John C. Maxwell Quotes

“I believe that everyone chooses how to approach life. If you’re proactive, you focus on preparing. If you’re reactive, you end up focusing on repairing.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Today Matters

“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Today Matters

“For years I kept a sign on my desk that helped me maintain the right perspective concerning yesterday. It simply said, ‘yesterday ended last night.’ It reminded me that no matter how badly I might have failed in the past, it’s done, and today is a new day.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Today Matters

“People create success in their lives by focusing on today. It may sound trite, but today is the only time you have. It’s too late for yesterday. And you can’t depend on tomorrow. That’s why today matters. Most of the time we miss that.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Today Matters

“The secret to success can be found in people’s daily agendas. If they do something intentional to grow every day, they move closer to reaching their potential. If they don’t, their potential slowly slips away over the course of their lifetime.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

26 Inspirational John C. Maxwell Quotes from Leadership Gold

26 Inspirational John C. Maxwell Quotes from Leadership Gold

Excerpt: John C. Maxwell has been leading for 40+ years and has touched the lives of millions. Check out this powerful collection of quotes from his book, Leadership Gold.

“Your goal as a leader isn’t to be indispensable to the people you lead; it is to leave your people something that is indispensable to them.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

“People will summarize your life in one sentence – pick it now.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

The 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Daily

Am I investing in myself? (Personal Growth)
Am I genuinely interested in others? (Motive)
Am I doing what I love and loving what I do? (Passion)
Am I investing my time with the right people? (Relationships)
Am I staying in my strength zone? (Effectiveness)
Am I taking others to a higher level? (Mission)
Am I taking care of today? (Success)
Am I taking time to think? (Strategy)
Am I developing other leaders? (Legacy)
Am I pleasing God/ My faith? (Faith)

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Source: Leadership Gold by John C. Maxwell

“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

“The english word thanks comes from the same root word as think. Maybe if leaders were more ‘think-ful’ about the contribution of others, they would be more ‘thankful’ to them.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

“Good leaders understand that they are stewards. They must find the best people they can, giving them the opportunity to join in the journey developing them, and encouraging them to reach their potential. But they must hold on to people lightly. Those who start with you seldom finish with you.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

“One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

“Every new level of growth we hope to experience as leaders calls for a new level of change. You cannot have one without the other. If you want to be a better leader, get ready to make some trades.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

“The only thing we can control is what we do in the present. The more we replay yesterday, the further we get from today’s opportunities. And the further away we move from opportunities, the tougher the road is to get back. Opportunities never look as good coming as they do going, and they wait for no one. We need to be highly attentive to spot them. And we must be focused on our present capabilities, not past regrets.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

“Perhaps our greatest power in life is the power to choose. Without question, choices are the most determining factor in how our lives turn out.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

“What we do on some great occasion will probably depend on what we already are: and what we are will be the result of previous years of self-discipline.” ~ H. P. Liddon

“Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less. How do you gain influence from people? You invest in them. How do you invest in them? It starts with giving them time.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

“The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of and response to failure.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

“Experience teaches nothing, but evaluated experience teaches everything.” ~ John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold