1,360 Quotes by John C. Maxwell

The leader's attitude helps determine the attitudes of the followers.

We don't grow on accident, we grow on purpose.

You build trust with others each time you choose integrity over image, truth over convenience, or honor over personal gain.

Why would God send people to our church if we don't have a great dream? Why would God give a multigifted, multitalented, and multifinancially wealthy person to a church if the biggest thing you are going to do is paint the restrooms next year? That's bad stewardship.

Enlightenment writer and philosopher Voltaire likened life to a game of cards. Players must accept the cards dealt to them. However, once they have those cards in hand, they alone choose how they will play them. They decide what risks and actions to take.

Others are ahead of me. I am continually challenged. My focus is forward. The atmosphere is affirming. I am often out of my comfort zone. I wake up excited. Failure is not my enemy. Others are growing. People desire change. Growth is modeled and expected.

There are pockets of the church that will "give up," and reap a bountiful harvest. They are going to have huge success, like the church has never experienced since the Book of Acts.

Courage and initiative come when you understand your purpose in life.

The secret of successful people lies in their ability to discover their strengths and to organize their life so that these strengths can be applied.