John Calvin Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. Here are 30 Best John Maxwell Quotes.
John Maxwell Quotes
1. “Growth inside fuels growth outside.” – John Maxwell
2. “If you start today to do the right thing, you are already a success even if it doesn’t show yet.” – John Maxwell
3. “Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.” – John Maxwell
4. “Life is 10% of what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.” – John Maxwell
5. “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care” – John Maxwell
6. “You don’t overcome challenges by making them smaller but by making yourself bigger.” – John Maxwell
7. “The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” – John Maxwell
8. “We cannot become what we need by remaining what we are.” – John Maxwell
9. “Doing the right thing daily, compounds over time.” – John Maxwell
10. “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” – John Maxwell
John Maxwell Quotes
11. “Speak the truth. Transparency breeds legitimacy.” – John Maxwell
12. “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
13. “The timing of your decision is just as important as the decision you make.” – John Maxwell
14. “Learn to say ‘no’ to the good so you can say ‘yes’ to the best.” – John Maxwell
15. “Although it’s admirable to be ambitious and hard-working, it’s more desirable to be smart-working.” – John Maxwell
16. “If we are growing we are always going to be outside our comfort zone.” – John Maxwell
17. “The greatest mistake we make is living in constant fear that we will make one.” – John Maxwell
18. “Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” – John Maxwell
19. “Success is…knowing your purpose in life, growing to reach your maximum potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others.” – John Maxwell
20. “Creative leaders inherently know when rules need to be challenged, and they can see when a more flexible approach should be taken.” – John Maxwell
John Maxwell Quotes
21. “The more seriously you take your growth, the more seriously your people will take you.” – John Maxwell
22. “Most People have a desire to look for the exception instead of the desire to become exceptional.” – John Maxwell
23. “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.” – John Maxwell
24. “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
25. “Reaching the top is a monumental achievement, but remaining there may be the most spectacular feat of all.” – John Maxwell
26. “A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.” – John Maxwell
27. “You build trust with others each time you choose integrity over image, truth over convenience, or honor over personal gain.” – John Maxwell
28. “Make a point to continually search for a better way of doing things, even when things are going well, to ensure that a better alternative has not been overlooked and to keep your creative talents in practice.” – John Maxwell
29. “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
30. “As you begin changing your thinking, start immediately to change your behavior. Begin to act the part of the person you would like to become. Take action on your behavior. Too many people want to feel, then take action. This never works.” – John Maxwell