Quotes about Empowerment
The attitude of the leader, coupled with a positive atmosphere in the organization, can encourage people to accomplish great things.
— John Maxwell
If you wait until you can do everything for everybody, instead of something for somebody, you'll end up not doing anything for anybody.
— John Maxwell
The leader is the servant who removes the obstacles that prevent people from doing their jobs.
— John Maxwell
You may be an exceptional leader who has gone unrecognized. Or you may be someone who possesses no status or official authority. Do not let that stop you from doing the right thing. Never underestimate the power of one small act. Exercise the wisdom God has given you by putting it into action. There's no telling what God may do with it.
— John Maxwell
The truth is that empowerment is powerful—not only for the person being developed, but also for the mentor. Enlarging others makes you larger. It is an impact you can experience as a leader as long as you are willing to believe in people and give your power away.
— John Maxwell
If you think someone or something other than yourself is responsible for your success or happiness, then you will be neither happy nor successful.
— John Maxwell
If you think someone or something other than yourself is responsible for your success or happiness, then you will be neither happy nor successful.
— John Maxwell
When leaders learn and live good values, they make themselves more valuable and lift the value of other people. That is the foundation of positive leadership.
— John Maxwell
Only secure leaders exhibit servanthood.
— John Maxwell
And do something positive in your corner of the world.
— John Maxwell
KEY CONCEPT: Connecting begins when the other person feels valued.
— John Maxwell
Servant leaders should listen without judgment, be authentic, build community, share power, and develop people.
— John Maxwell