25 Ways to Win with People by John C. Maxwell

Author:John C. Maxwell
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 2010-09-08T16:00:00+00:00

JOHN . . . WITH A MAXWELL

MENTORING MOMENT

One of the key questions I ask in my book Winning with People is the Connection Question: Are we willing to focus on others? The foundational concept for that question is the Big Picture Principle, which states: “The entire population of the world—with one minor exception—is composed of other people.” If you’ve never thought of life in those terms, then it’s time to give it a try. If individuals think they are the center of the universe, not only are they in for a big disappointment when they discover it’s not true, but they’ll also alienate themselves from everyone around them. I’ve never met a person that truly wins with other people who has not mastered the ability to keep his eyes off the mirror and serve others with dignity.

Most people would readily admit that unselfishness is a positive quality, and even the most egocentric individual possesses the desire, deep down, to help others. The problem, sometimes, is changing our behavior so that we get in the habit of focusing on others instead of on ourselves. Here are a few thoughts to help you remember to keep your eyes off the mirror:

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