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The Maxwell Leadership Podcast is a regular examination of what it means to be a transformational leader—someone who daily influences people to think, speak, and act to make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others. This podcast will teach you the principles, practices, and process of becoming a transformational leader because leadership isn’t an event—it’s an uphill journey. Every week we will offer a free tool to help you on this journey, so let leadership authority Dr. John C. Maxwell show you the way.
- 343 - High Road Leadership (Part 1)
John Maxwell’s new book, High Road Leadership, releases this May! So, this week, we begin a new four-part series in which John and Mark shares some insight from the book as well as additional content not in the book! We’re releasing these episodes leading up to the book release, so be sure to pre-order your copy here, and get ready to learn what it means and how to be a High Road Leader!
Key Insights:
- Why John has dedicated his life to leadership
- Highlights from John’s leadership journey
- John’s top 5 leadership books
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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 35min - 342 - Do You Have What It Takes (Part 2)
If you’ve ever asked the question, “Do I have what it takes?”, this episode is for you! This week, John C. Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow continue a new two-part series on questions leaders can ask themselves to know if they have what it takes to begin a new venture in their organization or leadership. After John’s lesson, Mark and Traci discuss how you can apply it to your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
- The difference between average people and those that achieve is their perception of and response to failure.
- Most people are five times more likely to be optimistic about another person’s goals if that person is optimistic themselves.
- Be open-minded and always take the high road.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Do You Have What It Takes Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WhatItTakes and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 36min - 341 - Do You Have What It Takes (Part 1)
So, you’re starting something new? I bet one big question rolling around in your mind is, “Do I have what it takes?” This week, John C. Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow start a new two-part series on questions leaders can ask themselves to know if they have what it takes to begin a new venture. Following John’s lesson, Mark and Traci discuss how to apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
- Passion gives the vision energy. Vision gives passion direction.
- Stress is the gap between the demands placed on us and our ability to meet those demands.
- Many times, action is not the riskiest path. The riskiest path is inaction.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Do You Have What It Takes Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WhatItTakes and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 38min - 340 - Episode 300! Looking Back At Your Favorite Episodes
Thank you for 300 episodes of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! We have a special episode today to celebrate this milestone! We will be highlighting key moments in the top 3 most popular episodes and sharing insights we’ve learned over the past six years since we launched the podcast.
We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you, so we also have a very special gift for the first 300 people who listen to this episode! Be sure to stay through the end of this episode and take advantage of this offer!
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 300th Episode Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/300 and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 41min - 339 - Give Your Best to Your Best
In order to raise up leaders, you have to give the best of yourself to your best people! This week, John Maxwell teaches about how to raise up good leaders by giving your best to the people you lead. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss the lesson and give you practical ways to apply it to your life and leadership.
Key Takeaways:
- Good people are hard to find; they are harder to keep.
- When leaders fail to appreciate the difference between mediocre and excellence, performance decreases.
- The top 20% of your people account for 80% of the production
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Give Your Best to Your Best Worksheet”, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GiveYourBest and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 38min - 338 - Making Great Decisions (Part 2)
Leadership hinges on the quality of decisions we make, and in today's discussion, John Maxwell brings to light the traps that threaten our decision-making processes, such as procrastination and a tendency to say yes to every demand. It's crucial to recognize that options exist in every scenario, and by maintaining this awareness, leaders can navigate choices with greater confidence and clarity.
Mark Cole and Traci Morrow underline the importance of seeking feedback, breaking down overwhelming decisions into manageable parts, and the necessity of staying focused on the ultimate goal to avert common pitfalls. In this episode, listeners will also learn strategies for managing the information overload and the requisite need for setting clear personal boundaries to guide their 'yes' and 'no' responses.
By engaging with these insights, you'll be equipped not only to refine your decision-making skills but also to understand the relevance of tracking results and defining issues precisely.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Making Great Decisions Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Decisions and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 29min - 337 - Making Great Decisions (Part 1)
The better the decisions you make, the more impact you will have in your life and in the lives of those you lead. This week, John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow begin a new two-part series on Making Great Decisions. They discuss how to make great decisions and how to prioritize your decisions; then, next week, they dive into common traps of decision-making.
Key Takeaways:
- “Once a decision is made, stop worrying and start working.” -William James
- “Successful people make right decisions early and manage those decisions daily.” –John Maxwell
- “Whenever you see a successful business, someone made a courageous decision.” -Peter Drucker
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Making Great Decisions Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Decisions and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 37min - 336 - Experience Breakthrough (Part 2)
Breakthroughs are transformative moments that shape and empower our lives. These breakthroughs often come when we challenge our limits, confront our fears, and find the strength to overcome challenges. This week, we continue to explore the journey of breakthroughs in leadership growth and the pursuit of dreams.
During John’s lesson, he shares the remaining 4 breakthroughs everyone needs to experience to reach success. He recounts a personal episode of overcoming a life-threatening challenge, about living his dream, striving for continuous improvement, and the transformative power of our dreams in shaping who we are.
Mark Cole and Traci Morrow cover why self-care is paramount for leaders to effectively take care of others. Mark shares the importance of working from a place of rest instead of resting from a place of work—a crucial mindset for any leader’s mental health. Traci highlights one challenge faced by many leaders — the temptation to serve from an empty cup — and how self-care helps us serve others better.
You’ll also hear how one 76-year-old proved there's no finish line in dreaming. As Terrell Owens once wisely put it, it's about focusing on “breakthroughs, not breakdowns.”
Stick around as we also preview our Day to Grow event and dive into the significance of personal and team growth. This is an episode brimming with wisdom on the four types of breakthroughs that all leaders must navigate to achieve success.
Get ready to be inspired to experience your own breakthroughs. Let's grow together on this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast.
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Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 36min - 335 - Experience Breakthrough (Part 1)
This week, we kick off a two-part series on Experiencing Breakthrough! Breakthrough is the thing that separates who you are from who you want to be. And speaking of breakthrough, if you want to experience it for yourself, get your tickets to Day2Grow on March 9th in Orlando, Florida! Join John Maxwell and other inspiring speakers, and breakthrough into the person you’re meant to be! You can find out more about this opportunity at Day2Grow.com.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 43min - 334 - How to Hire the Right People
Jim Collins said, “People are not your most important asset; the right people are.” So, this week, John Maxwell teaches how to hire the right people. You’ll learn the 4 C’s of building a team that will take you to the next level. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to discuss John’s lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.
Key Takeaways:
- The 4 C’s of Building a Team
- If you get to the top alone, you didn’t climb a very high hill.
- Without a good hiring process, your emotional challenges will show up in your hiring realities.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Hire the Right Team Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/RightPeople and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 32min - 333 - Think Ahead with Craig Groeschel
We have a special episode for you today! That’s because Mark Cole is joined by John Maxwell’s good friend, Craig Groeschel. Craig hosts an amazing podcast called the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, he’s a pastor, an author, and this month he’s releasing his newest book, Think Ahead: 7 Decisions You Can Make Today for the God-Honoring Life You Want Tomorrow. Whether you’re a person of faith or not, this book has the potential to change your life and your leadership. Today Mark and Craig discuss Craig’s new book and the inspiring insights within it. Pre-order your copy now at CraigGroeschel.com!
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Think Ahead Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Craig’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ThinkAhead and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 35min - 332 - 10 Secrets to Success (Part 2)
Today, John Maxwell, Chris Goede and Mark Cole continue a two-part series on 10 secrets to success. After John’s lesson, Mark and Chris join to discuss how you can apply these secrets to success in your own life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
- A minute of thought is worth more than an hour of talk.
- Don’t be afraid to innovate. Be different!
- Think long-term and be persistent when others decide to quit.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “10 Secrets to Success Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Secrets and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 35min - 331 - 10 Secrets to Success (Part 1)
Today on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we begin a two-part series on 10 Secrets to Success. After John Maxwell’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to discuss the lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
- How you think is everything
- “Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement.” –Tom Hopkins
- Success is a marathon, not a sprint
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “10 Secrets to Success Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Secrets and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 40min - 330 - Value the Process
This week, John Maxwell teaches how to value the process when it comes to developing others. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to discuss John’s lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
- Follower’s math is addition
- Leader’s math is multiplication
- Value the process more than events
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Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 38min - 329 - The Heart of Leadership
This week, John Maxwell teaches about the heart of leadership––serving people. John will share five guidelines on how to serve people well, then Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to offer some practical application for your life and leadership.
