Quotes from John C. Maxwell

Compulsion is the method of slavery; persuasion is the method of free men.

As you release tasks to the leaders you're developing, you need to trust them, believe in them, and hold them accountable.

Mother Teresa observed, "Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.

The best way to develop rational, well-balanced confidence is to go after a few victories immediately following a failure.

If we're not failing or making mistakes, it means we're playing it too safe.

A leader who loves the status quo soon becomes a follower.

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.

You will never stub your toe standing still. The faster you go, the more chance there is of stubbing your toe, but the more chance you have of getting somewhere.

Raymond Smith, former CEO and Chairman of the Bell Atlantic Corporation, once remarked, "Taking the safe road, doing your job, and not making any waves may not get you fired (right away, at least), but it sure won't do much for your career or your company over the long haul. We're not dumb. We know that administrators are easy to find and cheap to keep. Leaders—risk takers—are in very short supply. And ones with vision are pure gold.

Poet Lord Byron was right when he stated, "Adversity is the first path to truth.

The future belongs to the curious. The ones who are not afraid to try it, explore it, poke at it, question it, and turn it inside out.

I observed that the greatest speakers didn't just tell better stories. They actually made the stories better by living them first.

Wishing for things to change wouldn't make them change. Hoping for improvements wouldn't bring them.

ARE YOU CONTENT WITH THE STATUS QUO, OR ARE YOU WILLING TO TAKE RISKS TO GAIN HIGHER LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT?

THE PRICE TAG OF LEADERSHIP: SELF-DISCIPLINE

Because I lacked the ability to prioritize correctly and bring focus to my leadership.

On the card is this statement: "Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.

Cuando las personas cometen errores, generalmente hacen una de tres cosas como respuesta a ellos: deciden no volver a cometer nunca otro error, lo cual es imposible. Permiten que su error los convierta en cobardes, lo cual es necio. O deciden aprender de su error y aplicar la lección a su vida, lo cual es beneficioso.

If you want to tap into your discernment potential, work in your areas of strength.

What is the greatest lesson you have learned? By asking this question I seek their wisdom. What are you learning now? This question allows me to benefit from their passion. How has failure shaped your life? This question gives insight into their attitude.

The best way to meet the right people is by asking the right question: "Who do you know that I should know?

No one achieves greatness by becoming a generalist. You don't hone a skill by diluting your attention to its development.

Leaders recognize the abilities in people and work fluidly with them. They are able to mentor people with different talents, temperaments, and styles. While average leaders try to lead everyone the same way, level 4 leaders lead everyone differently. That takes creativity and confidence.

íntimos, Terry y Shirley Stauber, a que nos acompañaran. Para que el viaje fuera aún más especial, reservamos habitaciones