It's said that a wise person learns from his mistakes. A wiser one learns from others' mistakes. But the wisest person of all learns from other's successes.

— John C. Maxwell

I vividly remember a conversation I had many years ago in 1974, which marked a turning point in my leadership journey. I was sitting at a Holiday Inn with my friend, Kurt Camper, when he asked me if I had a personal growth plan. Furthermore, I didn't. In fact, I didn't even know you were supposed to have one.

— John C. Maxwell

Leadership is influence.

— John C. Maxwell

Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.

— John C. Maxwell

Leadership isn't about winning. It's about bringing people with you to the finish line.

— John C. Maxwell

Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.

— John C. Maxwell

Learn to say 'no' to the good so you can say 'yes' to the best.

— John C. Maxwell

Life is 10% of what happens to us and 90% of how we react to it

— John C. Maxwell

Life is now in session. Are you present?

— John C. Maxwell

Look at our society. Everyone wants to be thin, but nobody wants to diet. Everyone wants to live long, but few will exercise. Everybody wants money, yet seldom will anyone budget or control their spending.

— John C. Maxwell