Quotes about Understanding
Remember that success is just 15 percent product knowledge and it's 85 percent people knowledge.
— John Maxwell
The larger the group, the simpler the communication needs to be.
— John Maxwell
If you talk to a man in the language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.
— John Maxwell
People like people who like them.
— John Maxwell
Take interest in others before they take interest in you.
— John Maxwell
A forgiving spirit is the one basic, necessary ingredient for a solid relationship.
— John Maxwell
You cannot separate your identity from your perspective. All that you are and every experience you've had color how you see things. It is your lens.
— John Maxwell
Treat them as if they are important; they will respond according to the way that you perceive them.
— John Maxwell
The least important word: I (gets the least amount done) The most important word: We (gets the most amount done)—relationships The two most important words: Thank you—appreciation The three most important words: All is forgiven—forgiveness The four most important words: What is your opinion?—listening The five most important words: You did a good job—encouragement The six most important words: I want to know you better—understanding
— John Maxwell
Being heard is so close to being loved, that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.
— John Maxwell
Look at your own quirks, idiosyncrasies, and oddities as a reminder to be more patient with others.
— John Maxwell
When you want to convert someone to your view, you go over to where he is standing, take him by the hand (mentally speaking), and guide him. You don't stand across the room and shout at him; you don't call him a dummy; you don't order him to come over to where you are. You start where he is, and work from that position. That's the only way to get him to budge.
— John Maxwell