Quotes about Progress
to act on what you learn is all that really matters.
- John Maxwell
Good leaders don't take anything for granted. They keep working and keep leading. They understand that leadership must be earned and established. They remain dissatisfied in a way, because dissatisfaction is a good one-word definition for motivation. Good leaders strive to keep the people and organization moving forward toward its vision. They recognize that organizations can sometimes be filled with appointments, but teams can be built only by good leadership.
- John Maxwell
The problem promise: when you handle them well, problems promise to make you better.
- John Maxwell
The day that I realized I could no longer do everything myself was a major step in my development as a person and a leader. I've always had vision, plenty of ideas, and vast amounts of energy. But when the vision gets bigger than you, you really only have two choices: give up on the vision or get help. I chose the latter.
- John Maxwell
When you know your purpose in life and are growing to reach your maximum potential, you're well on your way to being a success.
- John Maxwell
Tomorrow's opportunity is determined by yesterday's responsibility.
- John Maxwell
Willing to pay the price to be a perpetual learner.
- John Maxwell
If you run well but are unable to pass the baton to another runner, you lose the race.
- John Maxwell
Change alone doesn't bring growth but you cannot have growth without change.
- John Maxwell
Start doing what is necessary; then do what is possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
- John Maxwell
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, my friend, Anyone can start from now And make a brand new ending.
- John Maxwell
You must think of people before you try to achieve progress. To do that as a permissional leader, you must exhibit a consistent mood, maintain an optimistic attitude, possess a listening ear, and present to others your authentic self.
- John Maxwell