Key Takeaways:
- “If you’ll help others get what they want, you’ll get everything in life that you want.” –Zig Ziglar
- There’s a relationship between how much you serve a person and how much you believe in that person.
- Encouragement is oxygen for the soul.
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Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 31min - 328 - How to Improve Every Day
Happy New Year, Podcast Family! Let’s start this year off right with an inspiring lesson from John Maxwell. Today, John will teach you ten ways to ensure you’re growing every day. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow will provide some practical ways for you to apply this lesson to your own life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
- The path from the ordinary to the extraordinary is improvement.
- Continual change is essential for continual improvement.
- Is what you’re doing today getting you closer to your goal tomorrow?
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Improve Every Day Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/EveryDay and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 03 Jan 2024 - 37min - 327 - Your Year in Review 2023
It's that time of the year, and we're excited to bring you something truly special for our Christmas episode on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. This year, we're continuing a tradition close to John Maxwell's heart—a deep dive into his year in review process.
As many of you know, John dedicates the final week of each year to reflect on the past 12 months. He delves into his journal, meticulously reviews his notes, analyzes his calendar, and assesses where his time and energy have been invested. This introspective exercise is a cornerstone of his approach to growth and personal development.
So, in this episode, we're revisiting a lesson where John generously shares his step-by-step process for this year in review. It's a guide that has helped him make pivotal decisions in both life and business, and we're thrilled to pass on this invaluable practice to you. It's not just transformed John's life but also impacted Mark Cole's journey and the lives of our entire team.
But that's not all—we want to do something different this week. Instead of our usual post-lesson application with Mark Cole and our co-hosts, we're encouraging you to take that time to implement what you've learned from John's insights. Use this opportunity to kickstart your own year in review. By doing so, you'll step confidently into the new year equipped with the wisdom and strategies that have the potential to elevate your leadership and your life.
Join us as we explore this transformative process and embrace the chance to make your upcoming year even more remarkable than the last.
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Wed, 27 Dec 2023 - 34min - 326 - Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented (Part 2)
When you’re a growth-oriented person, there is no finish line! This week, John Maxwell, Traci Morrow, and Mark Cole continue a two-part series on how to change from being a goal-oriented person to a growth-oriented person.
Key Takeaways:
- The growth within you will help you rise above the goals before you.
- If you’re ahead of the class, you’re in the wrong class.
- A growth environment is a place where you are out of your comfort zone.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GrowthOriented and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 20 Dec 2023 - 45min - 325 - Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented (Part 1)
Stop asking, “How long will this take?” Start asking, “How far can I go?” This week, John Maxwell, Traci Morrow, and Mark Cole begin a two-part series on how to change from being a goal-oriented person to a growth-oriented person.
Key takeaways:
- Improving yourself is the first step in improving everything else in your life.
- Growth on the inside feeds growth on the outside.
- Change from growth with a timeline to growth without a finish line.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GrowthOriented and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 38min - 324 - The Growing Leader
Today, John Maxwell teaches three essential areas in which leaders need to grow and stretch in order to become the best leader for their people. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
- Great leaders have confidence in themselves and others.
- Courage is the willingness to let go of the familiar.
- People don’t follow titles, they follow courage.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Growing Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Growing and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 39min - 323 - The Grounded Leader
John C. Maxwell teaches you three qualities of a grounded leader. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss practical ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.
Key Takeaways:
- Grounded leaders have a capacity for self-awareness and criticism
- Humble leaders revel in the accomplishments and potential of others
- Calling is when your purpose is greater than you
Our BONUS resource for this episode is “The Grounded Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Grounded and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 39min - 322 - Who to Invite to Your Leadership Table
Here in the U.S., we’re one day away from Thanksgiving! This is a holiday where those closest to us gather together and reflect on the things we’re grateful for. So, as we prepare to bring people around the dinner table, we thought we’d let John Maxwell share ten types of people that need to be around your leadership table. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share some practical ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.
Key Takeaways:
- The potential for change increase with participation
- Leaders are more creative in their strength zone
- Have a we attitude, not a me attitude
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Who to Invite to Your Leadership Table Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Table and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 35min - 321 - How Great Coaches Communicate
In this episode, John Maxwell teaches us how great coaches communicate! Whether you coach in sports, in business, or even in your family, this episode will give you a play book for motivating your team to reach their next level of performance. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss practical ways you can apply this to your life and leadership.
Key Takeaways:
- “It’s not what you tell your players that counts. It’s what they hear.” –Red Auerbach
- Information = giving out
- Communication = getting through
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How Great Coaches Communicate Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Coach and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 40min - 320 - Things That Don't Require Talent (Part 2)
Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue their series in which John Maxwell teaches five things that don’t require talent. These are five things that every growing person must embrace to take their leadership to the next level. Last week they covered the first two points. This week they cover the remaining three.
Key Takeaways:
- Prioritize your life according to your passion
- Courage is an everyday test
- “Encouragement is oxygen to the soul.” –George M. Adams
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Things That Don’t Require Talent Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Talent and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 38min - 319 - Things That Don't Require Talent (Part 1)
Today Mark Cole and Chris Goede begin a new two-part series in which John Maxwell teaches five things that don’t require talent. These are characteristics every growing leader must embrace to get out of what we at Maxwell Leadership call “the people pile.” If you learn these five things, you’ll take your leadership to the next level. Today we’ll talk about points one and two. And next week, we’ll cover three through five.
Key Takeaways:
- Nothing is interesting if you’re not interested
- Look for and plan your teachable moments
- Lack of responsibility = lack of initiative
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Things That Don’t Require Talent Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Talent and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 40min - 318 - Leadership Expectations
Many leaders inadvertently let external factors influence their lives. But, when we align our personal expectations for ourselves and others, we chart a course toward realizing the life we've envisioned. In this episode, John Maxwell shares insights on the crucial topic of expectations. Following John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow provide practical strategies for you to implement these principles in your life and leadership.
Key Takeaways:
- Your life must be influenced by your expectations, not your experience.
- Great leaders set high expectations for themselves and others.
- Great leaders communicate clearly how those expectations look.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Leadership Expectations Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Expectations and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 44min - 317 - I Can't Wait with Tim Elmore
This week, Mark Cole talks with Tim Elmore about his latest book, I Can’t Wait: 52 Stories of Kids Who Changed Their World...That You Can Read Together, which releases on Nov 16. You can pre-order the book now at ICantWaitBook.com!
As you may already know, Tim is the founder of Growing Leaders; he’s an incredible communicator and best-selling author. Many of you know him for his books Habitudes, and more recently A New Kind of Diversity. Tim is an expert in bridging the gap between generations through leadership. Listen now to hear about his new inspiring book about young leaders!
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “I Can’t Wait Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Tim’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/CantWait and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 35min - 316 - Be the One with Justin Prince
We have an exciting bonus episode for you today! In this episode, Mark Cole talks with Justin Price about his new book Be the One: The Universal Roadmap to Create, Design, and Live an Unforgettable Life. Justin has built five multimillion-dollar businesses, and has generated over two billion dollars in revenue, and today he’s here to share with you what it looks like to live intentionally.
Key Takeaways:
- Focus magnifies effort
- To be unforgettable, you must ask, “How can I add value?”
- You’ll never outperform the way you see yourself
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Be the One Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Justin’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BeTheOne and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Fri, 13 Oct 2023 - 42min - 315 - Bigger on the Inside
This week, John Maxwell shares how leaders can be bigger on the inside than they are on the outside. John says that when you're bigger on the inside than the outside, over time, you become bigger on the outside.
Key takeaways:
Inside-out leaders are inspired by others. The role of humility in leadership. The "Credibility Checklist": Are you a credible leader?Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Bigger on the Inside Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Bigger and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 45min - 314 - Love + Work with Marcus Buckingham
Marcus Buckingham is back on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! Join Marcus and Chris Goede as they discuss Marcus’ new book, Love + Work, and get a sneak peak into what you’ll get to experience at Live2Lead! By the way, Live2Lead is just two days away. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this epic event! Get your tickets here.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Love + Work Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Marcus’ conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LoveAndWork and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 50min - 313 - Born to Shine with Kendra Scott
We are thrilled to introduce you to our guest this week, Kendra Scott. Kendra is a celebrated fashion designer and businesswoman known for founding the Kendra Scott jewelry and lifestyle brand. She started her company which is now a global fashion brand with just $500. That does not happen without incredible leadership skills, tenacity, and resilience. In this episode, Kendra shares the idea behind her book, Born to Shine, and the lessons she’s learned along her journey that you can apply to your own life and leadership.
