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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.
- 602 - Be Aware of Your Blind Spots (Part 1)
What you don't know could be hurting your leadership. In this week's episode, John unpacks why blind spots are inevitable in leadership—and how their unseen impact can shape every decision you make.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow provide practical strategies and real-life stories to help you recognize and address your own leadership blind spots, starting today.
Key takeaways:
We don't see others as they are; we see others as we are.
The first person we must examine is ourselves.
Followers are inward focused; leaders are outward focused.
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 - 33min - 601 - Listener Questions: Timeless Leadership In a Data-Driven Age
Good leaders ask great questions—so this week, in our (first-ever!) call-in episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole answers your real-world leadership questions. Find out how to stay influential (especially in an age of AI), tackle people problems behind data indicators, and persevere when opportunities seem elusive.
Key takeaways:
The most powerful tools in a leader's arsenal—relationship, trust, discernment, and values—can never be outsourced.
Strong teams are built by leaders who confront problems head-on instead of avoiding them.
Leadership is measured by influence, not position.
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Wed, 16 Sep 2026 - 29min - 600 - Success and Gratitude: Why Great Leaders Revisit Where They Came From
How do great leaders keep success from breeding entitlement? In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches why revisiting where you came from—and cultivating gratitude—creates the stable foundation every leader needs to rise higher.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss real-life strategies to help you anchor your leadership in authentic gratitude and apply John's insights today.
Key takeaways:
To balance an entitlement mindset, put gratitude beside it.
You always need to go back and visit where you came from.
You never want to forget all the people and all the places that made you who you are today.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Success and Gratitude: Why Great Leaders Revisit Where They Came From Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Revisit and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 09 Sep 2026 - 40min - 599 - Leaders Who Get the Most Give the Most
Anne Frank said, "None has ever become poor by giving." In this week's episode, John Maxwell unpacks the three types of generosity that set extraordinary leaders apart and reveal the true path to influential leadership.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share practical strategies for weaving generosity into your leadership journey, equipping you to start making a bigger impact today.
Key takeaways:
A clenched fist gives nothing but is also unable to receive anything.
If you sow a lot of seeds, the harvest takes care of itself.
If you don't give away what you've got now, you won't give away what you're going to get later.
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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 - 39min - 598 - The Growth Guarantee (Part 2)
What separates leaders who keep expanding their impact from those who quietly plateau? In this week's episode, John Maxwell continues revealing the promises and pitfalls on the path to continual, intentional growth.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share how to recognize your growth zone and offer strategies you can use to keep advancing in your leadership journey.
Key takeaways:
Don't be a know-it-all. Be a learn-it-all.
You don't coast to greatness.
Everything you want but don't have, and everything you need but don't have, is outside your comfort zone.
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Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 33min - 597 - The Growth Guarantee (Part 1)
Growth isn't automatic, but it can be guaranteed. In this week's episode, the first in a two-part series, John reveals his personal blueprint for guaranteed growth and the three simple disciplines that set extraordinary leaders apart.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson offer strategies to help you turn intentional growth into a daily habit, no matter where you're starting.
Key takeaways:
You can't learn anything while you're talking.
Sustained thinking will change your life.
Your growth must be intentional.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Growth Guarantee (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Guarantee and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 29min - 596 - What People Misunderstand About Success (Part 2)
This week on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, find out what an ice cube can teach you about patience and results. Today, John Maxwell finishes up his two-part lesson on the compounding power of daily action, reflection, and intentional growth on the path to lasting leadership success.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into real-world strategies and personal stories to help you immediately implement John's teaching.
Key takeaways:
Your first step is your most important step.
Success is a series of steps, not one giant leap.
If you can't get happy where you are, you can't get happy where you're going.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What People Misunderstand About Success (Part 2) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Misunderstand and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 12 Aug 2026 - 34min - 595 - What People Misunderstand About Success (Part 1)
The real measure of success isn't the recognition you receive, but the daily choices no one sees. In this week's episode—the first in a two-part series—John unpacks the misunderstood foundations of success and reveals why consistency, not accolades, is the true driver of extraordinary results.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share practical strategies for applying John's success journey to your own leadership and team impact.
Key takeaways:
Desire is the seed of every great accomplishment.
The greatest way to make progress is to move forward.
You get perfect as you take the steps; you don't get perfect to take the steps.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What People Misunderstand About Success (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Misunderstand and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 - 40min - 594 - Are You Leading a Good Life or Just Maintaining a Good Image?
Are you leading a life of real impact, or just working hard to perfect your image? In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches how embracing authenticity over appearance is a central pillar for meaningful leadership and lasting success.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share practical strategies to help you bring authenticity to the forefront of your leadership—on your team, at home, and beyond.
Key takeaways:
The way to balance and stabilize an image issue is authenticity.
You lose your authenticity when you try to hold onto things that you no longer believe, accept, or think.
"Constant development is the law of life, and a man who always tries to maintain his dogmas in order to appear consistent drives himself into a false position." — Mahatma Gandhi
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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 - 31min - 593 - Good Leaders Make Friends, Not Fans
Are you letting your success create distance between you and your team? In this episode, John Maxwell unpacks why leadership success can easily lead to isolation—and what you can do to resist it. Discover how making friends (not just fans) helps you stay relatable, authentic, and influential.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into real-life strategies to help you put connection at the heart of your leadership journey.
Key Takeaways
Success can isolate, but connection is the cure. Intentional relationships keep leaders grounded and approachable.
Service trumps titles. The more you value and serve those around you, the greater trust and real influence you build.
Shrink the gap with authenticity: practice humility, seek honest feedback, and be present with your people.
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Wed, 22 Jul 2026 - 39min - 592 - How to Stabilize Your Success
How do you keep your success from becoming the very thing that sabotages your leadership? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the overlooked practices that stabilize lasting achievement and keep leaders grounded at every stage of their journey.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share real-world strategies and thoughtful application to help you translate John's insights into leadership habits you can use today.
Key takeaways:
True success starts within—before you pursue outer victories, define what success means to you at the deepest level.
Power without accountability destabilizes leaders; the healthiest teams and organizations actively cultivate structures of honest feedback.
Those closest to you, who know your flaws and strengths, should respect and love you most—a leader's greatest validation comes from authenticity, not applause.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Stabilize Your Success Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Stable and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 - 37min - 591 - Learn These Skills to Become a Memorable Leader: A Fireside Chat with John Maxwell and Jeff Henderson
Do you want to be the kind of leader people never forget? This week in a first-of-its-kind react-style Maxwell Leadership Podcast episode, John Maxwell sits down with Jeff Henderson to share the essential skills that turn everyday leadership into a lasting legacy. As John teaches, Mark Cole provides practical strategies to help you activate John's teachings and elevate your impact right now.
Key takeaways:
Empowering others doesn't diminish your influence—it multiplies it, as the best leaders know they're always stronger together than alone.
Authentic leadership requires living the message before you teach it so your words carry moral authority and genuine connection.
Every growth opportunity comes with a trade-off, and true leaders relentlessly trade comfort for progress and excuses for action.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Learn These Skills to Become a Memorable Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Memorable and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 - 36min - 590 - The Five-Step Cycle That Turns Failure into Your Fastest Path to Growth
Your failure is the most effective engine for your growth — and the most underutilized. In this week's episode, John reveals the five-step cycle that transforms every setback into your next leap forward as a leader.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into real-world strategies to help you put this growth cycle into action and boost your team's innovation.
Key takeaways:
True innovation thrives when leaders create a culture where failing is seen as a crucial part of learning and improving.
The sequence of testing, failing, learning, improving, and re-entering ensures that mistakes become stepping stones, not stumbling blocks.
Sustainable growth comes from asking, "What did I learn?" after every setback and quickly applying those lessons to move forward stronger than before.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Five-Step Cycle That Turns Failure into Your Fastest Path to Growth Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Cycle and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 01 Jul 2026 - 45min - 589 - How Great Leaders Stay Focused When Everything is Falling Apart
You've been there: Pressure is high. Priorities are competing. Everything feels urgent. How do you stay focused when you're being pulled in a million different directions? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the mindset and habits that empower leaders to bring stability and hope to the seasons that matter most.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede provide practical strategies you can use right now to lead your team through challenging times with clarity and confidence.
Key takeaways:
Traction comes from focusing on what you can control and letting go of what you cannot. Write it down, put it before you, and act on it every day.
Difficult times don't develop leaders—they reveal them. Who you are when pressure mounts determines your influence and your team's trust.
