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Trust must be built day by day. It calls for consistency.

Trust must be built day by day. It calls for consistency.

John C. Maxwell
Leader, Consistency, Built
John C. Maxwell (2011). “Maxwell Daily Reader: 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You”, p.169, Thomas Nelson Inc

It is the leader's job to hold hope high.

John C. Maxwell
Jobs, Leader
John C. Maxwell (1995). “Developing the Leaders Around You: How to Help Others Reach Their Full Potential”, p.72, Thomas Nelson Inc

With a little faith in themselves people, people can do miraculous things. But without it, they have a really tough time.

John C. Maxwell
People, Tough Times, Littles
John C. Maxwell, Jim Dornan (2013). “How to Influence People: Make a Difference in Your World”, p.36, Thomas Nelson Inc

..Give them your faith, and they become confident, energized, and self-reliant.

John C. Maxwell
Self, Giving, Influence
John C. Maxwell, Jim Dornan (1997). “Becoming a Person of Influence: How to Positively Impact the Lives of Others”, p.64, Thomas Nelson Inc

Praise them for what they do well, both privately and publicly.

John C. Maxwell
Influence, Praise, Wells
John C. Maxwell, Jim Dornan (2013). “How to Influence People: Make a Difference in Your World”, p.39, Thomas Nelson Inc

If you show people how much you care and ask questions in a non threatening way, you'll be amazed by how much they'll tell you.

John C. Maxwell
People, Care, Way
John C. Maxwell (2006). “Real Leadership: The 101 Collection”, p.29, Thomas Nelson

Understanding people certainly impacts your ability to communicate with others.

John C. Maxwell
Impact, People, Understanding
John C. Maxwell, Jim Dornan (1997). “Becoming a Person of Influence: How to Positively Impact the Lives of Others”, p.100, Thomas Nelson Inc

They can't hurt you unless you let them.

John C. Maxwell
Confidence, Hurt, Pain
"One Hit Wonder". Song by Art Alexakis, Craig Montoya, Greg Eklund, 1997.

Passion creates energy and magnetically pulls co-workers and customers into a shared vision, and it is exceptionally strong when linked with a leader's values.

John C. Maxwell
Strong, Passion, Leader

Leadership involves the heavy burden of responsibility, and the fear of getting it wrong can paralyze a leader.

John C. Maxwell
Responsibility, Leader, Burden

If you want to lead people, you have to let them come up close.

John C. Maxwell
People, Want, Come Up

Anybody who thinks that they are a leader and doesn't have anyone following them is just out for a walk.

John C. Maxwell
Thinking, Leader, Walks

The average for entrepreneurs is 3.8 failures before they finally make it in business.

John C. Maxwell
Average, Entrepreneur
John C. Maxwell (2012). “The Complete 101 Collection”, p.315, Harper Collins

How do leaders serve their people? They may pay good wages and treat employees with respect.

John C. Maxwell
People, Leader, Wages

To be a leader you must be able to create positive change.

John C. Maxwell
Change, Leader, Able

Creative leaders inherently know when rules need to be challenged, and they can see when a more flexible approach should be taken.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Taken, Creative

Plan and execute your first failure so that you no longer have to fear it.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Inspiration, Firsts

Every new level of growth we hope to experience as leaders calls for a new level of change. You cannot have one without the other. If you want to be a better leader, get ready to make some trades.

John C. Maxwell
Change, Leader, Growth
John C. Maxwell (2012). “The Complete 101 Collection”, p.142, Harper Collins

When you are full of pride on the inside, it makes you stiff, stubborn, and creates strife with others.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Pride, Stubborn

Self-centered leaders manipulate when they move people for personal benefit. Mature leaders motivate by moving people for mutual benefit.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Moving, Mutual Benefit

People who add value to others do so intentionally. I say that because to add value, leaders must give of themselves, and that rarely occurs by accident.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, People, Giving

The secret to success can be found in people's daily agendas. If they do something intentional to grow every day, they move closer to reaching their potential. If they don't, their potential slowly slips away over the course of their lifetime.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Leadership, Moving
John C. Maxwell (2015). “The Leadership Handbook: 26 Critical Lessons Every Leader Needs”, p.125, Thomas Nelson Inc

Knowing how to do a job is the accomplishment of labor - showing others is the accomplishment of the teacher - making sure the work is done by others is the accomplishment of the manager - inspiring others to do better work is the accomplishment of the leader.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Teacher, Jobs

In my experience, followers always ask leaders 3 questions: 1) Do you care 4 me? 2) Can you help me? 3) Can I trust you?

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Followers, Care

I can afford to take a risk in my life. Only the insecure cannot afford to risk failure. The secure can be honest about themselves. They can admit failure. They are able to seek help and try again. They can change

John C. Maxwell
Insecure, Risk, Trying
John C. Maxwell (2014). “How High Will You Climb?: Determine Your Success by Cultivating the Right Attitude”, p.126, Thomas Nelson

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