We are also ecstatic that Kendra will join us as a featured speaker on Oct 6th for Live2Lead! Time is closing in, so be sure to get your tickets at Live2Lead.com* and see Kendra live!
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Born to Shine Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Kendra’s discussion. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Shine and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 37min - 312 - Leveling Up with Ryan Leak
This week, Mark Cole is delighted to be joined by Ryan Leak, an accomplished author, speaker, leadership coach, and filmmaker. Ryan captivated our audience as a featured speaker at our recent IMC event in Orlando, leaving us eager for more of his insights. We are excited to announce that he will be back with us on October 6th for Live2Lead, alongside renowned figures like Kendra Scott, Marcus Buckingham, and of course, John Maxwell.
Ryan has been instrumental in guiding numerous leaders and businesses in reshaping their perspective on failure. In his latest book, "Leveling Up," he presents 12 thought-provoking questions designed to help leaders assess their personal and professional growth. This is an episode (and an event) you won't want to miss!
Key takeaways:
- The most important conversation is the one you have with yourself.
- There is no version of our future that does not require resilience.
- Failure is an event, not an identity.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Leveling Up with Ryan Leak Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Ryan’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LevelingUp and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
*Use code MLPODCAST for 10% off ANY ticket tier (General Admission, VIP, or Platinum)! Groups of 10+ who purchase General Admission tickets will receive 10% OFF their ticket price in addition to the 10% they receive using the code MLPODCAST! (This excludes VIP and Platinum tickets for groups of 10+).
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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 43min - 311 - How Leaders Make the Tough Call
John Maxwell shares eight ways to help leaders like you navigate making your next tough decision. This could be exactly what you need for breakthrough. Then Traci Morrow and Mark Cole share helpful and practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own leadership.
Key takeaways:
- “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” –Peter Drucker
- Those who can doubt their own judgment usually make competent decisions in the end.
- Research can make or break a major decision.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How Leaders Make Tough Calls Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ToughCall and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 42min - 310 - Leadership Landmines (Part 2)
Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue our series on Leadership Landmines. Last week John Maxwell taught the first 5 landmines, and this week he’ll teach you landmines 6-10. These are areas of leadership that, if neglected, can cost you, your culture, and your organization dearly. But if you can learn how to avoid them, you can take your leadership to a whole new level.
Key Takeaways:
· Leadership is visual; example is key
· Your goals do not ensure your future, your growth does
· “It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.” –Harvey Firestone
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Leadership Landmines Series Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Landmines and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
This episode is sponsored by BELAY: Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY - pairing you with vetted U.S. Virtual Assistants, so you can focus on what matters.
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Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 38min - 309 - Leadership Landmines (Part 1)
Mark Cole and Chris Goede begin a new series in which John Maxwell teaches on 10 Leadership Landmines. These are areas of leadership that, if neglected, can cost you, your culture, and your organization dearly. So, let’s learn what they are and how to avoid them together. This week we’ll talk about landmines 1-5, and next week, we’ll cover 6-10.
Key Takeaways:
- What got you here won’t keep you here.
- An isolated leader is an ineffective leader.
- Leadership functions on the basis of trust.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Leadership Landmines Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Landmines and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 44min - 308 - A Leadership Attitude Adjustment
Today, John Maxwell shares four thoughts on how leaders need to adjust their attitude to create powerful, positive change in their organizations and communities. After John’s lesson, Traci Morrow will join Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
- Does your attitude determine the situation, or does the situation determine your attitude?
- The happiest people in life are those who make the best of everything.
- You are not what you think you are; but what you think, you are.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Leadership Attitude Adjustment Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/AttitudeAdjustment and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 23 Aug 2023 - 45min - 307 - Become an Invaluable Leader: Live with Don Yaeger
Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a leader looking for new perspectives, or simply seeking inspiration to become an invaluable leader, this episode is for you. Join Mark Cole as he talks with Don Yaeger on the final stop of our U.S. City Tour. Mark and Don discuss the journey of growth, determination, and the pursuit of excellence.
Key takeaways:
- The role learning plays in being a great team player
- How to be invaluable without being the MVP
- The correlation between success and humility
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Become an Invaluable Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Don’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Teammate and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 16 Aug 2023 - 42min - 306 - Atomic Habits with James Clear
We are so excited to bring you this special episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast in which we invite James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, to discuss how to transform our lives through the habits we form. James will be one of the featured speakers at Day to Grow this coming Monday, August 14th, in Orlando, Florida! Since this event is just around the corner, in this episode we share how you can get a virtual ticket for just $99 (reg. $179)!
Key takeaways:
Strategies and tools to build transformative habits How habits shape our sense of self Four stages of habitsOur BONUS resource for this episode is the “Atomic Habits Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from this conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Atomic and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.
This episode is sponsored by BELAY:
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Wed, 09 Aug 2023 - 42min - 305 - Communicate Like a Leader: Live with Roddy Galbraith
In the third of four stops on our Maxwell Leadership City Tour, Mark Cole and international speaker and communication expert, Roddy Galbraith, talk about how to communicate like a great leader. Everyone has something to say, but not everyone knows how to communicate it.
Key takeaways:
- The better we get at communicating, the better we get at life
- Everyone has something to say
- Much of communication is about listening
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Communicate Like a Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Roddy’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Communicate and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 02 Aug 2023 - 36min - 304 - Make Your Future Bigger Than Your Past
In this episode, John Maxwell shares five thoughts on how to make your future bigger than your past. Then, Traci Morrow joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
Daily we are either repairing or preparing The future can be written People either face the future with apprehension or anticipationOur BONUS resource for this episode is the “Make You Future Bigger Than Your Past Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BiggerThan and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 26 Jul 2023 - 42min - 303 - A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt
Today, Juliet Funt joins the podcast to talk about how to unleash your talent by eliminating unnecessary busywork. Mark Cole dives in with Juliet to discover why this concept is hard for leaders to embrace and what practices leaders can implement to gain the “white space” needed to have a healthier and more innovative culture.
Key take aways:
Learn how to create white space in your day to reclaim creativity and conquer busyness. Discover strategies for setting boundaries and saying no, even in senior-level positions. Understand the negative effects of constant urgency in the workplace and how to prioritize tasks effectively.Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Minute to Think with Juliet Funt Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Juliet’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MinuteToThink and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 35min - 302 - Developing the Entrepreneur Within You: Live with Chris Robinson
Learn how to embrace, develop, and grow the entrepreneur within you! This week, Mark Cole is joined by speaker and EVP of Entrepreneurial Solutions Group at Maxwell Leadership, Chris Robinson, to discuss developing the entrepreneur within you! This episode was recorded live during the second stop of the Maxwell Leadership City Tour in Houston, TX and features an audience of Maxwell Leadership Certified Team members!
Key take aways:
A clear sense of purpose helps distinguish between an opportunity and a distraction. How entrepreneurs can overcome emotional fatigue. Anyone can become a star performer when they focus on others.Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Developing the Entrepreneur Within You Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Chris’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Entrepreneur and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 12 Jul 2023 - 40min - 301 - The Power of a Positive Mind: Live with Valorie Burton
On this episode, Mark Cole is joined by Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader, author, and life coach Valorie Burton to discuss the power of a positive mind. This episode was recorded live during the first stop of the Maxwell Leadership City Tour in Atlanta, GA and features an audience of Maxwell Leadership Certified Team members! Tune in to learn more about how to cultivate positivity and achieve your potential.
Key Takeaways:
- Doubting oneself is natural when starting a business, but having a clear purpose is essential for perseverance.
- Developing a growth mindset is essential for leadership and personal growth.
- Coaching is a discipline that can provide structure, accountability, and momentum for achieving goals.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Power of a Positive Mind Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Valorie’s discussion. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Positive and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 05 Jul 2023 - 41min - 300 - Living Life Usefully
John Maxwell teaches three factors that determine if you are living life usefully. After John’s lesson, Chris Goede joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.
