John C. Maxwell Quotes

My celebrity status allows me an opportunity, allows me a pulpit to preach and reach out to the people. Not even always preaching but just leading, motivating them by being a leader.

Guys have to look up to somebody. Everybody needs to have their own role and somebody has to be the star.

In terms of being a role model, I didn't start out to be one. I don't go to work every day with that in mind. But, I do get a lot of fan mail from young girls.

First of all, I try to be a positive role model.

If someone does something in an entertainment/pop ambience, that person becomes someone who has an impact on the conduct and attitude of a huge number of people who peripherally come in contact with them.

As an artist, you know as a person in the public eye, period, you kind of have a responsibility to the younger kids that are watching and emulating what you do.

Wherever you interact with people, you have the opportunity to influence people. This isn't something you necessarily jam down somebody's throat, but it is something you can - gently and over time - begin to cultivate wherever you are.

I feel like I lead a lot by using my voice, it's natural for me, but I also think it's been more by example.

I hear people say, 'I'm not a role model' all the time, and it's like, 'Well, of course you're not!' It doesn't mean that people aren't going to look at you as one, though.

When you're famous, you have a certain sense of responsibility because so many people are looking at you for inspiration and for influence.

To be a Miss World is to carry a burning torch. It is like action carried out by one to illuminate the lives of many.

The heavyweight champion of the world shouldn't just be heavyweight champion of the world. He should use his position to help other people, such as myself.

All my career I've been like a leader, and a lot of people followed what I did.

Coach Spurrier, without question, has been the biggest influence to me, next to my father.

The president can't change the country on his own. But what can he do? He can give an example.

Like others before me, I have a great opportunity as an NFL player to make a difference in the lives of others.

Each man is a hero and an oracle to somebody.

I am sure that, after all, any man in my place should set a positive example for other people.

I know that people look at my life and ask, "How can I achieve some of those things?" So, I suppose in that sense, yes, I'm a role model. But I try to think of myself more as a mentor, as somebody who I hope young people feel comfortable approaching or writing to.

People see me doing something so all of the guys from my walk of life feel like if he can do it, I can do it. That just keeps spreading and spreading and spreading.

Great visions are cast one on one.

The key to the 99 is the one. Or, put another way, the key to the group is the one individual. Think about the one, talk to the one, regard the one, serve the one. If you are sincere and constant, you will discover that gradually your influence with the many will be magnified.

I'm convinced that a person in my position must provide a positive example to people.

A good example is the best sermon.

People do look to others for some leadership, and it's not bad for them to supply it when they feel that way.