John Calvin Maxwell is an American author, speaker and pastor. He has written so many books about leadership including ‘The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership’ and ‘The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader.’ His books have also sold millions of copies.
He is known as one of the best leadership coaches in the world and an inspiration to many business owners. Here are some of his quotes that will inspire you to be successful.
Inspiring John Maxwell Quotes
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care” – John Maxwell
“A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose, a cause to pursue, a person to love, a goal to achieve.” – John Maxwell
“Growth inside fuels growth outside.” – John Maxwell
“You don’t overcome challenges by making them smaller but by making yourself bigger.” – John Maxwell
“If you start today to do the right thing, you are already a success even if it doesn’t show yet.” – John Maxwell
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” – John Maxwell
“The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.” – John Maxwell
“Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.”
– John Maxwell
“Doing the right thing daily, compounds over time.” – John Maxwell
“If we are growing we are always going to be outside our comfort zone.” – John Maxwell
“The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” – John Maxwell
“Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.” – John Maxwell
“Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.” – John Maxwell
“We cannot become what we need by remaining what we are.” – John Maxwell
“Learn to say ‘no’ to the good so you can say ‘yes’ to the best.”
– John Maxwell
“Failing forward” is the ability to get back up after you’ve been knocked down, learn from your mistake, and move forward in a better direction.” – John Maxwell
“Success is…knowing your purpose in life, growing to reach your maximum potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others.” – John Maxwell
“The more seriously you take your growth, the more seriously your people will take you.” – John Maxwell
“Most People have a desire to look for the exception instead of the desire to become exceptional.” – John Maxwell
“Creative leaders inherently know when rules need to be challenged, and they can see when a more flexible approach should be taken.” – John Maxwell
“Everything begins with a decision. Then, we have to manage that decision for the rest of your life.” – John Maxwell
“Speak the truth. Transparency breeds legitimacy.”
– John Maxwell
“Although it’s admirable to be ambitious and hard-working, it’s more desirable to be smart-working.” – John Maxwell
“The timing of your decision is just as important as the decision you make.” – John Maxwell
“A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.” – John Maxwell
“A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.” – John Maxwell
“Often people fail to start or complete a task because they don’t see any connection between what they’re doing and what they really want to accomplish in life.” – John Maxwell
“The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure.” – John Maxwell
“Happiness simply cannot be relied upon as a measure of success.”
– John Maxwell
“You cannot overestimate the unimportance of practically everything.” – John Maxwell
“Leaders don’t rise to the pinnacle of success without developing the right set of attitudes and habits; they make every day a masterpiece.” – John Maxwell
“Reaching the top is a monumental achievement, but remaining there may be the most spectacular feat of all.” – John Maxwell
“You build trust with others each time you choose integrity over image, truth over convenience, or honor over personal gain.” – John Maxwell
“Earn the right to be heard by listening to others. Seek to understand a situation before making judgments about it.” – John Maxwell
“Leaders never outgrow the need to change.” – John Maxwell
“To add value to others, one must first value others.” – John Maxwell
“Plan and execute your first failure so that you no longer have to fear it.”
– John Maxwell
“The only guarantee for failure is to stop trying” – John Maxwell
“The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That’s the day we truly grow up.” – John Maxwell
“Stay focused instead of getting offended or off track by others.” – John Maxwell
“Doing the wrong thing daily, compounds over time.” – John Maxwell
“It’s true that charisma can make a person stand out for a moment, but character sets a person apart for a lifetime.” – John Maxwell
“If you don’t change the direction you are going, then you’re likely to end up where you’re heading…”
– John Maxwell
“People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.” – John Maxwell
“Success is due to our stretching to the challenges of life. Failure comes when we shrink from them.” – John Maxwell