Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook Quotes

“Should I go ahead and buy that item or just save my money for a rainy day?”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“Should I have that extravagant dessert or call it quits for the night?” “Should I put in the extra effort here or just get by with the minimum amount required?”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“You will never achieve a dream or vision unless you own it. Furthermore, as a leader, you will not be able to get others to buy into a vision that you do not own.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“People who never see it—they are wanderers. People who see it but never pursue it on their own—they are followers. People who see it and pursue it—they are achievers. People who see it, pursue it, and help others see and pursue it—they are leaders.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“Clear vision does wonders for a team, but it also does wonders for a leader. Among its greatest benefits are direction and passion. For leaders, vision sets direction for their lives. It’s like having a road map. It prioritizes both action and values, helping leaders remain focused. And it creates passion. It lights a fire within leaders that can spread to others. Perhaps that’s why Helen Keller, when asked what would be worse than being born blind, answered, “To have sight without vision.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“The problem with the Be-Good mindset is that it tends to cause problems when we are faced with something unfamiliar or difficult. We start worrying about making mistakes, because mistakes mean that we lack ability, and this creates a lot of anxiety and frustration. . . . The Get-Better mindset, on the other hand, is practically bullet-proof. When we think about what we are doing in terms of learning and mastering, accepting that we may make some mistakes along the way, we stay motivated despite the setbacks that might occur.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“People approach any task with one of two mindsets: what I call the “Be-Good” mindset, where your focus is on proving that you have a lot of ability and already know what you’re doing, and the “Get-Better” mindset, where your focus is on developing ability. You can think of it as the difference between wanting to prove that you are smart, and wanting to get smarter.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“IT’S THE JOB THAT IS NEVER STARTED THAT TAKES THE LONGEST TO FINISH.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“What’s the best solution to guard against becoming a complainer? Cultivate gratitude. It is by far the most effective antidote to a negative attitude and a complaining spirit.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“What do I really want? What will it cost? Am I willing to pay the price? When should I start paying the price?”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“A victim is a person who suffers a loss because of the actions of others.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“Vision: How does this problem affect where we’re trying to go? [Your Response Here] Priorities: Are my problems taking me or the team away from our priorities? [Your Response Here] Values: Are my values or my team’s being compromised by this problem?”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“Leadership: How does this problem affect our people? [Your Response Here] Personnel: Do we have the right people to help us with this problem? [Your Response Here] Timing: Is this the right time for a solution, and do we have enough time for it?”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“The truth is that big ideas don’t appear—they evolve.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“DOWNSIDES RARELY HAVE AN UPSIDE UNLESS YOU ARE READY FOR THEM ON THE FRONT END.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“I have had to let go of my need to be right and focus on the greater need to do right.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“It’s as the old adage says: motion causes friction.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“If you’ve done something for one year—look at it carefully. If you’ve done it for two years—look at it with suspicion. If you’ve done it for five years—stop looking at it and do something to change it.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“The greatest enemy of tomorrow’s success is yesterday’s success.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“PEOPLE DO NOT NATURALLY RESIST CHANGE; THEY RESIST BEING CHANGED.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“SELF-RESPECT IS PRODUCED BY INNER TRIUMPHS, NOT EXTERNAL ONES.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“So much of leadership relies on good character. Trust is created through it. Talent is protected by it. Internal peace is fostered by it.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“If my people learn to trust me, I’ll get their attention. But if I initiate trust in my people, I’ll get their action.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“we are today where our thoughts have brought us, and we will go tomorrow where our thoughts take us.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“If you want to be successful as a person and as a leader, you must make choices. You must prioritize. You cannot have it all. No one can.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“Franz Kafka said, “Productivity is being able to do things that you were never able to do before.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“If you want to succeed at Level 4, you need to become an investor in people. This means adding value but also expecting to see a return on your investment—not in personal gain but in impact.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“you can care about people without leading them, but you cannot lead people well without caring about them.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO DAILY WHAT UNSUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO ONLY OCCASIONALLY.”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook

“The best way to meet the right people is by asking the right question: “Who do you know that I should know?”
― John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Workbook