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Famous John C. Maxwell Quotes
“Leaders who fail to lift others in the long run, fail to lift themselves.”
“Not everybody who has a vision is a leader, but every leader has a vision.”
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”
“Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.”
“People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.”
“A leader who produces other leaders multiples their influences.”
“Most People have a desire to look for the exception instead of the desire to become exceptional.”
“One is too small a number to achieve greatness.”
“A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.”
“When the leader lacks confidence, the followers lack commitment.”
“A leader's attitude is caught by his or her followers more quickly than his or her actions.”
“To be a leader you must be able to create positive change.”
“Successful leaders have the courage to take action while others hesitate.”
“Leaders will not experience long-term success unless a lot of people want them to.”
“When problems confront successful leaders, they get excited about the opportunity.”
“Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.”
“The best way a mentor can prepare another leader is to expose him or her to other great people.”
“Leaders must live by higher standards than their followers.”
“People naturally follow leaders stronger than themselves.”