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"Leadership is influence"

- John C. Maxwell

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John C. Maxwell's quote "Leadership is influence" is a concise yet effective statement that speaks with the core of what it means to be a leader. Leadership is not about having a title or a position of power, however rather about having the capability to influence and inspire others. Leaders have the capability to encourage and direct their followers, to create a vision and to bring it to fulfillment. Leadership is about having the nerve to take threats and to make decisions that will benefit the higher good. It is about having the strength to stand up for what is best and to make a positive impact on the lives of those around you. Leadership has to do with having the capability to influence and inspire others to reach their complete potential.

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