1,360 Quotes by John C. Maxwell

While a good leader sustains momentum, a great leader increases it.

Losers focus on what they are going through; winners focus on what they are going to.

A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.

While we don't always get what we want, we always get what we choose.

Teamwork makes the dream work, but a vision becomes a nightmare when the leader has a big dream and a bad team.

For leaders to be effective, they need to connect with people.

People who blame others for their failures never overcome them. They simply move from problem to problem. To reach your potential, you must continually improve yourself, and you can't do that if you don't take responsibility for your actions and learn from your mistakes.

I've been told that certain species of fish will grow according to the size of their environment. Put them in a tiny aquarium, and they remain small even at adulthood. Release them into a huge natural body of water, and they grow into their intended size. People are similar. If they live in a harsh and limiting environment, they stay small. But put them someplace that encourages growth, and they will expand to reach their potential.

You're only as good as the people you have around you.