When clarity about the future is impossible, focus instead on certainty for the next step, showing up with confidence, steadiness, hope, and presence for those you lead.
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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 - 37min - 588 - Why So Many Leaders Stop Growing
Leaders go farther when they don't see a finish line — are you letting perceived limits hold back your impact? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why so many leaders stop growing, and how leaders can maintain a lifelong commitment to learning and relevance.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack the practical steps you can take to apply these principles in your own leadership.
Key takeaways:
Growth requires continual refreshment—leaders who thrive consistently seek to update their thinking, materials, and approach to stay relevant.
The willingness to anticipate new challenges and resist resting on past achievements is essential for forward-focused leadership.
True legacy is built by pouring into others.
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 - 34min - 587 - Leaders Reproduce Who They Are
Are you leading from your strengths, or simply telling others what they should do? In this week's episode, John Maxwell unpacks the challenging truth that leaders don't just teach what they know—they reproduce who they are by their example.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede provide practical strategies you can use to strengthen your self-leadership and intentionally shape the culture around you.
Key takeaways:
Leading yourself effectively with authenticity and consistency can be your greatest daily challenge.
The responsibility of leadership means modeling growth and resilience so your team mirrors your example, not just your instructions.
What people observe in you determines what they become—leadership is visual, and proximity matters for genuine reproduction.
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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 - 38min - 586 - One Decision That Separates Good Leaders From Great Leaders
Leaders make lots of key decisions—but one decision can be the separator between leadership that sustains and leadership that thrives. In this week's episode, John reveals how the choice to be intentional transforms good leaders into great ones and empowers you to make a real difference.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack the practical steps you can take to apply these principles in your own leadership.
Key takeaways:
Generational greatness demands intentional actions, a growth mindset, and a commitment to serving others.
The best leaders shine their light in the darkest times by focusing on solutions and courageously solving problems rather than cursing the darkness.
Daily disciplines, consistency, and a focus on adding value to people are what make a powerful leadership legacy possible.
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Wed, 03 Jun 2026 - 35min - 585 - What Your Dream Team Should Look Like
Myth: Leaders need to be balanced. Fact: Together, you and your team can be balanced. In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why the dream team isn't about perfection in individuals, but about creating collective balance through diversity of skills, passion, and perspective.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dig into high-level strategy for building a team where everyone's strengths thrive and the leader's vision multiplies.
Key takeaways:
A balanced team is built on diverse strengths—no single leader can or should do it all alone.
Exceptional leaders replace assumptions with curiosity, listening and learning from their team before leading.
The most successful teams are intentionally shaped through shared values, growth, and a genuine commitment to multiplying each other's impact.
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Wed, 27 May 2026 - 40min - 584 - Better Days Are Ahead of You
Where is your finish line? Trick question—your growth doesn't need to have one. In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals how to cultivate a forward-focused mindset that unleashes continual development and lasting impact. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson provide practical strategies to help you step out of the past and anticipate a future filled with possibility! Key takeaways: — Finish lines are self-imposed—when you decide you're done, you limit your future; growth and contribution continue as long as you focus forward. — What you focus on expands: holding on to regret or past failures keeps you stuck, but embracing gratitude and learning unlocks new potential. — True fulfillment comes not from personal success, but from shifting to significance—using your achievements to add value to others and pioneer new possibilities. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Better Days Are Ahead of You Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Ahead and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Get the Every Day with Purpose online course for 75% off Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Discover the missing piece to team engagement with The Leadership Engagement Key Unleashed How to Reach Your Dreams Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team
Wed, 20 May 2026 - 31min - 583 - Five Questions to Help You Add Value to Others
How do you know if you're truly adding value to those around you, or just going through the motions? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the five essential questions every leader should ask to elevate their influence and impact.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into their strategies for weaving these value-adding principles into your everyday leadership.
Key takeaways:
Before you can add value to others, you must recognize and develop the unique value you bring to the table.
Valuing what you do—and the people you serve—is the foundation for authentic influence and sustained growth.
Leaders multiply their impact by continuously growing themselves and intentionally focusing on what is best for others, not just them.
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Wed, 13 May 2026 - 46min - 582 - Four Ways to Turn Failure Into Success
Don't spend your leadership journey trying to avoid failure; you will end up thinking, planning, and dreaming too small. Instead, invest your time creating a framework to let failure work to your advantage. In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches four ways you can transform setbacks into powerful steppingstones for success!
