John C. Maxwell Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old John C. Maxwell quotes, John C. Maxwell sayings, and John C. Maxwell proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

If you want to make a positive impact, no matter how far-reaching, start at home. Treat your family members like treasures. John C. Maxwell
Leaders need to remember that the point of leading is not to cross the finish line first. It's to take people across the finish line with you. For that reason, leaders must deliberately slow their pace, stay connected to their people, enlist others to help fulfill the vision, and keep people going. You can't do that if you're running too far ahead of your people. John C. Maxwell
We over-exaggerate yesterday. We either think it was better or worse than it was - you know, the good old days. We over-estimate tomorrow; we think we can do more than we can - always. And that's why we put off everything till tomorrow. John C. Maxwell
Pastors need to find their place in the community of believers by spending time with God. John C. Maxwell
For pastors who have a dream and who are walking in obedience but still don't have the resources they need, don't worry. Keep walking in obedience. John C. Maxwell
You have to show people how much you care about them before you can teach them anything. John C. Maxwell
The whole idea of motivation is a trap, forget motivation, just do it. John C. Maxwell
Momentum solves 80% of your problems. John C. Maxwell
Commitment comes as a result of choice, not conditions. John C. Maxwell
Relational skills are the most important abilities in leadership. John C. Maxwell
Disappointment is the gap that exists between expectation and reality. John C. Maxwell
While a good leader sustains momentum, a great leader increases it. John C. Maxwell
A good leader encourages followers to tell him what he needs to know, not what he wants to hear. John C. Maxwell
All good leaders are connectors. They relate well and make people feel confident about themselves and their leader. John C. Maxwell
Good leaders must communicate vision clearly, creatively, and continually. However, the vision doesn't come alive until the leader models it. John C. Maxwell
Growth is the great separator between those who succeed and those who do not. When I see a person beginning to separate themselves from the pack, it’s almost always due to personal growth. John C. Maxwell
Make personal growth a daily priority. John C. Maxwell
Enjoyment is an incredible energizer to the human spirit. John C. Maxwell
A mistake is a stepping stone to success. John C. Maxwell
Time is more valuable than money, because time is irreplaceable. John C. Maxwell
Every person has a longing to be significant; to make a contribution; to be a part of something noble and purposeful. John C. Maxwell
Change means traveling in uncharted waters and this causes our securities to rise. John C. Maxwell
Discontent with the status quo is a great catalyst for vision. John C. Maxwell
Discontent with the status quo is a great catalyst for vision. John C. Maxwell
The unsuccessful person is burdened by learning, and prefers to walk down familiar paths. Their distaste for learning stunts their growth and limits their influence. John C. Maxwell
Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential. John C. Maxwell
If you want to be a sharp thinker, be around sharp people. John C. Maxwell
Every major difficulty you face in life is a fork in the road. You choose which track you will head down, toward breakdown or breakthrough. John C. Maxwell
Diligent follow-up and follow-through will set you apart from the crowd and communicate excellence. John C. Maxwell
Openness by the leader paves the way for ownership by the people. Without ownership, changes will be short term. Changing people's habits and ways of thinking is like writing instructions in the snow during a snowstorm. Every twenty minutes the instructions must be rewritten, unless ownership is given along with instructions. John C. Maxwell