John C. Maxwell Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure.”

“In the end, people are persuaded not by what we say, but by what they understand.”

“Failed plans should not be interpreted as a failed vision. Visions don't change, they are only refined. Plans rarely stay the same, and are scrapped or adjusted as needed. Be stubborn about the vision, but flexible with your plan.”

“If you are a leader, you should never forget that everyone needs encouragement. And everyone who receives it - young or old, successful or less-than-successful, unknown or famous - is changed by it.”

“Every person has a longing to be significant; to make a contribution; to be a part of something noble and purposeful.”

“The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda.”

“A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can save a marriage. A word of encouragement from a leader can inspire a person to reach her potential.”

“The best way a mentor can prepare another leader is to expose him or her to other great people.”

“I vividly remember a conversation I had many years ago in 1974, which marked a turning point in my leadership journey. I was sitting at a Holiday Inn with my friend, Kurt Campmeyer, when he asked me if I had a personal growth plan. I didn't. In fact, I didn't even know you were supposed to have one.”

“Good leaders must communicate vision clearly, creatively, and continually. However, the vision doesn't come alive until the leader models it.”