Key takeaways from this lesson:
Relationships help us to define who we are and what we can become Over time, people come to share reciprocally, similar attitudes towards each other “People say that we are all seeking the meaning of life ... I think that what we are really seeking is an experience of being alive.” -Joseph CampbellOur BONUS resource for this episode is the “Living Life Usefully Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Living and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 28 Jun 2023 - 39min - 299 - Ten Stages of a Successful Dream (Part 2)
Today, John Maxwell teaches part two of Ten Stages of a Successful Dream. After John’s lesson, Traci Morrow joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.
Key takeaways from this episode:
Does the dream make the person or does the person make the dream? Working together means winning together. The success of a vision is determined by its ownership by both the leader and the peopleOur BONUS resource for this series is the “Ten Stages of a Successful Dream Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Stages and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 21 Jun 2023 - 39min - 298 - Ten Stages of a Successful Dream (Part 1)
John Maxwell teaches part one of a new two-part series on 10 stages of a successful dream. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life, leadership, and your own dreams.
Key takeaways from this lesson:
Opposition is often proof of progress Motion causes friction “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” –Alexander Graham BellOur BONUS resource for this series is the “Ten Stages of a Successful Dream Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Stages and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 14 Jun 2023 - 37min - 297 - Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
Today, John Maxwell is going to teach you ten ways to constructively face your fears.
A few key points from this lesson:
Most fear is not based upon fact; it is based upon feeling Leaders should focus on things they can control, not things they can’t control Feed the right emotion and starve the wrong oneAfter John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/fear and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 44min - 296 - How to Put People In Their Place
Today we’re talking about how to put people in their place. No, not like that! This is about how to put the right people in the right place in your organization. See, you might have all-star players on your team, but if they’re not in positions that utilize their strengths, passions, and know-how, your business is probably underperforming, your turnover is probably high, and you’re probably feeling frustrated! The ability to put your people in the right place may very well be one of the greatest skills of a leader.
So, John Maxwell is going to teach you three things that every leader needs to know if they’re going to put people in the right positions. Then, Mark Cole and Chris Goede are going to share some stories and application about how they’ve implemented this teaching here at Maxwell Leadership. And they’re going to offer you applicable ways for you to apply this to your own leadership.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Put People In Their Place Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Place and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 31 May 2023 - 37min - 295 - Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon with Ron Simmons
Today we’re excited to invite Mark Cole and John Maxwell’s good friend, Ron Simmons, onto the podcast. Ron has many years of leadership experience, and he shares some of the most important lessons he’s learned in his new book, Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon. You, our listeners, should also be excited about this book because our very own Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader, Don Yaeger, worked on this book with Ron! And, we all know how great of a story-teller Don is.
So, if you want to learn how to take charge and create a path to success in your life and your leadership, don’t miss this episode, and be sure to grab your own copy of Ron’s book!
Our BONUS resource for this episode is “The Little Red Wagon Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Ron’s discussion. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Wagon and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 24 May 2023 - 32min - 294 - How to Have Job Security (Part 2)
This week, we continue our two-part series on How to Have Job Security! During economic uncertainty, employees and leaders alike are asking two big questions: “How can I make sure my job is secure?”, and “Do I have the right people on my team?” This series will help you answer both questions!
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole will be joined by Chris Goede to wrap up this series by offering practical ways that you can apply John’s principles to your own life and leadership. This is not an episode you’ll want to miss!
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “How to Have Job Security Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Security and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 17 May 2023 - 31min - 293 - How to Have Job Security (Part 1)
This week, we begin a brand-new, two-part series on How to Have Job Security! This lesson is for two kinds of people:
1) People who want to be invaluable to their company
2) Leaders who want to recruit invaluable people to their company
If my math is correct, that’s everyone on this planet in the workforce. Especially during times of economic uncertainty, job security and having the right people on your team is at the top of many employees’ and leaders’ minds.
So, today, John Maxwell is going to teach exactly how to embrace these skills. Then, after John’s lesson, Chris Goede and Mark Cole will share how they apply these values at Maxwell Leadership and how you can do the same.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Have Job Security Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/security and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 10 May 2023 - 37min - 292 - The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication
We have a very exciting episode for you today! John Maxwell joins Mark Cole to discuss John’s new book, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication! You’ll learn how Mark has been a case study in the principles in this book throughout the years John has coached him to be a more effective communicator.
You’ll learn the importance of taking action, identifying your own shortcomings, and being authentic as a communicator. Plus, you’ll get the opportunity to purchase the book and join an exclusive three-session book club with John as he reveals the lessons and stories that helped him become an exceptional communicator!
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “16 Undeniable Laws of Communication Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John and Mark’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Action and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 03 May 2023 - 38min - 291 - The Optimistic Leader
Today, John Maxwell is shares a lesson on The Optimistic Leader. You see, aligning yourself with an optimistic mindset can help you be a better leader and lead to greater levels of success in your organization. But applying optimism to your daily mindset is easier said than done. So, let John Maxwell show you the way.
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Becky Bursell reflect on how optimism has helped them become better leaders, and they share some practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own leadership.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Optimistic Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Optimistic and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)
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Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 33min - 290 - Moving from Dependence to Independence
As John Maxwell says in today’s lesson, “The more we grow, the more we know we need to grow.” As we develop ourselves, our awareness of the areas in which we need to improve expands. So, in today’s episode, John teaches something that author Ken Blanchard calls “the four development levels that move people from dependence to independence.”
In other words, these are the stages through which we become less dependent on what got us here and more focused on what will take us there. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss their own journeys from dependence to independence and how they are applying these principles at Maxwell Leadership.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Dependence to Independence Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Independent and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 31min - 289 - 5 Questions Every Resilient Leader Asks Themselves
Today you are in for quite a treat because one of our Maxwell Leadership Thought Leaders, Valorie Burton, is going to teach you about how to coach yourself by asking five questions. These questions are ones that every resilient leaders asks themselves. If you’re not familiar with Valorie, she is a life strategist and world-renowned speaker. She is CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute, as well as a Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader! She has written 13 books translated into several languages including Let Go of the Guilt, It’s About Time, and Successful Women Think Differently.
After Valorie’s lesson, Mark Cole will join her to discuss how we’re applying these principles at Maxwell Leadership and coaching ourselves to be more resilient leaders.
If you would like to download our BONUS resource for this episode, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Valorie’s teaching, you can visit MaxwellPodcast.com/Coaching and click “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Let Go of the Guilt by Valorie Burton (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)
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Wed, 12 Apr 2023 - 56min - 288 - Leaders Make It Happen
John Maxwell says, “Leadership is influence––nothing more, nothing less.” Carly Fiorina says, “Leadership is problem solving.” John Quincy Adams said a leader is someone whose actions “inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more.” In other words, one of the greatest skills leaders possess is the ability to get things done––the ability to mobilize people and resources to achieve a common goal.
So, in today’s episode, we’re sharing a lesson from John Maxwell in which John teaches on the three main things that leaders make happen in order to achieve results. After John’s teaching, Mark Cole will be joined by Chris Goede to discuss John’s three points and how they actively apply them at Maxwell Leadership.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Leaders Make It Happen Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MakeItHappen and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
Speaking of our Bonus Resource, we have recently updated our Bonus Resource Library so that you can find all of our free downloadable worksheets, newest to oldest, in one place! Just go to any of our show pages and click the Bonus Resource button in order to gain access to this updated library!
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Wed, 05 Apr 2023 - 34min - 287 - The Potential Question (Live at Personal Growth Day)
Podcast family! We have a very special episode for you today! On March 13th, 1,800 growth-minded leaders and coaches gathered together in Orlando, FL for Personal Growth Day. And, we recorded a live podcast that, if applied, has the potential to change your life. Not kidding!
In this episode, John Maxwell teaches on the Potential Question, which asks, “How far can I go?” Then, three of our Program Advisors join Mark to dive into John’s lesson and talk about how they help people discover their potential and embrace their passion. Plus, you’ll get invited to become one of our Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Members! Don’t miss this one!
Our BONUS resource for this episode is “The Potential Question” Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellLeadership.com/Podcast.
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Wed, 29 Mar 2023 - 48min - 286 - The Difference Between Successful and Unsuccessful People
What’s the difference between successful and unsuccessful people? Success and failure are two of the most powerful motivators in a leader’s life. We all strive to become successful in our own ways, but sometimes it can seem like we're doomed to fail no matter what we do.
