Quotes by John C. Maxwell

About John C. Maxwell:

John Calvin Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. Titles include The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader: Becoming the Person Others Will Want to Follow. His books have sold millions of copies, with some on the New York Times Best Seller List.
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I vividly remember a conversation I had many years ago in 1974, which marked a turning point in my leadership journey. I was sitting at a Holiday Inn with my friend, Kurt Campmeyer, when he asked me if I had a personal growth plan. I didn't. In fact,...

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Everything rises and falls on leadership.

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People who use time wisely spend it on activities that advance their overall purpose in life.

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Children astound me with their inquisitive minds. The world is wide and mysterious to them, and as they piece together the puzzle of life, they ask 'Why?' ceaselessly.

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It seems the older you get, the more life comes into focus.

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Whenever a high-profile leader dies, people immediately attempt to summarize that person's life in a sentence. Often, critics and commentators get caught up looking at the leader's style, or which political or philosophical camp they represented.

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Life can be boring unless you put some effort into it.

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Ideas have a short shelf life. You must act on them before the expiration date.

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As you get older, time speeds up but life slows down.

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The unsuccessful person is burdened by learning, and prefers to walk down familiar paths. Their distaste for learning stunts their growth and limits their influence.

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To add value to others, one must first value others.

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

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Leaders who are kind of insecure or egocentric, they basically sabotage themselves.

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If you are a parent, you have probably already realized that your children are always watching what you do. And just as children watch their parents and emulate their behavior, so do employees who are watching their bosses.

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Have the humility to learn from those around you.

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

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When your dream is bigger than you are, you only have two choices: give up or get help.

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Every person has a longing to be significant; to make a contribution; to be a part of something noble and purposeful.

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Everyone has the potential to become an encourager. You don't have to be rich. You don't have to be a genius. You don't have to have it all together. All you have to do is care about people and initiate.

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If you want to reach the top, don't run over others. Likely, the only way you'll reach the top is to be carried there by others.

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Most people want to avoid pain, and discipline is usually painful.

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Author Bio

  • NameJohn C. Maxwell
  • DescriptionAmerican author, speaker and pastor
  • BornFebruary 20, 1947
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter; Motivational Speaker