Quotes about Inspiration
If you could pick only one word to describe yourself, what would it be?
— John Maxwell
People don't want to be managed. They want to be led. Whoever heard of a world manager? World leader, yes. Education leader, yes. Political leader. Religious leader. Scout leader. Community leader. Labor leader. Business leader. Yes. They lead.
— 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
People don't function like machines. They have feelings. They think. They have problems, hopes, and dreams. Though people can be managed, they would much rather be led. And when they are led, they perform at a much higher level.
— John Maxwell
Encouragement is oxygen to the soul. Good work can never be expected from a worker without encouragement. No one can ever have lived without it.
— John Maxwell
The attitude of the leader, coupled with a positive atmosphere in the organization, can encourage people to accomplish great things.
— John Maxwell
Think the best, believe the best, and express the best in others.
— John Maxwell
How does one "catch' leadership? By watching good leaders in action!
— John Maxwell
When they find someone who can communicate something of value to them, they will usually listen.
— John Maxwell
Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.
— John Maxwell
Get out of your normal environment today with someone you lead.
— John Maxwell
Have you ever had to communicate someone else's vision? It's very difficult to do, isn't it?
— John Maxwell