within You
“Happiness simply cannot be relied upon as a measure of success.”
Source: Your Road Map For Success: You Can Get There from Here
Source: Your Road Map For Success: You Can Get There from Here
“You cannot overestimate the unimportance of practically everything.”
Source: Developing the Leader Within You
“Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.”
“The only guarantee for failure is to stop trying”
Source: Put Your Dream to the Test: 10 Questions that Will Help You See It and Seize It
Source: Be A People Person: Effective Leadership Through Effective Relationships
“Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.”
Source: Leadership Promises for Your Week
Source: The Maxwell Daily Reader: 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You
“You don't overcome challenges by making them smaller but by making yourself bigger.”
Source: Developing the Leader Within You Workbook
“Successful leaders have the courage to take action while others hesitate.”
“The more seriously you take your growth, the more seriously your people will take you.”
“Although it's admirable to be ambitious and hard-working, it's more desirable to be smart-working.”
“The timing of your decision is just as important as the decision you make.”
“Plan and execute your first failure so that you no longer have to fear it.”
Source: Developing the Leader Within You
Source: Be All You Can Be: A Challenge to Stretch Your God-Given Potential
“Like every person, every thought has the potential to become something great.”