So, in this episode John Maxwell teaches the three major differences between successful and unsuccessful people. Then Becky Bursell and Mark Cole dig deeper into John’s lesson and why this lesson is valuable for anyone who is looking to improve their outlook and understanding of what it takes to be successful. You’ll also gain invaluable application to help you put yourself on the path to success.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Difference Between Successful and Unsuccessful People Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Successful and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 22 Mar 2023 - 34min - 285 - Leaders Go First
Today we have a special episode that you, our listeners, requested! We got so much great feedback from you last month about our episode with our very own Thought Leader, Jeff Henderson, that we’re bringing in another Thought Leader to teach this week’s lesson.
In fact, today, we have Tim Elmore, to talk about the difference between guard dogs and guide dogs and how the best leaders are those who go first. By leading the way and confronting risks head-on, leaders can create space for progress and stability for their collaborators and organizations. You’ll also learn how going first creates honesty, trust, and transparency.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Leaders Go First Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Tim's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GoFirst and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 15 Mar 2023 - 31min - 284 - Using Time or Abusing Time with Lisa Zeeveld
Our lives can be defined by the way we spend our time. So, it’s important to ask ourselves, “Am I using my time or abusing my time?” Today on the podcast, we have a special guest, Lisa Zeeveld! Lisa, (or LZ as she’s affectionately known) is the CFO of BELAY, which our listeners should be no stranger to because BELAY has become a valued partner and sponsor of this podcast.
BELAY is all about recruiting the right people for organizations, which in turn, allows leaders to get out of the weeds and focus on the most important aspects of leading people. In a very real sense, BELAY gives leaders back their time! So, we’re honored to have LZ co-host with Mark in this episode as they dive into a lesson from John in which he shares his own thoughts on the nature of time and the important leadership skill of managing priorities.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Using Time or Abusing Time Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Time and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 08 Mar 2023 - 41min - 283 - How to Deal with Discouragement
Today, we’re talking about something that every person experiences in their lifetime, but not everyone knows how to deal with it. We’re talking about discouragement. In today’s episode, John Maxwell teaches how to strengthen your resilience by understanding the best practices for dealing with discouragement.
Then, after John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about how we’ve learned to deal with discouragement in our own lives and leadership. As a leader, it’s inevitable that you’ll face difficult times. But it’s important to remember that these moments are opportunities to learn and grow. Don’t let discouragement slow you down. Take the initiative and find ways to push through the struggles together with us on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Deal with Discouragement Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Discouragement and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. Get BELAY’s latest ebook, Lead Anyone from Anywhere, for free, and learn how to make your hybrid workforce just as effective, if not more, than a brick-and-mortar organization! Just text the word MAXWELL to 55123 for your free copy today!
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Wed, 01 Mar 2023 - 40min - 282 - Start with Yourself
When it comes to life and leadership, one of the wisest pieces of advice comes from John Maxwell: "You have to start with yourself." At first glance, this idea might seem counterintuitive. We often associate growth and progress with working on our relationships, our career, or our finances. However, John says that these achievements are all rooted in intentionally developing ourselves. Afterall, we cannot give what we do not have. John teaches that success begins with understanding ourselves and knowing our purpose, vision, and values. We must become the kind of person who can fulfill those ambitions and bring them to reality.
So, in this week’s episode, John Maxwell shares some simple and timeless truths about why we need to start with ourselves. Then, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss John’s lesson, how they’re applying it to their own life and leadership, and why starting with yourself can even build resilience during the toughest leadership seasons.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Start with Yourself Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Yourself and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. Get BELAY’s latest ebook, Lead Anyone from Anywhere, for free, and learn how to make your hybrid workforce just as effective, if not more, than a brick-and-mortar organization! Just text the word MAXWELL to 55123 for your free copy today!
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Wed, 22 Feb 2023 - 37min - 281 - How Leaders Find Common Ground
Today, you’re going to learn how to bridge relational and perspective gaps between you and the people you lead. In this episode, John Maxwell shares one of the principles from his book Leadershift. This principle is called the Communication Shift, which is the shift from directing people to connecting with people. One key component of this shift is the ability to find common ground. This is a tool that has the potential to take your leadership to the next level. You see, we have more in common than we have differences. But somehow, our differences tend to take precedent over our similarities––creating obstacles and ripples at work and in our leadership.
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss how they find common ground with those they lead in order to create alignment on their teams. They also share the aspects of this lesson that are most difficult for them, and they challenge you to join them during their growth journeys.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How Leaders Find Common Ground Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/CommonGround and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. Get BELAY’s latest ebook, Lead Anyone from Anywhere, for free, and learn how to make your hybrid workforce just as effective, if not more, than a brick-and-mortar organization! Just text the word MAXWELL to 55123 for your free copy today!
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Relevant Episode: How to Gather Great People Around You
Wed, 15 Feb 2023 - 40min - 280 - A Winner's Mindset (Part 2)
Today, we continue our two-part series on a Winner’s Mindset. If you missed part one, be sure to go back and learn about continually growing every day, owning your dream, and living intentionally.
This week, John shares thoughts 4 through 6 on a winner’s mindset, then Traci Morrow and Mark Cole dive into how they live out these principles at Maxwell Leadership.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Winner’s Mindset Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Winner and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Today Matters by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)
Relevant Episode: Great Leaders Are Great Teachers
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Wed, 08 Feb 2023 - 37min - 279 - A Winner's Mindset (Part 1)
Anybody else out there find it hard to believe January is already over? When time seems to fly like this, it often makes us pause and reflect and ask, “Did I spend that time the way I wanted to?” It reminds us that we need to spend every day with the mindset of a leader––the mindset of a winner. So, today, we’re starting a new two-part series that focuses on “A Winner’s Mindset.”
This is a lesson in which John Maxwell shares 6 thoughts that winners keep in mind every day. These thoughts will help you maintain a big picture mindset and help you remember the most important part about leadership––valuing others. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole is joined by one of the biggest winners we know, Traci Morrow. They discuss John’s points and offer some application to help you apply these principles to your own life and leadership.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Winner’s Mindset Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Winner and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Wed, 01 Feb 2023 - 34min - 278 - Vision Is a Team Sport
Today is a very special episode because, for the first time ever, today’s lesson will be brought to you by one of our very own Maxwell Leadership Thought Leaders, Jeff Henderson! Jeff is going to share how vision is a team sport and how you can grow your people from simply benefitting from the mission to participating in the mission of your organization.
The more vision-carriers you have, the more vision-casters you have! So, be sure to listen and learn how you can take your organization to the next level.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Vision Is a Team Sport Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/TeamSport and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Know What You’re FOR by Jeff Henderson (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)
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Relevant Episode: Great Leaders Are Great Teachers
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Wed, 25 Jan 2023 - 36min - 277 - Get Intentional With Your Growth
Did you know that growth is the only guarantee that tomorrow will be better? Whether you’ve heard John Maxwell say that 1 time or 1,000 times, it’s true! How can you be better tomorrow if you don’t grow today? In this episode, John Maxwell shares the Law of Intentionality and challenges us to close the growth gaps in our lives. He also, provides you with an intentional growth plan that you can begin to implement immediately after you listen to this episode!
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole will be joined by Chris Goede to talk about being an intentional leader and how they apply these principles from John’s lesson to their own leadership here at Maxwell Leadership.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Get Intentional With Your Growth Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Intentional and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. Get BELAY’s latest ebook, Lead Anyone from Anywhere, for free, and learn how to make your hybrid workforce just as effective, if not more, than a brick-and-mortar organization! Just text the word MAXWELL to 55123 for your free copy today!
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Wed, 18 Jan 2023 - 47min - 276 - Creating a Climate for Creative Thinking
Whenever we’re faced with problems and challenges that we’ve never navigated before, we need to leverage our most creative thinkers. But creativity can’t just be turned on with the flip of a switch. To harness creativity, you have to create a climate in which it can thrive. So today, John Maxwell shares seven tips on how you can promote a climate for creative thinking in your team or organization.
