Quotes about Influence
Believe in the value of others. Carlisle said, "A great man shows his greatness by the way he treats the little man." The value you place on people determines whether you are a motivator or a manipulator of men.
— 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
Clearly, if leaders have a strong set of ethical values and live them out, then people will respect them, not just their position. Immature leaders try to use their position to drive high performance.
— John Maxwell
This is true. What a man is survives him. It can
— John Maxwell
So much of leadership relies on good character. Trust is created through it. Talent is protected by it. Internal peace is fostered by it.
— John Maxwell
2. God commanded both male and female to have dominion (v. 27). Both men and women have been given the ability and authority to lead. Leadership is not gender specific.
— John Maxwell
I am going to keep a positive attitude and use it to influence others.
— John Maxwell
John W. Gardner observed, "If I had to name a single all-purpose instrument of leadership, it would be communication.
— John Maxwell
It's a simple thing to offer encouragement, but it can have a tremendous effect on someone's life.
— John Maxwell
The Courage to Teach
— John Maxwell
The best way to become a person that others are drawn to is to develop qualities that we are attracted to in others.
— John Maxwell
When leaders fail to empower others, it is usually due to three main reasons: 1. Desire for Job Security 2. Resistance to Change 3. Lack of Self-Worth
— John Maxwell