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John C. Maxwell

John C. Maxwell


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).
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It takes just about the same amount of time to be a nice guy as it does to be a jerk.
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«El secreto de salir adelante es empezar. El secreto de empezar es desglosar las tareas complejas y abrumadoras en tareas pequeñas y fáciles de manejar, y luego empezar por la primera».
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Good thinking will improve your life. It will help you to become an achiever.
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Needless to say, you can love people without leading them, but you cannot lead people without loving them.
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People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
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The question is not, “Will my calendar be full?” but “Who will fill my calendar?” If we are leaders of others, the question is not, “Will I see people?” but “Who will I see?” My
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Anytime you are in front of other people to communicate— whether it’s on a stage, in a boardroom, on a ball field, or across a coffee table—the visual impression you make will either help or hinder you.
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Good Thinking Produces More Good Thinking
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Los buenos líderes pocas veces piensan en términos de límites, más bien, piensan en términos de oportunidades.
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Recently I took my daughter Elizabeth out to a restaurant for lunch. The waitress, whose job it was to take care of people, made us feel that we were really inconveniencing her. She was grumpy, negative, and unhelpful. All of her customers were aware of the fact that she was having a bad day. Elizabeth looked up at me and said, “Dad, she’s a grump, isn’t she?” I could only agree with a look of disdain. Halfway through our experience I tried to change this woman’s negative attitude. Pulling out a $10 bill, I said, “Could you do me a favor? I’d like some change for this $10 bill because I want to give you a good tip today.” She looked at me, did a double take, and then ran to the cash register. After changing the money, she spent the next fifteen minutes hovering over us. I thanked her for her service, told her how important and helpful she was, and left a good tip. As we left, Elizabeth said, “Daddy, did you see how that lady changed?” Seizing this golden opportunity, I said, “Elizabeth, if you want people to act right toward you, you act right toward them. And many times you’ll change them.” Elizabeth
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Anytime a relationship is unequal, it cannot last—whether you are giving more than you get or getting more than you deserve.
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Success for the leader is a single victory. However, when the protégé experiences success, it becomes a double win.
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«Эффективные лидеры заботятся о том, чтобы их люди чувствовали себя сильными и компетентными. Все опросы, посвященные этой теме, показали: доверие — основной фактор, определяющий, будут ли сотрудники следовать за своим руководителем. Лидер должен быть надежным и заслуживающим доверия».
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Usted puede concederle una posición a alguien, pero no puede concederle un verdadero liderazgo.
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No es necesario decir que podemos interesarnos por las personas sin liderarlas, pero no podemos liderar a las personas sin interesarnos por ellas. La gente no le seguirá si no puede llevarse bien con usted. Así son las cosas.
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George Halas said, “Nobody who ever gave their best ever regretted it.” 3.
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Are we quick to respond to others’ needs? Do we run from problems or face them? Do we talk more about bad news or good news? Do we give people the benefit of the doubt, or do we assume the worst? The
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Everybody on a championship team doesn’t get publicity, but everyone can say he’s a champion.
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The one thing you need to know about teamwork is that there is more than one thing you need to know about teamwork.
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