People limitations
- I cannot lead people longer than they’re willing to follow.
- I cannot lead people farther than they’re willing to go.
- I cannot lead people faster than they’re willing to change.
- I cannot lead people higher than they’re able to climb.
Personal limitations
- I cannot lead people beyond my leadership skills.
- I cannot lead people above my level of trust.
- I cannot lead people past my level of commitment.
- I cannot lead people around my undisciplined lifestyle.
- I cannot lead people without my willingness to serve.
—John Maxwell
Leadership Fall 1996 p. 28