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share actionable strategies to help you turn John's insights on failure into practical growth for yourself and your team.
Key takeaways:
The most effective leaders learn to distinguish between good misses that move them forward and bad misses that hold them back.
Embracing the difficulty of challenges and anticipating failure prepares you mentally and emotionally to grow through adversity.
When you humbly share your failures and lessons learned, you encourage others and build a culture where growth thrives over perfection.
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Wed, 06 May 2026 - 39min - 581 - Values Are the Soul of Leadership
What values are defining your legacy as a leader? In this week's episode, John Maxwell illuminates how true leadership can only center on values, and those values can only center on people.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dig into practical ways you can identify, live out, and multiply these values within your team and organization.
Key takeaways:
The test of good values is whether they value all people, all the time, in every situation—this alignment is the foundation of real leadership.
Leaders who see and lift others unlock greater potential, but when they stop valuing people, they lose their right to lead.
Values act as the glue, foundation, compass, and map for a leader, providing stability, accountability, direction, and daily guidance.
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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 - 28min - 580 - Maximize Your Joy (Part 2)
Life is going to have challenges whether we expect them or not — we might as well use them to grow. In this week's episode, John continues his lesson from last week to share a few key principles that impact the joy in your leadership journey. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share real-life strategies to help you apply these principles in your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
Growth happens not by avoiding adversity but by doing hard things—so you're prepared to take on even greater challenges.
Leaders maximize their impact when they focus on the journey, not by keeping score, but by continually moving forward and celebrating each step.
Generosity and deep joy are fruits of a grateful mindset, reminding leaders to stay present and appreciate the opportunities in front of them.
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Wed, 22 Apr 2026 - 39min - 579 - Maximize Your Joy (Part 1)
Are you leading with joy, or just surviving? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals eight essential ways to maximize your joy, showing how intentional living shapes your leadership journey.
After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack the practical steps you can take to apply these principles in your own leadership.
Key takeaways:
Joy is found in the journey, not the destination—and it starts with living intentionally and defining your purpose.
Growth, daily self-improvement, and a focus on adding value to others are core ingredients for a fulfilling leadership life.
Surrounding yourself with a balanced team and staying in your strength zone amplifies both your personal impact and your collective results.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Maximize Your Joy (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Joy and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 - 39min - 578 - Preparing is Caring
How much do you really care for the people you lead—and what does your preparation say about it? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why genuine care can only be expressed through the discipline of preparation, and how your commitment to leading others starts long before you ever enter the room.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into real-world strategies and personal stories to ensure you can put John's principles into practice right away.
Key takeaways:
If you only "wing it," you may get by—but you'll never break into the top tier of impactful leadership; true excellence demands intentional effort and preparation.
Every leader carries both a "best message" (what you share in the moment) and a "big message" (the essence of who you are), and intentional preparation helps you clarify and amplify both.
Setting your internal standard higher than external applause empowers you to lead with integrity, grow continuously, and serve those you influence at the highest level.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Preparing Is Caring Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Prepare and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 08 Apr 2026 - 33min - 577 - How Serving Others Unlocks Self-Discovery
Discover one of the great leadership paradoxes: the surprising growth that comes from serving others. In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches how putting others first unlocks unexpected personal development and deeper self-understanding.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into real-world ways to apply these transformative insights, offering strategies to help you lead with greater impact starting today.
Key takeaways:
When leaders intentionally serve others, they gain profound insights about their own motives, abilities, and growth areas.
True leadership begins when you shift from seeking followers for your vision to helping others achieve their own potential.
Valuing and serving your team transforms relationships, elevates teamwork, and empowers everyone to reach greater heights together.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How Serving Others Unlocks Self-Discovery Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Others and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 01 Apr 2026 - 33min - 576 - Cultivating Humility for Lasting Influence
John Maxwell shares that there's one most important quality of leadership. Do you have it? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why humility isn't just a virtue—it's the essential ingredient for lasting influence and meaningful leadership.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into real-life examples and honest reflections, sharing how you can apply John's wisdom to multiply your impact and create sustaining influence as a leader.
Key takeaways:
True humility empowers you to learn, grow, and serve others, turning challenges into opportunities for lasting impact.
Leaders who balance confidence with humility create environments where influence compounds and teams thrive over time.
