John C. Maxwell

“One of the roles of the Presidency is to lead a political party. Having a President in office is usually a huge advantage to a party because it gives the party a mouthpiece and an advocate a...”

“Your attitude towards failure determines your altitude after failure.”

“The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda.”

“Talent grips us. We are overtaken by the beauty of Michelangelo's sculpture, riveted by Mariah Carey's angelic voice, doubled over in laughter by the comedy of Robin Williams, and captivated...”

“Have the humility to learn from those around you.”

“There are two kinds of pride, both good and bad. 'Good pride' represents our dignity and self-respect. 'Bad pride' is the deadly sin of superiority that reeks of conceit and arrogance.”

“Positional leaders ignore the fact that every person has hopes, dreams, desires, and goals of his own. And leaders must bring their vision and the aspirations of the people they lead togethe...”

“Whenever a high-profile leader dies, people immediately attempt to summarize that person's life in a sentence. Often, critics and commentators get caught up looking at the leader's style, or...”

“People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.”

“We choose what attitudes we have right now. And it's a continuing choice.”

“Leaders who are kind of insecure or egocentric, they basically sabotage themselves.”

“If you are a parent, you have probably already realized that your children are always watching what you do. And just as children watch their parents and emulate their behavior, so do employe...”

“Self-centered leaders manipulate when they move people for personal benefit. Mature leaders motivate by moving people for mutual benefit.”

“The best way a mentor can prepare another leader is to expose him or her to other great people.”

“A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.”

“When your dream is bigger than you are, you only have two choices: give up or get help.”

“Life can be boring unless you put some effort into it.”

“Remember, man does not live on bread alone: sometimes he needs a little buttering up.”

“When a person starts to talk about their dreams, it's as if something bubbles up from within. Their eyes brighten, their face glows, and you can feel the excitement in their words.”

“Look at our society. Everyone wants to be thin, but nobody wants to diet. Everyone wants to live long, but few will exercise. Everybody wants money, yet seldom will anyone budget or control...”