Connectors Inspire People

kionsanders 1 month, 3 weeks ago on Twitter

Connectors Inspire People. http://tinyurl.com/yf9fwm6 Are you a connector?

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lindaparriott 3 months ago on Twitter

In some primitive languages, “hearing” and “doing” are the same word. Only in our modern context have we divided them. http://bit.ly/4gHT3c

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Trudy Metzger 3 months ago on Wordpress

Dear Mr. Maxwell,

My favourite chapter so far! But then, I think I may have said that before. I was touched by your example of encouraging the flight attendant! I know leaders that would be too ‘big’ to do something like that because it is potentially a vulnerable act. But these examples of true greatness have touched and inspired me more than almost anything else. Your writing is wonderful! Your wisdom valid for today. But to have these little glimpes into the ways you live it is such a gift! Thank you!

God has called me to be an encourager and I do this with great delight, and sometimes a bit of fear but I have never regretted inspiring someone to be all they can be. This chapter has really challenged me to grow in this area! Blessings to you!

Trudy

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Communicators who connect know what actress Lisa Kirk did, when she said, (Edit suggestion: replace ‘did’ with ‘knew’)

Speakers too often have the attitude, This what I think; sit down, and listen. (Missing the word ‘is’ after ‘This’) ... See all content Hide content

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johncmaxwell 3 months ago on Twitter

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Sandy Gorman 3 months ago on Wordpress

When I listen to a speaker, I often feel validated and most of the time walk away with a new idea or technique. To feel validated lets me know that I am doing some things right. After reading this chapter, I feel validated when you mentioned that good leaders show confidence in their listeners. The new thing I learned from this chapter is:

■Put a letter “A” beside those things you learned that you need to Apply.

■Put a letter “C” beside those things you learned that you need to Change.

■Put a letter “T” beside those things you learned that you need to Teach.

This activity would be useful after attending a speaking engagement, a class, or staff development. ACT provides a time to focus and and a time to examine in order to be an effective teacher. ... See all content Hide content

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lindseyhayzlett 3 months ago on Twitter

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Kim Kumar 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress

Hmm… sir, i would love to read in your book aspects like — How to connect while doing impromptu speaking, tips for successful ‘on-the-spot’ speaking..i.e. ways to conenct when asked to speak on a sudden notice without any preparation..So how does one calm the nerves? would love to hear from your past experiences…

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leonderijke 3 months, 1 week ago on Twitter

John C. Maxwell lets his readers help in writing his new book: http://bit.ly/3iG4BR

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Amanda Bouldin 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress

Mr. Maxwell, you have “said the right word at the right time.” Your ability to motivate to action has proven itself once again. I Thank you.

This is the first time I have been led to write publically what I am passionate about. I love connecting with people! I love to watch their countenance change as our conversation progresses. I love to hear hope come from their mouth by the end of our conversation, and I love to ask questions that lead to a response.

I must admit, taking the step out to write boldly about a passion to encourage and connect with people, and a love for being used in the lives of others is an “action” inspired by this chapter. A confirmation. I have never put what I am passionate about into words outside of my journals.

“I can’t think of a single connector who doesn’t care about his listeners. Self-centered people don’t usually connect.”

As a natural connector passionate about encouraging others to live a life in Christ, this resonated with me. I never want my motives to be selfish.

“Ultimately, each of us should strive to be the message.”

Never do I want my gift of connecting with others to be in vein, so there is a constant searching of the heart.

More than being entertaining, more than being captivating, this chapter has simplified the goals in connecting with people. As a leader in ministry who needs to build teams, this will be so helpful in pouring into the team. No matter their roles we are in the people business.

“If you get an opportunity to communicate to others, why not be that someone who inspires them?”

Why would I wait another minute?

I believe this is the best chapter I have read. Maybe it is the right time, maybe I have found the confidence you mention, maybe today is the day, but regardless, I am the person who awaits the promises Calvin Miller mentions. I know I am hungry for revelation and for someone to connect with me, encourage me, inspire me to be the best communicating connector God has predestined me to be, and I look forward to the part in my seemingly ordinary day where I speak to others who also await for the promises Calvin Miller speak of for their own lives. You have reminded me.

And as it is written in Daniel 2, “there is a God in heaven who reveals his mysteries.” Mr. Maxwell, he has revealed to you mysteries in this chapter. Thank you. ... See all content Hide content

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Sara Canaday 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress

As with past chapters, I was inspired and impressed with your substantive approach to, what some consider, the softer side of effective leadership/sales/speaking skills. I do have the following thoughts:

Expectations Section

Consider replacing your sentence that reads, “If we trust people as they become…” with the actual quote conveying the same concept. “Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

What People Need To See

Expand on the idea that if you only have one shot, you can at least elevate your chances of being “believed”, by how you “show up”. Are you on time, well groomed, well prepared, and dressed appropriately for the industry, audience, and your area of expertise.

What People Feel

People not only need to feel your gratitude for them, but also your respect for the time and attention. I think “respect” is just as important in this section as “gratitude”.

In this section, you have a sentence that is very similar to the quote by Maya Angelou. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

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Mark Ralls 3 months, 1 week ago on Wordpress

Great chapter John & company.

As you said; One of the keys to Inspire people is: We must exhibit PASSION. One definition of passion is “Boundless enthusiasm”.

One night several years ago my wife and I had friends over for dinner. After dinner, John asked about our new business we had just begun a few weeks before. An hour later my wife interrupted me and said, Mark maybe they would like to talk also. John told her to not worry about it, I was just showing my excitement & passion for our new business.

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