70 John C. Maxwell Quotes and Lessons on Successful Leadership

The best way to become a person that others are drawn to is to develop qualities that we are attracted to in others.

Why worry about things you can't control when you can keep yourself busy controlling the things that depend on you?

The position is a poor substitute for influence.

Know the reasons you and your listener want to communicate and build a bridge between those reasons.

There is definitely a link between ownership and success. You don’t get the latter without the former

Your life today is a result of your thinking yesterday. Your life tomorrow will be determined by what you think today.

Instead of trying to be great, be part of something greater than yourself.

You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.

What you make of life is up to you. You have all the tools and resources you need - what you do with them is up to you. The choice is yours. Stay mindful of your choices!

If you pair excellence with humility, people not only won’t run over you, they will respect you.

Failure isn't so bad if it doesn't attack the heart. Success is all right if it doesn't go to the head.

Understanding changes minds. Action changes lives.

Every person has a longing to be significant, to make a contribution, to be a part of something noble and purposeful.

People with a positive attitude focus their time and attention on solutions, not problems.

People who do not believe in themselves have trouble believing in others.

A successful person finds the right place for himself. But a successful leader finds the right place for others.

We feel unhappy and confused with our life when we don't do the focus or calling that god has on our life.

Success can be defined as the progressive realization of a predetermined goal.

Deal positively with your weaknesses.

Your self-image will reflect who you are, not how you’re treated by others. You will not be riding an emotional roller roaster. This type of stability will have a tremendous effect on how you feel toward and deal with others.