Inspirational Quotes by John C. Maxwell
“It's better to prepare than to repair.”
“When you realize that people treat you according to how they see themselves rather than how you really are, you are less likely to be affected by their behavior.”
“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established" (Psalms 16:3).”
topics: inspirational
“Receive this blessing as you go forth this day: “May the Lord bless you and keep you; may the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24”
topics: religion
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,”
“Whom have I in heaven but you and earth possesses nothing I desire besides you" -Psalm 73:25”
topics: possession
“The leader’s Attitude is like a thermostat for the place she works. If her attitude is good, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the environment is easy to work in. But if her attitude is bad, the temperature is insufferable.”
― John C. Maxwell ,
from The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization
topics: attitude
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. -John 3:16”
topics: god-s-love
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.”
“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. (Song of Solomon 8:7)”
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:6”
“Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.”
topics: bible-john
“Ideas have a short shelf life. You must act on them before the expiration date.”
― John C. Maxwell ,
from Thinking for a Change: 11 Ways Highly Successful People Approach Life and Work
topics: effective-thinking
“The grateful heart sits at a continuous feast.”
“Be strong, be courageous, do not be afraid for I am with you always. I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
“A person who knows how may always have a job, but the person who knows why will always be his boss.”
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John C. Maxwell (born 1947) is an evangelical Christian author, speaker, and pastor who has written more than 50 books, primarily focusing on leadership.
His organizations have trained 2 million leaders worldwide. Every year he speaks to Fortune 500 companies, international government leaders, and audiences as diverse as the United States Military Academy at West Point, the National Football League, and ambassadors at the United Nations.
John C. Maxwell was born in Garden City, Michigan. His father, Melvin, was a minister in a local Wesleyan church. Maxwell followed his father into the ministry, completing a Bachelor's degree at Ohio Christian University in 1969, a Master of Divinity degree at Azusa Pacific University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. Maxwell has received five honorary doctorates of divinity (including ones from the California Graduate School of Theology and Liberty University).