John C. Maxwell Quotes

I believe that in order to be a good leader you must understand the value of praising people to success.

People pay to see others believe in themselves.

People will not follow a leader who does not have confidence in himself.

Leadership is influence. It is the ability to obtain followers. When the leader lacks confidence, the followers have no commitment. A leader is great not because of his power, but because of his ability to empower others.

There is nothing like a person with confidence, male or female, not conceitedness, but confidence. That inspires other people.

The best leaders lift people up versus tear people down.

A leader must be inspired by the people before a leader can inspire the people.

I was born to be a leader. I love the fact that millions of people look up to me.

The world will belong to passionate, driven leaders - people who not only have enormous amounts of energy, but who can energize those whom they lead.

Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.

Effective leaders share two intertwined attributes: an unbridled level of confidence about where their organizations are headed, and the ability to bring people along.

"Leadership" is a big topic today. We know that the world - nations and communities in addition to companies - needs more and better leaders. So I wanted to explore how leaders make a difference, how they can shift a negative cycle, turn around a losing organization, propel a team to victory when conditions aren't perfect. I saw that what leaders do is build confidence in advance of victory. Then the confidence they produce makes the hope of success turn into the reality of success, because people behave differently when they are surrounded by a culture of confidence.

I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.

You will only succeed if you know that what you are doing is right and you know how to bring out the best in people.

The successful leader does not talk down to people. He lifts them up.

Great leaders inspire. They maintain a hopeful attitude, even in the face of discouraging setbacks, constant criticism and abundant opposition. People don't follow discouraged leaders. They follow those who persist with hope.

One of the fundamental aspects of leadership, I realized more and more, is the ability to instill confidence in others when you yourself are feeling insecure

I think that I've learned to relax, and trust in and hire very talented people, and trust in their abilities a little more.

I don't intimidate anyone. Instead, I try to get people to believe in themselves.

It's just incredible how people come up to me and say, 'Gabby, you inspire me to do anything I can set my mind to.' It's truly an honor.

Leadership means making people feel good.

Douglas MacArthur was a man of high abilities. However his view of his abilities was much higher. A great leader has to be a little self effacing. A cannot imagine Douglas MacArthur ever being self effacing.

I play to inspire people and give confidence to young kids who might shy away because of their size.

My dad didn't see limitations in himself or in other people. He did what he did his way and left behind an extremely unique footprint.

It's motivating when someone tells you it's possible to do something that seems impossible.