Inspirational Quotes by John C. Maxwell

“Think the best, believe the best, and express the best in others.”

“Perfectionists can rarely affirm themselves; therefore, it’s very difficult for them to affirm others.”

“Siendo un líder de nivel intermedio en una organización, su habilidad para mantener la autoridad que le han dado depende completamente de su fidelidad para servir a las personas que le dieron esa autoridad. De la misma forma, usted debe cuidarse de intentar avanzar a expensas de su líder. Y sería sabio no tener una conversación de «si yo estuviera a cargo» con otro miembro del personal. Si usted tiene problemas con sus líderes, hable con ellos.”

“I heard the story of a wealthy Texan who threw a party for his daughter because she was approaching the age to marry. He wanted to find a suitable husband for her—someone who was courageous, intelligent, and highly motivated. He invited a lot of young, eligible bachelors. After they had enjoyed a wonderful time at the party, he took the suitors to the backyard and showed them an Olympic-size swimming pool filled with poisonous snakes and alligators. He announced, “Whoever will dive in this pool and swim the length of it can have his choice of one of three things. One, he can have a million dollars; two, ten thousand acres of my best land; or three, the hand of my daughter, who upon my death will inherit everything I own.” No sooner had he finished when one young man splashed into the pool and reappeared on the other side in less than two seconds. The rich Texan was overwhelmed with the guy’s enthusiasm. “Man, I have never seen anyone so excited and motivated in all my life, I’d like to ask you: Do you want the million dollars, ten thousand acres, or my daughter?” The young man looked at him sheepishly, “Sir,” he said, “I would like to know who pushed me in the pool!” The”

“People must have affirmation and praise in order to maintain a high level of performance. Withholding negative or critical comments is not nearly as important as giving positive input through compliments and praise.”

“Real leaders have something to give, and they give it freely. Anthony DeMello saw a starving child shivering in the cold. Angrily he lifted his eyes to heaven and said, “God, how could you allow such suffering? Why don’t you do something?” There was a long silence and then DeMello was startled when he heard the voice of God answer him, “I certainly have done something—I made you.”

“Еще один действенный способ улучшить результаты своей команды — четко определить цели и задачи для всего коллектива и его отдельных членов.”

“Great vision precedes great achievement.”

“leaders who are effective are leaders who are disciplined in their daily lives.”

“Hay algo que es mucho más importante y escaso que la capacidad, y esto es la capacidad para reconocer la capacidad.”

“The problem promise: when you handle them well, problems promise to make you better.”

“The future belongs to those who see possibilities before they become obvious. —John Sculley Former CEO of Pepsi and Apple Computer”

“by Dennis P. Kimbro that I came across several years ago: I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or your heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am completely at your command. Half the things you do, You might just as well turn over to me, And I will be able to do them quickly and correctly. I am easily managed— You must merely be firm with me. Show me exactly how you want something done, And after a few lessons I will do it automatically. I am the servant of all great people. And alas, of all failures as well. Those who are great, I have made great. Those who are failures, I have made failures. I am not a machine, Though I work with all the precision of a machine, Plus, the intelligence of a human. You may run me for profit, or run me for ruin. It makes no difference to me. Take me, train me, be firm with me, And I will place the world at your feet. Be easy with me, and I will destroy you. Who am I? I am a habit.”

“dream is an inspiring picture of the future that energizes your mind, will, and emotions, empowering you to do everything you can to achieve it.”

“•Find someone to mentor. Once you reach a certain level in your leadership, the most valuable thing you have to give is yourself. Find someone to pour your life into. Then give him time and resources to become a better leader.”

“Winston Churchill quipped, “To improve is to change, so to be perfect is to have changed often.”

“Believe while others are doubting. Plan while others are playing. Study while others are sleeping. Decide while others are delaying. Prepare while others are daydreaming. Begin while others are procrastinating. Work while others are wishing. Save while others are wasting. Listen while others are talking. Smile while others are frowning. Commend while others are criticizing. Persist while others are quitting.”

“Nothing is easier than saying words. Nothing is harder than living them day after day.”

“The greatest enemy of tomorrow’s success is yesterday’s success. —RICK WARREN”

“Never forget that the greatest reward of pursuing a dream is who you become as a result.”