Maxwellisms

As I mentioned on Friday, John Maxwell spoke at Toledo's National Day of Prayer Breakfast and at a three hour leadership seminar last Thursday. While reviewing my notes, I came across quite a few "nuggets" that I wanted to share:

• John mentioned that a great influence on his life was his father. He said he was the greatest leader he ever knew. He also shared that his dad refused to pay allowance to he and his siblings for doing chores. Instead he paid them an allowance if they read certain books. As a result of this, John said he developed a desire to continually learn and grow which continues to this day.
• When you have a dream, the day you really buy-in to the dream (in other words, the day you sell-out and go for it), you will be in way over your head. You will be in a place which will require God's help.
• He said motivation doesn't work in the long term. He said it is much better to hire motivated people.
• The most important thing a parent can do is help their child determine their areas of giftedness.
• Definition of "success": That those who know me the best, respect me the most.
• The secret of your success is determined in your daily agenda.
• Leadership is influence. So how can one gain influence? Simply by adding value to others.