They know That:
‘Leadership begins with a need, not when someone wants to fill an empty leadership position.’
‘If you want to make an impact in the world, you must be able to influence people.’
‘If you focus your attention on a need that speaks to your heart, make the most of your abilities, tap into your passion, and develop influence, you can become a leader.’
‘You need to earn trust before people will buy-in, and you must earn it through character and competence.’
‘Crisis holds the opportunity to be reborn. Difficult times can discipline us to become stronger.’
‘People need to be reminded of why they are doing what they do, and of the benefits that awaits them as a reward for their hard work.’
‘If you go into leadership with the motive to serve others, the team, and the organization, it will be hard for you to go wrong.’
‘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.’
‘Good leaders think outside the box and help the team break through barriers and cover new ground.’
‘If you want to become a better leader, become willing to make tough choices and uncomfortable decisions.’
‘There is no downside to adding value to people.’
Source:
John C. Maxwell (2014). Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership
