Quotes about Inspiration
To lead any way other than by example, we send a fuzzy picture of leadership to others. If we work on improving ourselves first and make that our primary mission, then others are more likely to follow.
— John Maxwell
When special people touch our lives then suddenly we see how beautiful and wonderful our world can really be. They show us that our special hopes and dreams can take us far by helping us look inward and believe in who we are. They bless us with their love and joy through everything they give. When special people touch our lives they teach us how to live.
— John Maxwell
Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
— John Maxwell
When you live each day with intentionality, there's almost no limit to what you can do. You can transform yourself, your family, your community, and your nation. When enough people do that, they can change the world. When you intentionally use your everyday life to bring about positive change in the lives of others, you begin to live a life that matters.
— John Maxwell
The most important personal-growth phrase you will ever hear a good leader say to you is "follow me.
— John Maxwell
The hero is the one with ideas.
— John Maxwell
Most people want to hear or tell a good story. But they don't realize they can and should be the good story. That requires intentional living.
— John Maxwell
You just need to be positive, believe in yourself, and focus on others.
— John Maxwell
You will never achieve a dream or vision unless you own it. Furthermore, as a leader, you will not be able to get others to buy into a vision that you do not own.
— John Maxwell
Nurture great thoughts, for you will never go higher than your thoughts." —BENJAMIN DISRAELI
— John Maxwell
The best way to help people is to see the best in them. The 101% principle: Look for the 1 thing I admire in them and give them 100% encouragement for it.
— John Maxwell
Charlie Brower said, "A new idea is delicate. It can be killed by a sneer or a yawn; it can be stabbed to death by a quip and worried to death by a frown on the right man's brow." Negative environments kill thousands of great ideas every minute.
— John Maxwell