John C. Maxwell

If you are a parent, you have probably already realized that your children are always watching what you do. And just as children watch their parents and emulate their behavior, so do employees who are watching their bosses.

Most people don't like change. They revolt against it unless they can clearly see the advantage it brings. For that reason, when good leaders prepare to take action or make changes, they take people through a process to get them ready for it.

As a leader, the first person I need to lead is me. The first person that I should try to change is me.

Policies are many, Principles are few, Policies will change, Principles never do.

Enjoyment is an incredible energizer to the human spirit.

There are two kinds of pride, both good and bad. 'Good pride' represents our dignity and self-respect. 'Bad pride' is the deadly sin of superiority that reeks of conceit and arrogance.

Time is more valuable than money, because time is irreplaceable.

The first time you say something, it's heard. The second time, it's recognized, and the third time it's learned.

You will never fulfill your destiny doing work you despise.

To remain a credible leader, I must always work first, hardest, and longest on changing myself. This is neither easy nor natural, but it is essential.

Good executives never put off until tomorrow what they can get someone else to do today.

Growth is the great separator between those who succeed and those who do not. When I see a person beginning to separate themselves from the pack, it's almost always due to personal growth.