Your willingness to be teachable and embrace gratitude—especially in adversity—is the key to both resilience and enduring success.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Cultivating Humility for Lasting Influence Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Cultivate and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 25 Mar 2026 - 39min - 575 - The Meaning of Your Life with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks
Are you striving for success, yet finding yourself wondering if your achievements really matter? The answer to a fulfilled life may lie in asking deeper questions, not just chasing accomplishments. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle are joined by author and professor Arthur C. Brooks to discuss the pillars of a meaningful life (especially in an age of emptiness).
Key takeaways:
Meaning in life isn't just about setting goals; it's about asking "why" and finding deeper significance in what you do.
Serving others shifts the focus away from chasing success for its own sake and unlocks fulfillment through impact and connection.
Every leader's journey is marked by both triumphs and setbacks—true growth comes from learning to find purpose in both.
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Fri, 20 Mar 2026 - 40min - 574 - The Qualities of an Authentic Leader
How do you earn the loyalty that supports real influence? You won't change lives or amplify your results without the ability to connect authentically. In this week's episode, John Maxwell is sharing how to do that, as he teaches the five essential qualities that define an authentic leader!
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson provide practical strategies you can use right away to embody authenticity and deepen your impact as a leader.
Key takeaways:
Leading with heart—through empathy, courage, and genuine care—creates meaningful connections that drive lasting results.
Consistently practicing transparency, humility, and good listening skills builds trust and invites collaboration.
"People will walk through fire for a leader that's true and a leader that's human." — Pat Lencioni
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Qualities of an Authentic Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Authentic and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 18 Mar 2026 - 29min - 573 - Success and Failure: The Partnership that Fuels Growth
Are you ready to turn your greatest setbacks into the fuel for exponential growth? In this week's episode, John Maxwell unpacks how the partnership between success and failure is essential to leadership—and why your perspective on failure determines your path to achievement.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede provide real-world strategies you can use right away to embrace failure as a catalyst for learning and growth.
Key takeaways:
How you view failure shapes your response to it—and seeing it as part of success unlocks growth, humility, and maturity.
Successful leaders don't just make good decisions; they learn to manage both their wins and their losses to maximize impact.
The lessons you take from failure are what propel you forward—if you don't lose the lesson, you never truly lose.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Success and Failure: The Partnership that Fuels Growth Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Partnership and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 11 Mar 2026 - 42min - 572 - The Leadership Lens: How You View Things is How You Do Things
How you see your world determines the actions you take and the results you create—what lens are you using to view your leadership? In this week's episode, John Maxwell unpacks how your perspective shapes your impact, and reveals four keys to developing a leadership lens that drives lasting effectiveness.
After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive deep into practical ways you can shift your perspective and model impactful leadership behaviors in your daily life.
Key takeaways:
The most important voice you listen to is your own—guard your self-talk and ensure it builds you up rather than tears you down.
Realistic perspective is essential at every stage of success; leaders must walk slowly through the crowd, listen, and learn to stay grounded.
It's not enough to do what's best for yourself—great leadership means aligning actions with good values so everyone wins.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the The Leadership Lens: How You View Things is How You Do Things Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Lens and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 04 Mar 2026 - 32min - 571 - Episode 400: How to Use Failure for Success
Failure can either hold you back or become fuel for your growth. In this week's episode — the Maxwell Leadership Podcast's 400th episode! — John Maxwell joins Mark Cole for a glimpse into John's upcoming book, How to Get a Return on Failure, and a perspective-shifting discussion on how you can invest failure to fuel resilience, sharpen your judgment, and accelerate your impact.
Key takeaways:
Your response to failure determines whether it becomes an asset or a liability.
Success and failure must be kept together; embracing both builds resilience and humility for lasting leadership.
Progress isn't about avoiding mistakes—it's about learning, improving, and moving on with greater wisdom each time.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Episode 400: How to Use Failure for Success Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/400 and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 - 38min - 570 - How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 2)
Last week, John Maxwell shared three of his six insights for surrounding yourself with people who can accelerate your growth journey. In this week's episode, John Maxwell is revealing the last three, so you can get yourself around great people!
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack John's lesson so you can apply these principles in your own leadership.
Key takeaways:
Being unforgettable isn't about showing off—it's about finding innovative ways to serve others and do for them what they can't do for themselves.
True vision matures when you move from "me" to "we," inviting participation and building energy that attracts great people to your cause.
