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Your goal as a leader isn't to be indispensable to the people you lead; it is to leave your people something that is indispensable to them.

Your goal as a leader isn't to be indispensable to the people you lead; it is to leave your people something that is indispensable to them.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, People, Goal
John C. Maxwell (2015). “The Leadership Handbook: 26 Critical Lessons Every Leader Needs”, p.248, Thomas Nelson Inc

Successful people reject rejection.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Successful, People

People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Inspiring, Leadership
John C. Maxwell (2005). “Developing the Leader Within You”, p.108, Thomas Nelson Inc

People may teach what they know, but they reproduce what they are.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Leadership, People
John C. Maxwell (2012). “To See How the Leader Is Doing, Look at the People: Lesson 9 from Leadership Gold”, p.8, Harper Collins

The only thing we can control is what we do in the present. The more we replay yesterday, the further we get from today's opportunities. And the further away we move from opportunities, the tougher the road is to get back. Opportunities never look as good coming as they do going, and they wait for no one. We need to be highly attentive to spot them. And we must be focused on our present capabilities, not past regrets.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Leadership, Regret

I've been told that certain species of fish will grow according to the size of their environment. Put them in a tiny aquarium, and they remain small even at adulthood. Release them into a huge natural body of water, and they grow into their intended size. People are similar. If they live in a harsh and limiting environment, they stay small. But put them someplace that encourages growth, and they will expand to reach their potential.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Aquariums, People

When we are foolish, we want to conquer the world. When we are wise, we want to conquer ourselves. That begins when we do what we should no matter how we feel about it.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Wise, Conquer The World
John C. Maxwell (2015). “The Leadership Handbook: 26 Critical Lessons Every Leader Needs”, p.15, Thomas Nelson Inc

What I had been taught all my life was not true: experience is not the best teacher! Some people learn and grow as a result of their experience; some people don't. Everybody has some kind of experience. It's what you do with that experience that matters.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Leadership, Teacher
John C. Maxwell (2012). “The Complete 101 Collection”, p.128, Harper Collins

The english word thanks comes from the same root word as think. Maybe if leaders were more 'think-ful' about the contribution of others, they would be more 'thankful' to them.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Thinking, Roots
John C. Maxwell (2015). “The Leadership Handbook: 26 Critical Lessons Every Leader Needs”, p.228, Thomas Nelson Inc

Perhaps our greatest power in life is the power to choose. Without question, choices are the most determining factor in how our lives turn out.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Leadership, Choices
John C. Maxwell (2015). “The Leadership Handbook: 26 Critical Lessons Every Leader Needs”, p.185, Thomas Nelson Inc

No matter if you're just starting out or if you are at the peak of your career, the more you work in your strength zone, the more successful you will be.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Successful, Careers
John C. Maxwell (2012). “The Complete 101 Collection”, p.120, Harper Collins

The smartest person in the room is never as smart as all the people in the room.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Teamwork, Wisdom
John C. Maxwell (2010). “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently”, p.45, Thomas Nelson Inc

The greatest handicap a person has is not realizing his potential.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Realizing, Handicaps
John C. Maxwell (2008). “Make Today Count: The Secret of Your Success Is Determined by Your Daily Agenda”, p.93, Hachette UK

If you want to make a positive impact, no matter how far-reaching, start at home. Treat your family members like treasures.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Home, Impact

People create success in their lives by focusing on today. It may sound trite, but today is the only time you have. It's too late for yesterday. And you can't depend on tomorrow. That's why today matters. Most of the time we miss that.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Yesterday, People

Experience teaches nothing, but evaluated experience teaches everything.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Teach
John C. Maxwell (2012). “The Complete 101 Collection”, p.129, Harper Collins

Set the tone for your day be treating people better than you expect to be treated by them. Be the first to smile. Express your appreciation for them. Expect the best out of them. If you act first, you will set yourself up for success.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Appreciation, People

Think back to the most important experiences of your life, the highest highs, the greatest victories, the most daunting obstacles overcome. How many happened to you alone? I bet there are very few. When you understand that being connected to others is one of life's greatest joys, you realize that life's best comes when you initiate and invest in solid relationships.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Thinking, Greatest Victory

People naturally follow leaders stronger than themselves.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Leadership, People
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You”, p.76, Thomas Nelson Inc

Maturity does not always come with age; sometimes age comes alone.

John C. Maxwell
Funny, Motivational, Wisdom
John C. Maxwell (2010). “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently”, p.31, Thomas Nelson Inc

Wanting to win isn't enough. You have to go through a process to improve. That takes patience, perseverance, and intentionality.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Perseverance, Winning
John C. Maxwell (2007). “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You”, p.296, Thomas Nelson Inc

The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to...failure.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Life, Motivational
John C. Maxwell (2011). “The Maxwell Daily Reader: 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You”, p.36, Thomas Nelson Inc

Everything begins with a decision. Then, we have to manage that decision for the rest of your life.

John C. Maxwell
Inspirational, Life, Motivational

You can't light another's path without casting light on your own.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Light, Casting
John C. Maxwell (2016). “JumpStart Your Priorities: A 90-Day Improvement Plan”, p.94, Hachette UK

Always take the high road.

John C. Maxwell
Motivational, Taking The High Road, High Road
John C. Maxwell (2005). “Developing the Leader Within You”, p.72, Thomas Nelson Inc

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