Maxwell Smart Sayings And Quotes

I had a moment to wonder just what he did at David Emerson's, which really was where Libertyville's elite bought. Was he a salesman? I could see him showing some smart young lady around, saying, Here's one fuck of a nice couch, ma'am, and look at this goddam settee, we sure didn't have nothing like that on Guadalcanal when those fucking stoned-out Japs came at us with their Maxwell House swords.

I explained a leadership philosophy to her that had been drilled into me for years; and that I firmly believed in.   “Julie, my military training has included the study of leadership. I don’t claim to be an expert on the subject but I have tried to learn from some very smart people. For example, let me ask you this: What would you say the definition of ‘leadership’ is?”   One of the things I liked about Julie is that she was always up for an intellectual challenge. After thinking for a moment she responded, “Being in a position where other people have to do what you tell them.”   “Ok,” I replied. “That’s one type of leadership; it’s called Authoritarian or Rank-Based Leadership and the military and Corporate America are definitely based on it but there’s another type that’s more powerful...   “It’s called Influential Leadership.”   “This type of leadership is used by those that build churches or lead volunteer organizations or lead movements. There is no boss with rank or authority; people follow because they choose to. The definition of leadership that I believe in most is simply the word ‘influence’ – and if you accept that then I have another question for you…”   She nodded for me to continue.   “I first heard a brilliant man named John Maxwell ask this question; What is the difference between leadership and manipulation?”   Julie started to respond but then paused in thought. I thought it was a great question and I remember the impact it had held on me the first time I’d heard it.   She finally answered, “One is good and one is bad.”   “Agreed,” I said. “Here is how I would say it though… There is no physical difference in leadership and manipulation – they are both exercising influence. The only difference is intent.   “For example; if I’m trying to influence someone to do something that benefits both of us and maybe others we call it leadership. If I’m trying to influence someone to do something that benefits only myself we call it manipulation.

Mark Batterson says, “Almost anybody can accomplish almost anything if they work at it long enough, hard enough, and smart enough.”10 What he’s really talking about is consistency. Since the best predictor of what a person will do today is what he did yesterday, a solid pattern of consistency gives a person credibility. What you repeatedly do tells others who you are.

say: It’s impossible. God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27). You say: I’m too tired. God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30). You say: Nobody really loves me. God says: I love you (John 3:16). You say: I can’t go on. God says: My grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9). You say: I can’t figure things out. God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6). You say: I can’t do it. God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13). You say: I’m not able. God says: I am able (2 Corinthians 9:8). You say: It’s not worth it. God says: I will be worth it (Romans 8:28). You say: I can’t forgive myself. God says: I forgive you. (1 John 1:9 and Romans 8:1). You say: I can’t manage. God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19). You say: I’m afraid. God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). You say: I’m always worried and frustrated. God says: Cast all your cares on ME (1 Peter 5:7). You say: I’m not smart enough. God says: I give you wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:30). You say: I feel all alone. God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).3

Author Noel M. Tichy says, “The ultimate test for a leader is not whether he or she makes smart decisions and takes decisive action, but whether he or she teaches others to be leaders and builds an organization that can sustain its success even when he or she is not around.