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about some of the ways they promote creativity and how it helps them navigate unique obstacles and foster new ideas at Maxwell Leadership.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Creating a Climate for Creative Thinking Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Creative and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
How Successful People Think Online Course (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)
The 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni
Relevant episode: Discover Your Working Genius with Patrick Lencioni
Relevant episode: Not In It to Win It with Andy Stanley
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 - 38min - 275 - Change Starts with You
Happy New Year, podcast family! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, and we hope you’re excited for all that this year holds for you. The New Year always brings with it big ambitions, big dreams, and big change! And much of that change starts with you, the leader.
So, we wanted to start this year off right by hearing from John Maxwell about personal change. You see, you cannot give what you do not have. Before you can make big change in your organization, your family, or your community, that change has to begin within you. So, John is going to share some thoughts on change, then Mark Cole and Becky Bursell will offer some practical ways that you can apply these principles to your own leadership this year.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Change Starts with You Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/StartChange and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Change Your World by John C. Maxwell
Relevant Episode: How to Handle Resistance
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Wed, 04 Jan 2023 - 34min - 274 - Value Your Values
As you will learn in this lesson, values determine the foundation of your team. That means whatever you hope for for your team, organization, family, or community all starts with what you value! In this lesson, John Maxwell will share the vital role values play in your organization. You’ll even hear the original values of John’s organization.
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about those values, how they have evolved into our values today, and how they serve the organization and the vision of Maxwell Leadership. Don’t miss this episode if you want to create powerful, positive impact in your team, family, or community.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Value Your Values Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Values and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
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Relevant Episode: The Leader Who Motivates
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Wed, 28 Dec 2022 - 40min - 273 - Chapter 1: A New Kind of Diversity by Tim Elmore
If you’ve been listening to the podcast over the past few years, you know that we like to do something special for our listeners on our Christmas episode each year. This year, we’re doing it again! One of our thought leaders, Tim Elmore, released a new book called A New Kind of Diversity. We even had a conversation with him about it back in August.
Recently, Tim released the audio book version of his book, and we’d like to gift you with chapter one, read by Tim himself! We can’t wait for you to hear it! We think this book will be a game changer for the different generations in your organization and make a huge impact in your company, family, and community.
We won’t have any application on the back end of the episode like usual, or a Bonus Resource. So, please sit back, take notes, and enjoy learning about how to make the different generations on your team a competitive advantage!
Wed, 21 Dec 2022 - 36min - 272 - Great Leaders Are Great Teachers (Part 2)
Last week we learned that great teachers know it’s all about the student. They even know their students as well as their material. In this episode, John continues his lesson on how great leaders are great teachers and offers two more tips on how to become a better guide for the people you lead!
For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss creating a safe environment for students to learn, and the important roles that passion and purpose play when it comes to being a great guide.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Great Leaders Are Great Teachers Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Teacher and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Become a Maxwell Leadership Corporate Facilitator
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Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell (Use code COLOMBIA at checkout for 15% off this week only)
Wed, 14 Dec 2022 - 37min - 271 - Great Leaders Are Great Teachers (Part 1)
The best teachers show you where to look without telling you what to see. This week we’re starting a new series on how great leaders are great teachers where John Maxwell offers tips on how leaders like you can improve your ability to teach and be a guide for those you lead.
In the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss John’s lesson and how they currently apply it within their own teams. They offer some practical application as well, so you don’t want to miss this insightful conversation.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Great Leaders Are Great Teachers Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Teacher and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. Get BELAY’s latest resource, 9 Reasons to Rethink Your Approach to Staffing, for free! Just text the word MAXWELL to 55123 for your free copy today!
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Wed, 07 Dec 2022 - 37min - 270 - Three Words that Enhance Continual Learning
As John Maxwell says often, “Success is not a destination, it’s a journey.” That means that leaders never arrive. They never cross a finish line because they’re continually trying to grow beyond who they were yesterday. John has some helpful reminders in this lesson about practices we can put into our own lives to enhance our day-to-day journey of growth.
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole will be joined by Traci Morrow to offer some practical application to help you apply this lesson to your own life and leadership. So, if you want to be better tomorrow than you are today, don’t miss this episode!
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Three Words that Enhance Continual Learning Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ContinueLearning and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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Relevant Episode: Your Year in Review
Relevant Episode: Leadership Limitations
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 - 41min - 269 - How to Gather Great People Around You
As most of you know, tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the U.S. In fact, if you’re listening to this episode on the day it releases, today is one of the biggest travel days of the year. That’s because many people are traveling to gather with friends and family to spend time celebrating the things they’re grateful for. Well, this holiday got our podcast team thinking about what it takes to gather great people around you. And we’ve come up with a great lesson from John on 9 tips for attracting top players to your team.
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole will be joined by Traci Morrow to talk about what practices they put in place to attract great people onto their teams and how to apply the principles in this lesson to your own leadership.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Gather Great People Around You Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Gather and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. And to help you get started on reclaiming your time, BELAY is offering an exclusive VIP promotion to our podcast listeners. To claim this offer, just text MAXWELL to 55123. Get out of the administrative weeds, and back to casting vision for Your Next Big Thing with BELAY.
References:
Teammate by David Ross and Don Yaeger
Relevant Episode: Impact Players with Liz Wiseman
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Wed, 23 Nov 2022 - 38min - 268 - Transferring the Vision to the Heart and the Head
When your people understand the vision, it gives them direction and confidence. These are two critical elements if you and your team want to create powerful, positive impact. In this lesson, John is going to talk about the two ways your vision needs to appeal to your people: emotionally (that deals with the heart), and logically (that deals with the head).
For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole is joined by Traci Morrow to discuss the importance of transferring vision to their teams, and how they live out these principles within their own leadership.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Transferring Vision to the Heart and the Head Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Heart and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
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Relevant Episode: Leader-Vision: How to See and Sculpt the Future
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Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - 40min - 267 - How to Handle Resistance (Part 2)
Last week, we talked about how resistance is inevitable, and how to leverage your team through resistance. This week, John Maxwell concludes his lesson and offers seven new ways to handle resistance in your organization, your team, and your life.
For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Becky Bursell will help you navigate this impactful lesson by John and offer ways to apply this to your own life and leadership!
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “How to Handle Resistance Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Resistance and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Enroll in the new 21 Laws of Leadership Online Course
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Relevant Episode: Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf
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Wed, 09 Nov 2022 - 36min - 266 - How to Handle Resistance (Part 1)
Today we’re talking about something that every leader has experienced, is currently experiencing, and will experience throughout their life. We’re talking about resistance. One fundamental law of physics says that movement creates friction. So, if you’re a growing leader, a leader who is creating powerful, positive change, then you will experience resistance as well. But, as Jon Kabat-Zinn says, “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” The same goes for resistance––it’s inevitable. But are you the kind of leader who will succumb to it, or will you work through it?
In this series, John Maxwell teaches thirteen ways to handle resistance. Then Mark Cole and Becky Bursell dig into some of the ways resistance has shaped their leadership and has taught them to be better leaders.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “How to Handle Resistance Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Resistance and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
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Wed, 02 Nov 2022 - 34min - 265 - Impact Players with Liz Wiseman
It’s leaders like you who help us make an impact in our world. So, it’s our joy each and every week to have you learn and grow with us as leaders. This week, we get to learn from an incredible first-time guest on the podcast, Liz Wiseman!
Liz is a world-renown researcher and best-selling author of the book Multipliers. She teaches leaders and executives all around the world to sharpen their skills and transform their organization. Liz is also the CEO of The Wiseman Group where they help transform organizations by maximizing impact and multiplying intelligence. Today, we’re going to dive into Liz’s new book, Impact Players, and how it can help leaders identify those on their team who possess the qualities that will take their organization to the next level.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Impact Players Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Liz and Mark’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ImpactPlayers and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Relevant Episode: Ten Tools for Gaining a New Perspective
Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan!
Shop the Maxwell Leadership Store
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 - 39min - 264 - The Leader Who Motivates
Today, we’re talking about Motivation. Leaders who are skilled at motivating their people have higher employee retention, see more success in their businesses, and have teams that believe in their vision. That’s why John Maxwell is going to share three things you need to embrace to become a leader who motivates.
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss how they use these principles to motivate their own teams.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is “The Leader Who Motivates Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Motivated and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)
Relevant Episode: Goal Conscious vs. Growth Conscious
Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan!
Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
Wed, 19 Oct 2022 - 38min - 263 - Not In It to Win It with Andy Stanley
Great leadership rests on a great irony––to lead you must serve. To be first, you must be last. This week, we have a necessary, yet uncomfortable leadership conversation with our good friend, Andy Stanley, about his new book, Not In It to Win It.
This conversation is unique because it’s the first of its kind on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. That’s because this episode is geared toward leaders, specifically church leaders, who have found themselves poorly navigating the current, often volatile, politically charged leadership landscape we exist in today.
As you’ll learn, many church leaders have allowed political divisiveness to take president over values-based, people-centric, servant leadership––the kind of leadership that builds bridges, not walls.
Whether you’re a leader in the church or not, we invite you into this conversation to learn about the importance of values-based leadership in all areas of the leadership landscape. If you’re a church leader, we hope you take this to heart as we learn from one of the greatest leadership teachers in history––Jesus of Nazareth. If you’re not a church leader, or even a person of faith, we invite you to consider this a case study about what happens when leaders put personal agendas before people.
So, what can you expect out of this conversation? You can expect to walk away with a better understanding of how to serve those you lead, because everyone deserves to be led well.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Not In It to Win It with Andy Stanley Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Andy and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Not In It to Win It by Andy Stanley
The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
The Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan App
The Maxwell Leadership Online Store
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 - 35min - 262 - Leadership Limitations: Can You Lead Everyone? (Part 2)
This week, we continue our series on Leadership Limitations! Last week, in part one, John Maxwell shared the four major factors that determine the limitations of the people we lead. This week, in part two, John will teach on the five factors that determine how far we as leaders can take our people.
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole will be joined again by his amazing co-host, Traci Morrow, as they dive into John’s lesson and offer some ways that you can apply these principles to your own life and leadership! They also continue their discussion of Traci’s new book Real-life Marriage! Don’t forget to get your copy and dig in with Mark and Traci in this episode!
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Leadership Limitations Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Limit and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Watch this episode on YouTube!
Real-life Marriage by Traci Morrow
Download the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan
Get Your Tickets to Live2Lead!
Relevant Episode: What to Do Next with Jeff Henderson
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 - 43min - 261 - Leadership Limitations: Can You Lead Everyone? (Part 1)
Do you think great leaders have the ability to lead anyone and everyone? The answer may surprise you. You see, there are factors that limit how far others are able to go and how far we, as leaders, can take them. Today, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow begin a new series on Leadership Limitations.
In part one, John Maxwell will teach the four major factors that determine the limitations of the people we lead. Next week, in part two, John will teach on the five factors that determine how far we, as leaders, can take our people.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Leadership Limitations Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by clicking “Download the Bonus Resource” below.
References:
Watch this episode on YouTube!
Real-life Marriage by Traci Morrow
Download the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan
Get Your Tickets to Live2Lead!
The Three E’s of Developing Leaders
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 35min - 260 - The Wise Leader
This week, we’re talking about a word that often comes to mind when we think of leadership. And that word is “wisdom.” As Sandra Carey says, “Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.” So, in today’s lesson, John Maxwell is going to share his own thoughts on wisdom, and what it really means to be a wise leader. Plus, he also shares some thoughts on wisdom from Benjamin Franklin.
Once, John is done with his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss John’s lesson, the role that wisdom plays in their leadership, and what it truly looks like to “live skillfully.”
Our BONUS resource for this episode is “The Wise Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Wise and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Watch this episode on YouTube!
Download the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan
Purchase your Live2Lead tickets!
Relevant Episode: Success Is For Everyone
Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 - 35min - 259 - Discover Your Working Genius with Patrick Lencioni
Podcast family, the way you think about your own leadership strengths and abilities is about to change! That’s because in today’s episode, Mark Cole is joined by his and John’s long-time friend Patrick Lencioni. Pat is one of the founders of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 12 books, which have sold over 7 million copies, and have been translated into more than 30 languages.
As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives and their teams. We can say personally, our team at Maxwell Leadership is better because of Pat and the rest of our friends at The Table Group.
In this episode Pat shares about his new book The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team, which releases at the end of September. This book is a companion to the impactful assessment Pat and his team created last year, The 6 Types of Working Genius. If you want to understand yourself and your team better in order to be healthier and more efficient, be sure to pre-order The 6 Types of Working Genius, and take the assessment!
This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. To get started on reclaiming your time, BELAY is offering an exclusive VIP promotion to our podcast listeners. Just text the word MAXWELL to 55123 to claim this offer!
References:
The 6 Types of Working Genius Book
The 6 Types of Working Genius Assessment
Download the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan
Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 - 35min - 258 - We Is Better than Me
John Maxwell says that 1 is too small of a number to achieve greatness, and he’s absolutely right. If you want to achieve anything big, you need others. That’s where the power of teams lies. This week we’re talking about how we is better than me.
In this lesson, John Maxwell shares 6 reasons why team effort is superior to individual effort. Some of these may seem obvious to you, but others may be newer and more challenging. That’s why, after John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Becky Bursell will help you navigate John’s lesson and how to apply it to your own leadership.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “We Is Better than Me Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/We and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Watch this episode on YouTube!
Download the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan
Purchase your Live2Lead tickets!
The 360° Leader by John C. Maxwell
Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 - 34min - 257 - What to Do Next with Jeff Henderson
Podcast family, we are beyond excited to share this week’s podcast with you. That’s because over the past couple years, millions of people are quitting their jobs and asking, “What do I do next?” It’s been called the Great Resignation. And it’s why Maxwell Leadership is so excited about the new book from one of our very own thought leaders, Jeff Henderson. Jeff’s new book is called What to Do Next: Taking Your Best Step When Life is Uncertain. Today, Mark Cole and Jeff dive into what inspired this book and how it will equip leaders like you to move confidently into the future.
Click here to order What to Do Next.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “What to Do Next Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Next and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Order What to Do Next by Jeff Henderson (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)
Book Jeff Henderson to speak at your next event!
Download the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan App
Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 - 42min - 256 - The Leadership Loop
Many leaders think that leadership flows in one direct: from top to bottom. But if leadership is influence––nothing more, nothing less––then leadership can flow from bottom to top and from side to side. That’s called leading across. Leading across means leading your colleagues, your peers––people you don’t have positional leadership over. In today’s lesson, John Maxwell is going to teach the 7 phases of the leadership loop, which every leader who wishes to lead across must embrace.
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole will be joined by Chris Goede to discuss what they’ve learned as they’ve embraced these principles to lead across within the Maxwell Leadership organization.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Leadership Loop Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Loop and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
The 360° Leader by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST for 15% off at checkout this week only)
Becoming a Person of Influence by John C. Maxwell
Winning With People by John C. Maxwell
Relevant Episode: Leading Difficult Personalities
Shop the John Maxwell Online Store
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 - 39min - 255 - When the Leader Believes In the People
One of our favorite events at Maxwell Leadership is our biannual International Maxwell Conference (or IMC) in Orlando, Florida. As you may have heard, this year we’re opening the first day of IMC to the public for the first ever Personal Growth Day. John Maxwell will be there plus Mark Cole and Becky Bursell, along with many other speakers who will help you sharpen your skills and equip you to create powerful, positive impact in your life.
We would love to see you there on Aug 29, which is just around the corner. So, we wanted to give you a taste of Personal Growth Day by pulling this lesson from the opening session of a previous IMC. In this talk, John Maxwell paints a leadership picture of the impact that can occur when a leader believes in their people. If you would like to learn more about attending Personal Growth Day go to MaxwellLeadership.com/PersonalGrowthDay now and register!
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “When the Leader Believes in the People Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeadersBelieve and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. Get BELAY’s latest ebook, Delegate to Elevate, for free, and learn how to reclaim your time. Just text the word MAXWELL to 55123 for your free copy today!
References:
Watch this episode on YouTube!
Register for IMC’s first ever Personal Growth Day
Relevant Episode: The Greatest Gap in Life
Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
Wed, 24 Aug 2022 - 41min - 254 - Ten Tools for Gaining a New Perspective
When facing a problem or an obstacle, great leaders try to understand the problem before making a decision. A leader’s ability to gain new perspectives around an issue is a characteristic that separates leaders who succeed from leaders who get stuck where they are. That’s because perspective is key to understanding problems.
