John C. Maxwell quotes

John C. Maxwell, a renowned leadership expert, speaker, and author, has impacted countless lives through his transformative teachings. With over 100 books published, including bestsellers like "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership," Maxwell is a trusted resource for individuals aspiring to enhance their leadership skills. His insightful advice addresses topics such as personal growth, teamwork, and communication. Through his engaging speeches and coaching, Maxwell empowers individuals and organizations to unlock their potential and lead with excellence. Discover the power of John C. Maxwell's teachings to transform your leadership abilities and achieve remarkable success.

Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.

- John C. Maxwell

Seven Steps to Success 1) Make a commitment to grow daily. 2) Value the process more than events. 3) Don't wait for inspiration. 4) Be willing to sacrifice pleasure for opportunity. 5) Dream big. 6) Plan your priorities. 7) Give up to go up.

- John C. Maxwell

Real leadership is being the person others will gladly and confidently follow.

- John C. Maxwell

Learn to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the best.

- John C. Maxwell

If you don’t change the direction you are going, then you’re likely to end up where you’re heading…

- John C. Maxwell

If we are growing we are always going to be outside our comfort zone.

- John C. Maxwell

I discovered that great men were willing to share their ideas. And I was learning so much. You can learn only if others are ahead of you.

- John C. Maxwell

Do not take the agenda that someone else has mapped out for your life.

- John C. Maxwell

Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.

- John C. Maxwell

A successful person finds the right place for himself. But a successful leader finds the right place for others.

- John C. Maxwell

A positive attitude can really make dreams come true – it did for me.

- John C. Maxwell

A minute of thought is greater than an hour of talk.

- John C. Maxwell

A leader who produces other leaders multiples their influences.

- John C. Maxwell

A leader can give up anything – except final responsibility.

- John C. Maxwell

A lack of realism in the vision today costs credibility tomorrow.

- John C. Maxwell

A good leader is a person who takes a little more than his share of the blame and a little less than his share of the credit.

- John C. Maxwell

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.

- John C. Maxwell

A dream becomes a reality as a result of your actions, and your actions are controlled, to a large extent, by your habits.

- John C. Maxwell

A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose – a cause to pursue, a person to love, a goal to achieve.

- John C. Maxwell

A Chinese proverb says, 'Those who drink the water must remember those who dug the well.' Gratitude is one of the most attractive of all personal attributes.

- John C. Maxwell

Learn to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the best.

- John C. Maxwell

If you're lying, you're lying.

- John C. Maxwell

The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.

- John C. Maxwell

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.

- John C. Maxwell

Good executives never put off until tomorrow what they can get someone else to do today.

- John C. Maxwell

Leadership is influence.

- John C. Maxwell

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

- John C. Maxwell

Educators take something simple and make it complicated. Communicators take something complicated and make it simple.

- John C. Maxwell

A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.

- John C. Maxwell

Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.

- John C. Maxwell