Leadership influence grows when your inner character and spirit outshine outward achievements.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 2) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GreatPeople and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 18 Feb 2026 - 34min - 569 - How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 1)
Who are you intentionally inviting into your growth journey? The company you keep could be your greatest accelerator—or your greatest limitation. In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches how to surround yourself with great people by unveiling the disciplines and mindsets that attract high-potential leaders to your circle.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share real-life strategies you can use right now to elevate your relationships and leverage the power of your network for exponential growth.
Key takeaways:
Your desire for greatness—and action toward it—opens doors to impactful relationships and opportunities.
If you want to grow, you must proactively put yourself where great people are and immerse yourself in environments that challenge and affirm you.
Success is sustained by consistently practicing the habits of great people, not just admiring their accomplishments.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GreatPeople and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 11 Feb 2026 - 44min - 568 - Principles that Guide Your Life
What defines the world you create with your leadership? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the ten guiding principles that have anchored his life and success for more than four decades!
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into real-life strategies that help you put John's principles to work in your own leadership journey.
Key takeaways:
Your attitude is a daily choice that sets the ceiling for your potential.
Personal growth always precedes professional advancement; who you are determines how far you can go.
Helping others succeed opens doors for your own success and builds lasting, meaningful relationships.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Principles that Guide Your Life Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Principles and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 - 36min - 567 - What You Expect is What You Experience
Do your expectations shape your reality—or limit it? Imagine what would happen if you raised the bar for yourself and those around you. In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals how the expectations you set determine the experiences you create, and why possibility thinking is every leader's secret advantage.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share actionable strategies for resetting team expectations and building a culture of higher achievement, so you can apply John's insights right away.
Key takeaways:
Successful leaders continually set higher, self-driven expectations and upgrade them over time.
Possibility thinking empowers you to see problems as opportunities and persevere through adversity.
Your beliefs must match your expectations—when you genuinely believe in your potential and direction, you inspire those around you to do the same.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What You Expect is What You Experience Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WhatYouExpect and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 28 Jan 2026 - 38min - 566 - How Empowerment Fuels Team Success
How do the best leaders unlock extraordinary results in their teams? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals how empowering others not only helps them reach their potential, but also equips them to pass on that growth beyond themselves!
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into practical strategies and real-world examples to help you apply empowerment in your own leadership journey right away.
Key takeaways:
The strongest teams thrive when leaders actively demonstrate that they need their people and invite them to contribute.
Empowerment is more than delegation; it's giving team members authority, resources, and trust to lead.
"You can choose control or growth, but not both." — Craig Groeschel
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How Empowerment Fuels Team Success Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Empowerment and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 21 Jan 2026 - 35min - 565 - It's Not About You: Leadership, Communication, and Putting Others First
It's not about you—it's about them. In this week's episode, John Maxwell shares the powerful shift that transforms everyday leaders into extraordinary influencers and makes it possible for your leadership to truly impact others!
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share real-world examples of how making it about others unlocks trust, connection, and next-level leadership.
Key takeaways:
The more you focus on adding value to others, the more you'll receive value in return.
To communicate in a way that truly resonates, make your message all about your audience, not yourself.
The three questions every follower is asking about their leader: Do you care about me? Can you help me? Can I trust you?
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the It's Not About You: Leadership, Communication, and Putting Others First Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/OthersFirst and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 14 Jan 2026 - 44min - 564 - The Bookends of Success
Ready to discover the key to getting the most benefit out of every experience? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the two "bookends of success" that elevate your preparation and multiply your results!
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss practical ways to apply John's powerful insights to your daily routines and most important goals.
Key takeaways:
Preparation on the front end and reflection on the back end transform average experiences into powerful growth opportunities.
Realistic thinking is the foundation of effective preparation.
Your expectations determine your preparation.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Bookends of Success Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Bookend and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 - 39min - 563 - Why Self-Awareness Sets Great Leaders Apart
What sets great leaders apart in times of crisis and change? In this week's episode, John shares a powerful insight he gained from Chick-fil-A chairman Dan Cathy on the importance of self-awareness and situational awareness for leaders — especially in tough times!
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss practical ways to cultivate these awarenesses as a leader. They explore how seeking honest feedback, asking thoughtful questions, and learning from role models can expand your leadership capacity.
