In my experience, followers always ask leaders 3 questions: 1) Do you care 4 me? 2) Can you help me? 3) Can I trust you? John C. Maxwell More Quotes by John C. Maxwell More Quotes From John C. Maxwell Losses are inevitable, but excuses are optional. John C. Maxwell excuse winning loss Remember, its the finish, not the start, that counts the most in life. John C. Maxwell remember Responsibility is the most important ability that a person can possess. John C. Maxwell ability important responsibility Theres a difference between listening passively and listening aggressively. To listen with your heart, you have to listen actively. John C. Maxwell differences listening heart The $50 note trick - ask who wants it even after stomping on it - moral is, no matter what we do to it it is still worth $50. We as human beings never lose our value either despite feeling down, flat or worthless at times. John C. Maxwell feeling-down want feelings 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. John C. Maxwell aquariums motivational people The greatest handicap a person has is not realizing his potential. John C. Maxwell handicaps realizing motivational Think back to the most important experiences of your life, the highest highs, the greatest victories, the most daunting obstacles overcome. How many happened to you alone? I bet there are very few. When you understand that being connected to others is one of life's greatest joys, you realize that life's best comes when you initiate and invest in solid relationships. John C. Maxwell greatest-victory motivational thinking For years I kept a sign on my desk that helped me maintain the right perspective concerning yesterday. It simply said, 'yesterday ended last night.' It reminded me that no matter how badly I might have failed in the past, it's done, and today is a new day. John C. Maxwell motivational night past People create success in their lives by focusing on today. It may sound trite, but today is the only time you have. It's too late for yesterday. And you can't depend on tomorrow. That's why today matters. Most of the time we miss that. John C. Maxwell yesterday motivational people Now more than ever I am aware that a person's significant birthdays can either mark the passage of time, or they can mark changes they've made in their lives to reach their potential and become the person they were created to be. With each passing year, I want to make good choices that make me a better person, help me become a better leader, and make a positive impact on others. John C. Maxwell impact motivational years Working on a weakness within a strength zone will always produce positive results. Working on a weakness outside of the strength zone will not. John C. Maxwell weakness results motivational The more that people know how they fit on a team, the more they will desire to properly make the most of their fit and maximize their contribution. John C. Maxwell team motivational people In my organizations I don't have employees; I have teammates. Yes, I do pay people and offer them benefits. But people don't work for me. They work with me. We are working together to fulfill the vision. Without them, I cannot succeed. Without me, they cannot succeed. We're a team. We reach our goals together. We need each other. If we didn't, then one of us is in the wrong place. John C. Maxwell team organization motivational If you are leading others and you're lonely, then you're not doing it right. Think about it. If you're all alone, that means nobody is following you. And if nobody is following you, you're not really leading! John C. Maxwell lonely motivational mean Wanting to win isn't enough. You have to go through a process to improve. That takes patience, perseverance, and intentionality. John C. Maxwell perseverance winning motivational Failure is simply a price we pay to achieve success John C. Maxwell achieve pay SELF-DISCIPLINE, more than any other personal quality I can think of, is the one thing that separates successful people from the unsuccessful. Think of all it encompasses: honoring commitments, promises and deadlines, keeping your life on schedule, being willing to go the extra mile... Self-discipline is essential to success. The alternative is a life ruled by emotions, and none of us can afford that if we're going to fulfill our purpose and realize our potential. John C. Maxwell successful commitment thinking COMMITMENT is the first step to every good thing I know, and the only step that matters when it comes to achievement. It inspires and attracts people, shows them you have conviction and goals, that you are focused and determined. And the commitment that is based on values will endure. Any time you make choices based on solid life values, you are in a better position to sustain your level of commitment, because you don't have to continually re-evaluate its importance. John C. Maxwell goal people commitment The sheer act of listening speaks volumes that even a great speech can't communicate. John C. 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