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The boss inspires fear; the leader inspires enthusiasm.

The boss inspires fear; the leader inspires enthusiasm.

John C. Maxwell
Leader, Boss, Inspire
John C. Maxwell (2005). “Developing the Leader Within You”, p.12, Thomas Nelson Inc

There is a real hunger for spiritual things in today's culture; people are seeking something spiritual, something beyond themselves. That's the good news. The bad news is people are not getting it at church because the church is singing songs, preaching messages, doing programs, and taking offerings for itself.

John C. Maxwell
Spiritual, Song, Real
"Turning Vision Into Reality". Enrichment Interview, enrichmentjournal.ag.org. January 2000.

Let God talk to you and minister to you, where you get honest with Him - here's what I do well and don't do well; here are my shortcomings, my strengths, and my gifts.

John C. Maxwell
Letting Go, Honest, Ministers
Source: enrichmentjournal.ag.org

If you want to improve your world, then focus your attention on helping others.

John C. Maxwell
Helping Others, Focus, Attention

A leader is a reader.

John C. Maxwell
Leader, Reader

The last decision I made was my health when I had a heart attack when I was 51.

John C. Maxwell
Heart, Decision, Lasts
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A leader's lasting value is measured by succession.

John C. Maxwell
Leader, Lasting, Succession
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You”, p.257, Thomas Nelson Inc

Leadership is not a right-it is a responsibility.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Responsibility

All of the people in my life whom I consider to be close friends or colleagues are good thinkers.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, People, Close Friends
John C. Maxwell (2009). “How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life”, p.8, Hachette UK

Experience isn't the best teacher - evaluated experience is.

John C. Maxwell
Teacher, Best Teacher
FaceBook post by John C. Maxwell from Oct 29, 2016

You invest yourself in what you believe can succeed.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Believe, Succeed
John C. Maxwell (2009). “How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life”, p.56, Hachette UK

If your face is going to “talk” for you anyway, you might as well have it communicate something positive.

John C. Maxwell
Might, Faces, Your Face
John C. Maxwell (2010). “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently”, p.56, Thomas Nelson Inc

All great leaders have understood that their number one responsibility is cultivating their own discipline and personal growth. Those who cannot lead themselves cannot lead others.

John C. Maxwell
Responsibility, Numbers, Discipline

Relationships are the foundation of leadership.

John C. Maxwell
Foundation

Sometimes I think it's a lack of knowing the areas. Obviously, everybody knows that health is important so that's - but why was I not doing the right thing? Because I was deceived.

John C. Maxwell
Thinking, Knowing, Important
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You realize that we over-exaggerate yesterday, we over-estimate tomorrow and we underestimate today. We think, "Well, I'm going to kill time," "I'll get back to this tomorrow."

John C. Maxwell
Thinking, Yesterday, Today
Source: www.christianbookpreviews.com

Intentional living is the bridge to significance. At the end of every year, I take time out to reflect and evaluate the events of the previous year - what went well and what needed improvement. From that inventory, I lay out my next year - how I intend to live, make the best use of time and maximize adding value to others. Success asks, 'How can I add value to myself?' Significance asks, 'How can I add value to others?' It is your intention that lends itself to significance.

John C. Maxwell
Years, Bridges, Adding Value
FaceBook post by John C. Maxwell from May 14, 2015

Disappointment is the gap that exists between expectation and reality.

John C. Maxwell
Disappointment, Reality, Expectations
John C. Maxwell (2011). “Put Your Dream to the Test: 10 Questions that Will Help You See It and Seize It”, p.15, Thomas Nelson Inc

People do not give from the top of their purses but from the bottom of their hearts. If you desire to become a more generous person do not change your income. Change your heart.

John C. Maxwell
Heart, People, Generosity

Talk to people, not above them.

John C. Maxwell
Communication, People, Choices
John C. Maxwell (2010). “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently”, p.155, Thomas Nelson Inc

Encourage the many; mentor the few.

John C. Maxwell
Leadership, Leader, Mentor
John C. Maxwell (2005). “Developing the Leader Within You”, p.93, Thomas Nelson Inc

Too often when people think of their journey into leadership, they envision a career path. What they should be thinking about is their own leadership development!

John C. Maxwell
Journey, Thinking, Careers

To change your LIFE you need to change your PRIORITIES.

John C. Maxwell
Priorities, Needs, Changing Your Life

While a good leader sustains momentum, a great leader increases it.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Leader, Momentum
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Most Powerful Minutes in a Leader's Day: Revitalize Your Spirit and Empower Your Leadership”, p.278, Thomas Nelson

I am convinced more than ever that good communication and leadership are all about connecting. If you can connect with others at every level -one-on-one, in groups, and with an audience-your relationships are stronger, your sense of community improves, your ability to create teamwork increases, your influence increases, and your productivity skyrockets.

John C. Maxwell
Teamwork, Communication, Community

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