Moleskine-Worthy Inspirational Quotes – #3

Here’s the third installment. I’ve now moved to doing 2 pages from my moleskine instead of 1, so as not to overwhelm my subscribers.

The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority. ~ Ken Blanchard

Let us count that it is evermore our highest honor and our greatest glory, to lay aside all honor and all glory, and to win honor and glory out of shame and humiliation for Christ Jesus’ sake. ~ C. H. Spurgeon

Its about the story that surrounds who you are – a story that creates focus for your ministry. In short, it’s about your ‘brand.’ ~ Phil Cooke

Today, cell phone companies, fashion designers, food producers, television networks and more, focus specifically on children in order to make them brand conscious for life. We call them ‘early adopters.’ ~ Phil Cooke

It’s difficult to connection with people while pursuing your selfish agenda. By nature, connecting is a giving experience. ~ John Maxwell

The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems. ~ Gandhi

When you connect with individuals, soon you will gain the attention of crowds. ~ John Maxwell

The telltale sign of a leader is not what he has been able to accomplish on his own, but what he has been able to accomplish through others. That comes only as a result of connection. ~ John Maxwell

The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team. ~ John Wooden

Connection starts with the heart:

• Instead of lecturing, listen.
• Instead of projecting image, project integrity.
• Instead of demanding control, demonstrate compassion.
• Instead of glaring at others, gaze through their eyes.

~John Maxwell

The leader who does not seek the kingdom of God first does not see it at all. ~ Lead Like Jesus

After all is said and done, more will have been said than done. ~ Marshall McLuhan

Failure is an event, not a person. Yesterday ended last night. ~ Zig Ziglar

Character gets you out of bed: commitment moves you to action. Faith, hope, and discipline enable you to follow through to completion. ~ Zig Ziglar

Positive thinking won’t let you do anything, but it will let you do everything better than negative thinking will. ~ Zig Ziglar

The difference between mediocrity and excellence is midnight oil, elbow grease, and the power of God. ~ Shelton Smith

Leaders aren’t made overnight. They aren’t made in a microwave. They are simmered in crock-pots. ~ John Maxwell

No man can bear witness to Christ and to himself at the same time. No man can give the impression thathe himself is clever, and that Christ is mighty to save. ~ James Denney

Feel free to add more in the comments.