Quotes about Empathy
Look at your own quirks, idiosyncrasies, and oddities as a reminder to be more patient with others.
— John Maxwell
How do the people around you react to the sparks of life? Are they fire lighters who blow things up, or firefighters who calm things down?
— John Maxwell
Perfectionists can rarely affirm themselves; therefore, it's very difficult for them to affirm others.
— John Maxwell
When you want to convert someone to your view, you go over to where he is standing, take him by the hand (mentally speaking), and guide him. You don't stand across the room and shout at him; you don't call him a dummy; you don't order him to come over to where you are. You start where he is, and work from that position. That's the only way to get him to budge.
— 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
As a leader, my goal is to help people, not make them happy.
— John Maxwell
That's what connectors do. They tell you about yourself.
— 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
Transformational leaders: See things others do not see. Believe things others do not believe. Say things others do not say. Feel things others do not feel. Do things others do not do. Receive things others do not receive.
— John Maxwell
People will not always remember what you said. They will not always remember what you did. But, they will always remember how you made them feel.
— 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