Tag: John C. Maxwell
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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 Campmeyer, when he asked me if I had a personal growth plan. I didn’t. In fact, I didn’t even know you were supposed to have one.
John C. Maxwell
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When a person starts to talk about their dreams, it’s as if something bubbles up from within. Their eyes brighten, their face glows, and you can feel the excitement in their words.
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Talent grips us. We are overtaken by the beauty of Michelangelo’s sculpture, riveted by Mariah Carey’s angelic voice, doubled over in laughter by the comedy of Robin Williams, and captivated by the on screen performances of Denzel Washington.
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People who use time wisely spend it on activities that advance their overall purpose in life.
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Most people want to avoid pain, and discipline is usually painful.
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Success is due to our stretching to the challenges of life. Failure comes when we shrink from them.
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Good leaders must communicate vision clearly, creatively, and continually. However, the vision doesn’t come alive until the leader models it.
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Ranking among the greatest Christmas movie classics, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ tells a beautiful story about the priceless value of relationships.
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Children astound me with their inquisitive minds. The world is wide and mysterious to them, and as they piece together the puzzle of life, they ask ‘Why?’ ceaselessly.
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Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.
John C. Maxwell