Quotes about Influence
He who thinks he leads, but has no followers, is only taking a walk." If you can't influence others, they won't follow you.
— John Maxwell
We may not be able to choose our ancestors, but we can attempt to shape our descendants. If we encourage our children to stand on our shoulders, they will certainly see farther than we have. John
— John Maxwell
Most good leaders want the perspective of people they trust.
— John Maxwell
Mother Teresa said, "Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier.
— John Maxwell
Years ago, I used to tell new leaders I hired that every person in our organization walked around with two buckets. One bucket contained water, and the other gasoline. As leaders, they would continually come across small fires, and they could pour water or gasoline on a fire. It was their choice.
— John Maxwell
Making a difference isn't a matter of if; it's a matter of how and when.
— John Maxwell
they all share the ability to connect visually, intellectually, emotionally, and verbally.
— John Maxwell
Anytime you are in front of other people to communicate— whether it's on a stage, in a boardroom, on a ball field, or across a coffee table—the visual impression you make will either help or hinder you.
— John Maxwell
If you want to be the best leader you can possibly be, no matter how much or how little natural leadership talent you possess, you need to become a serving leader.
— John Maxwell
A leader with confidence is a leader who brings out positive changes in people.
— John Maxwell
People need your influence, but it will not come through 'lip syncing' those you admire.
— John Maxwell
Connecting is the ability to identify with people and relate to them in a way that increases your influence with them.
— John Maxwell