"People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision." ― John C. Maxwell Topic(s): Leadership Tags: leader, people More From John C. Maxwell "People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude." "Leadership is influence." "Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them." More In Leadership "I sit on my duff, smoke cigarettes and watch TV. I’m not exactly a poster girl for healthy living."― Lexa Doig "The only safe ship in a storm is leadership."― Faye Wattleton "Presidential leadership needn’t always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective."― Donald Rumsfeld