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John C. Maxwell Quote on Leading By Example

    “People may teach what they know, but they reproduce what they are.”

    John C. Maxwell, Leadership Gold

    Beyond the Quote (160/365)

    Let’s say you are driving and a friend is following you in a separate car, but to the same destination. While driving, you suddenly realize that you’ve made a wrong turn. You quickly think to yourself that there’s still time for your friend behind you to make the proper turn, so you stick your hand out the window and try to point them in the proper direction. Yet, rather than make the proper turn they still follow you in the wrong direction.

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      “If you were a role model to millions of children who closely followed you and your life choices, how would you change your behavior? …What if only your own kids were noticing you and being affected?” ~ Gregory Stock, The Book of Questions

        “We are incapable of loving another unless we love ourselves, just as we are incapable of teaching our children self-discipline unless we ourselves are self-disciplined.  It is actually impossible to forsake our own spiritual development in favor of someone else’s.  We cannot forsake self-discipline and at the same time be disciplined in our care for another.  We cannot be a source of strength unless we nurture our own strength.  I believe that not only do self-love and love of others go hand in hand but that ultimately they are indistinguishable.” ~ Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled

          “[The Master] doesn’t glitter like a jewel… [but is] as rugged and common as a stone.” ~ Lao Tzu, Tao te Ching

            “You have to be brave with your life so that others can be brave with theirs.” ~ Katherine Center, The Gifts of Imperfection

              “The leader sees things through the eyes of his followers.  He puts himself in their shoes and helps them make their dreams come true.  The leader does not say, “Get going!” Instead he says, “Let’s go!” and leads the way.  He does not walk behind with a whip;  he is out in front with a banner.” ~ Wilfred Peterson, The Art of Living

                “You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips.” ~ Oliver Goldsmith

                  “If I love myself I will express that love in my interactions with you, and then I am being impeccable with the word, because that action will produce a like reaction. If I love you, then you will love me. If I insult you, you will insult me. If I have gratitude for you , you will have gratitude for me.  If I’m selfish with you, you will be selfish with me.” ~ Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four Agreements

                    “The greatest reflection of your priorities is your time. Whatever you say about what matters to you, the true test is where you place your time. So if you say your priorities are your partner or your kids or your family or your health, that statement will only be true if your calendar reflects it.” ~ Nick Crocker, Medium

                      “Make it your business to draw out the best in others by being an exemplar yourself.” ~ Epictetus, The Art of Living