A good leader is a person who takes a li... by John C. Maxwell | We Heart Quotes

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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

Other quotes by John C. Maxwell

Life

The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up.

- John C. Maxwell

Today

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

- John C. Maxwell

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

- 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

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

- John C. Maxwell

Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.

- John C. Maxwell

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