John C. Maxwell Quotes & Sayings (Page 5)

“Leaders who fail to prune their pride will meet demise. That's not a guess, it's a guarantee. With pride, it's not a matter of 'if' we will fall, but 'when.' There are no exceptions.”

“We all have done something unethical.”

“For more than a decade, I led an organization that put on an elaborate Christmas program each December. It was a big production, with over 250 people participating in more than 20 performances. By the end of the season, everyone who participated was exhausted.”

“Pride deafens us to the advice or warnings of those around us.”

“Inability to make decisions is one of the principal reasons executives fail. Deficiency in decision-making ranks much higher than lack of specific knowledge or technical know-how as an indicator of leadership failure.”

“If you are a parent, you have probably already realized that your children are always watching what you do. And just as children watch their parents and emulate their behavior, so do employees who are watching their bosses.”

“If you want to reach the top, don't run over others. Likely, the only way you'll reach the top is to be carried there by others.”

“All of the people in my life whom I consider to be close friends or colleagues are good thinkers.”

“To add value to others, one must first value others.”

“People who add value to others do so intentionally. I say that because to add value, leaders must give of themselves, and that rarely occurs by accident.”