Podcast Episode #181
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John C. Maxwell joins us to discuss his latest book, Intentional Living: Choosing a Life That Matters. We also cover a few leadership topics related to the local church like pastoral tenure, the need for leadership training, and how to make a difference that outlasts your life. Check out Start7Day.com for more free resources from John C. Maxwell on living intentionally.
Some highlights from today’s episode include:
- “Everything worthwhile in life is uphill.”
- “If we don’t live an intentional life, we never get to the things that are worthwhile.”
- “Living intentionally means turning good intentions into good actions.”
- “We have people in the pews every week who have just dumbed down their lives.”
- “The big picture always has Jesus in the middle.”
- “The most underrated word in the English language is ‘consistent.'”
- “Our success is determined by what we do everyday.”
- “Most people don’t lead their life—they accept their life. They don’t write their life—they read their life.”
- “If you’re an insecure pastor, you’re always going to have trouble with the guys who have pastored before you.”
- “Successful leadership all starts with intentionality.”
About John C. Maxwell
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Know where you’re going and turn your intentions into actions. Great interview. Thanks, Thom!
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Pastor John