John C. Maxwell

John C. Maxwell

John Calvin Maxwell (born February 20, 1947) is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership.

Quotes

  • All great achievers are given multiple reasons to believe they are failures. But in spite of that they persevere.
    • Failing Forward (2000), p. 26
  • "The best leaders are those who understand that their power comes not from their position, but from their ability to empower others." The 5 Levels of Leadership" (2011) page 21
  • "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." Sometimes You Win--Sometimes You Learn" (2013) page 13
  • "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." The Leadership Handbook" (2011), page 17
  • "The greatest danger to most organizations is not external threats, but internal weaknesses." The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" (1998) page 145
  • "Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another." Book: "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" (1998) page 12
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