This week, John Maxwell is going to teach you ten tools for gaining a new perspective. Then, for the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole is joined by Becky Bursell to discuss the ways they challenge themselves daily to stay sharp and maintain an objective perspective to serve their teams and the Maxwell Leadership organization.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Ten Tool for Gaining a New Perspective Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Perspective and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Download the new C.L.E.A.R. app by Maxwell Leadership
The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
Relevant Episode: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
Relevant Episode: The Power of One More with Ed Mylett
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 35min - 253 - A New Kind of Diversity with Tim Elmore
Podcast family, we are so excited to have our good friend Tim Elmore back on the podcast to talk about his new book, A New Kind of Diversity. Tim is an expert in leading different generations and teaching others how to create healthy works environments in multigenerational teams despite the gaps that often come with age differences. If you recognize Tim Elmore’s name, that’s because he was on our podcast back in August of 2021.
Not only is Tim one of our thought leaders, he is one of our stellar main stage speakers at our Live2Lead annual leadership conference in Atlanta, GA––one of the largest leadership events in the world.
Click here to register for Live2Lead!
In this episode, Tim is going to share what’s in his new book, which releases in October, and how we can create healthier, collaborative work environments that close the gap between generations of working professionals.
Instead of our regular PDF worksheet that we offer each week, our BONUS resource for this week is the New Kind of Diversity free leadership assessment, which will help you understand your own awareness off generational diversity within your own organization. Visit NewDiversityBook.com to take the assessment and to pre-order the book!
References:
Relevant Episode: Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership with Tim Elmore
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 - 35min - 252 - Four Ways To Equip People
Last week, we discussed the three E’s of developing leaders. You may remember one of those E’s was Equipping. The only way to grow your organization is to equip people. That’s why it’s important to develop a strategy for equipping those you lead. So, today John Maxwell is going to teach you four ways to equip people.
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole will be joined by Chris Goede to discuss what they’ve gleaned from their own experiences equipping others and how they have discovered that equipping others is both a challenge and a benefit.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Four Ways to Equip People Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Equip and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Relevant Episode: Motivation: How Leaders Inspire Effort
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 - 42min - 251 - The Three E's of Developing Leaders
The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers. As John Maxwell reminds us in this lesson, leadership is more caught than taught. So, today John is going to teach on embracing the three E’s of Developing Leaders. This is a great lesson for anyone who wants to build a winning team of people who can take their organization to the next level.
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole––CEO of Maxwell Leadership––will be joined by Traci Morrow to discuss how they develop leaders within Maxwell Leadership and what they’re learning along the way. Developing leaders isn’t always easy, but it sure is fulfilling! So let John, Mark, and Traci help guide the way in this impactful episode!
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Three E’s of Developing Leaders Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/developing and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Sign up for our first ever Personal Growth Day in August!
Download the new C.L.E.A.R. app by Maxwell Leadership
Relevant Series: Why John Wooden’s Team Won
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 - 38min - 250 - 5 Ways to Inspire Change
Have you ever felt stuck between where your organization needs to go, and your people’s reluctance to go there? We have a great lesson for you today about how to inspire change. Change is a difficult thing for both leaders and followers. But leaders are tasked with inspiring those they lead to adapt to an ever-changing world. This lesson from John Maxwell will cover 5 ways you can inspire and motivate your team to step into the future of your organization.
Maxwell Leadership, in fact, has been going through some of its own changes this year. So, for the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole to be joined by Becky Bursell to talk about how we are using these principles to inspire our own teams to carry us into a brilliant future.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Five Ways to Inspire Change Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/InspireChange and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Download the new C.L.E.A.R. app by Maxwell Leadership
Know What You’re FOR by Jeff Henderson (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)
Relevant Series: The Law of Connection
The Maxwell Leadership Online Store
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 - 40min - 249 - The Road to Joy with Scott Drew
Podcast family, we have a special bonus episode for you today! Not only is Mark Cole joined live by John Maxwell for this discussion, but our good friend Don Yaeger has invited Scott Drew, coach of the Baylor Bears Men’s Basketball team, who won the NCAA Division I Championship in 2021!
Don and Scott have recently written a book together entitled The Road to J.O.Y. which is packed full of leadership and coaching lessons that, when embraced, can equip any leader to make their team a championship team!
Join Mark, John, and Don, as Scott tells his story of leading an underdog team to victory through leadership, connection, courage, and faith.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Road to J.O.Y. Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from this discussion. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ScottDrew and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
The Road to J.O.Y. by Scott Drew and Don Yaeger
Download the new C.L.E.A.R. app by Maxwell Leadership
Sign up for our first ever Personal Growth Day in August!
Shop at the Maxwell Leadership Online Store
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 - 33min - 248 - The Greatest Gap in Life
In today’s episode we’re talking about the greatest gap in life. That’s the gap between “I should” and “I did.” John Maxwell calls this the procrastination gap. Today John is going to talk to you about this gap and when good timing becomes procrastination. Then he’ll teach you the 3 P’s that stop procrastination.
Once John is done with his lesson, Mark is joined again by Chris Goede as they discuss the ways in which they apply these principles to their own leadership within the Maxwell Leadership organization.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is “The Greatest Gap in Life Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Gap and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Attitude 101 by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
The Maxwell Leadership Assessment
Train your team with a 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop
The Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast
Relevant Series: Building a Diverse Team
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 - 34min - 247 - Success is for Everyone
Most people believe that success is an event or a destination, or that it simply means being in the right place at the right time. Some people even believe that success is way out of their reach. However, as John Maxwell points out in this episode, success is for anyone who knows their purpose in life, grows to the maximum potential, and sows seeds that benefit others. In this lesson, John will teach you exactly how to do these three things so you can begin or continue your success journey with confidence.
After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to discuss why leaders must be able to answer these questions for themselves and lead others to do the same. When we “know, grow, and sow” we allow ourselves to create powerful, positive change in our organizations and in our world.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Success is for Everyone Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Success and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Relevant Episode: Why My Life if Compounding
Relevant Episode: Episode 200: Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future
Download CLEAR by Maxwell Leadership
The Maxwell Leadership Online Store
Wed, 06 Jul 2022 - 36min - 246 - Leading Difficult Personalities
As a leader, your people are your greatest asset. But, as you well know, people can also be your greatest frustration. Today, we’re going to talk about how to lead difficult personalities successfully. Anyone who’s led a difficult person knows how frustrating and draining it can be. You also know that leading them successfully is easier said than done.
So, when John Maxwell is done with his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to offer some application they’ve learned throughout their own leadership experiences so that you can apply these principles to your own life as a leader. After you hear this episode, you be a little more equipped to deal with the difficult personalities you lead.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Leading Difficult Personalities Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Personality and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Text MAXWELL to 55123 and download BELAY's free e-book Delegate to Elevate
Watch this episode on YouTube!
Download C.L.E.A.R by Maxwell Leadership
The Maxwell Leadership Online Store
Wed, 29 Jun 2022 - 36min - 245 - What Stands Between You and Your Dreams?
Maybe you’re someone who has a dream, but you’re not sure how to get started on your journey to achieving it. Maybe you even think it’s too much of a long shot. Well, in this episode, John Maxwell shares four obstacles that often get in the way of people achieving their dreams and what we can do to avoid those pitfalls.
During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole is joined by Traci Morrow as they discuss John’s lesson and what they’ve done in their own lives and leadership to continually pursue the dreams they have and the lives they envision for themselves.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “What Stands Between You and Your Dreams Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/YourDream and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
Watch this episode on YouTube!
Relevant Series: Put Your Dream to the Test
Relevant Episode: Episode 200: Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future
Download C.L.E.A.R. by Maxwell Leadership
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 - 34min - 244 - Find Your Passion and Follow It
Our goal for the Maxwell Leadership Podcast is to add value to leaders like you who multiply value to others. And today we are adding value to you in a very special way because we have some guests with us––Barbara Brown, and Mayce Delvalle––who will join Mark for the application portion of this episode after John’s lesson.
You see, John’s lesson today is all about finding your passion and following it! And, these two amazing women work with the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team as Program Advisors. In a nutshell, they help people do exactly that––find their passion as leadership coaches, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs, and get them on the track to pursuing their dreams––just like the rest of our 43K certified coaches in 165 countries! So, don’t miss our post lesson discussion!
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Find Your Passion and Follow It Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Passion and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
References:
MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 - 40min
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