1,360 Quotes by John C. Maxwell

It's true that charisma can make a person stand out for a moment, but character sets a person apart for a lifetime.

Leader’s potential is determined by those closest to him.

To gain credibility, you must consistently demonstrate three things: Initiative: You have to get up to go up. Sacrifice: You have to give up to go up. Maturity: You have to grow up to go up. If you show the way, people will want to follow you. The higher you go, the greater the number of people who will be willing to travel with you.

I think success has a lot to do with my own personal growth.

The effectiveness of your work will never rise above your ability to lead and influence others.

I do a lot of conferences, a lot of leadership training. For about six or seven years I've been making this statement - every time I make it, I can see people just kind of - it's just one of those light bulb moments.

You can't be a smart cookie if you have a crummy attitude.

There are three qualities a leader must exemplify to build trust: competence, connection, and character.

SUCCESS is when I add value to MYSELF. SIGNIFICANCE is when I add value to OTHERS.