Quotes about Development
First we form habits, but then our habits form us.
— John Maxwell
to act on what you learn is all that really matters.
— John Maxwell
The problem promise: when you handle them well, problems promise to make you better.
— John Maxwell
The day that I realized I could no longer do everything myself was a major step in my development as a person and a leader. I've always had vision, plenty of ideas, and vast amounts of energy. But when the vision gets bigger than you, you really only have two choices: give up on the vision or get help. I chose the latter.
— John Maxwell
If you want to be a successful leader, learn to lead before you have a leadership position.
— John Maxwell
In order to do anything new in life, we must be willing to leave our comfort zone. That involves taking risks, which can be frightening. However, each time we leave our comfort zone and conquer new territory, it not only expands our comfort zone but also enlarges us. If you want to grow as a leader, be prepared to be uncomfortable. But know this: the risks are well worth the rewards.
— John Maxwell
One of the best applications of this idea is expressed in what I call the 101 percent principle: Find the one thing that you believe is the potential leader's greatest asset, and then give 101 percent encouragement in that area. Focusing on a person's strengths promotes positive growth, confidence, and success as a potential leader.
— John Maxwell
Willing to pay the price to be a perpetual learner.
— John Maxwell
We should work on changing ourselves before trying to improve others. A great danger to good leadership is the temptation to try to change others without first making changes to yourself.
— John Maxwell
How does one "catch' leadership? By watching good leaders in action!
— John Maxwell
Change alone doesn't bring growth but you cannot have growth without change.
— John Maxwell
Get out of your normal environment today with someone you lead.
— John Maxwell