Key takeaways:
Self-awareness doesn't happen in isolation—it requires the courage to invite feedback from others and the humility to receive it.
Before you can lead yourself effectively, you must first know yourself authentically. Self-awareness precedes situational awareness.
Situational awareness grows through experience, but you can accelerate it by asking "What would a leader I admire do in this situation?" and seeking input from trusted mentors.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Why Self-Awareness Sets Great Leaders Apart Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/SelfAware and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 31 Dec 2025 - 42min - 562 - Acknowledge Your Humanness
Brené Brown said, "Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it's the thing that's really preventing us from taking flight." And in this week's episode, John Maxwell is showing how that's true — and how acknowledging your flaws frees you to become a high road leader.
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow explore practical ways to develop self-compassion, laugh at yourself, and believe in your unique potential, so you can apply John's insights to your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
Confident humility allows you to believe in yourself while still questioning your strategies. If you don't show yourself kindness, you won't be able to extend it to anyone else. The world needs you to embrace your humanness and step fully into your unique leadership greatness.Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Acknowledge Your Humanness Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Acknowledge and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 24 Dec 2025 - 47min - 561 - What to Expect When You Take the High Road
Leading on the high road will always cost more than you think — but it will always be worth it. In this week's episode, John Maxwell prepares you for the price of leading with integrity and conviction!
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share practical takeaways from John's insights so you can apply them in your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
— Expect that the first time you pay the price will be the hardest.
— Your account is never fully paid. High road leadership requires ongoing sacrifice.
— The high road may cost you ground, power, money or celebrity. But you'll gain immeasurable growth, strength, true wealth and credibility in return.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What to Expect When You Take the High Road Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WhatToExpect and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 17 Dec 2025 - 39min - 560 - Great Leaders Value All People
It's easy to value people you like. But as a leader, affirming people's worth isn't an option — even if you don't see eye to eye. In this week's episode, John Maxwell is sharing 4 practical ways you can develop the all-important skill of uplifting and valuing others!
After John's lesson, Mark Cole challenges you with 3 others-focused tasks to complete in the week to come so that you can apply this principle in your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
High road leaders value all people equally, even those different from them.
Valuing people yields relational, emotional, and leadership returns.
Valuing people is an intentional action, not a feeling.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Great Leaders Value All People Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ValueAllPeople and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 10 Dec 2025 - 40min - 559 - Your Motives Matter
Do you know why you want to lead? What drives your interactions with people? These are critical questions every leader must ask themselves for the good of those they lead — and in today's episode, John Maxwell is walking you through how to examine your motives as a leader!
After John's lesson, Mark Cole unpacks John's teaching points so you can apply them directly to your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
Motivation is about mutual advantage and empowering people, while manipulation is about personal gain and controlling people.
Most aspiring leaders want to lead and be loved, but sometimes, they are mutually exclusive.
To keep your leadership motives in check, regularly serve others without a title or position.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Your Motives Matter Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MotivesMatter and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 03 Dec 2025 - 42min - 558 - Lead to Give, Not to Get
In this Thanksgiving-week episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell reminds us that effective, impactful leadership isn't about what you receive — it's about what you give. He explains how the most effective leaders focus on servant leadership, sowing into others, and making their contribution bigger than their reward.
After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share how this principle applies in today's organizations—from mentoring employees to overcoming entitlement and inspiring genuine employee motivation through example and gratitude.
You'll learn how to:
Replace entitlement with a mindset of service and contribution.
Lead through generosity, not expectation.
Turn competition into collaboration by focusing on team growth.
Model selfless leadership that strengthens trust and performance.
Inspire others through consistent gratitude and example.
🎯 Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode is the Lead to Give, Not to Get Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. To download the worksheet, go to MaxwellPodcast.com/LeadToGive and click "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - 40min - 557 - Stop Meaning Well, Start Living Well
In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell teaches why good intentions aren't enough—and how real growth begins when you choose intentional living. You'll discover the difference between passivity and purposeful action, and how intentional listening can transform your relationships and your leadership.
After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack how to apply these ideas in leadership, communication, and personal development. Together, they explore practical ways to overcome procrastination, practice active listening, and bring accountability into your growth journey!
You'll learn how to:
Move from good intentions to intentional action
Turn reflection into growth and momentum
Apply active listening to strengthen connection and influence
Build accountability into your daily leadership habits
Embrace intentional living to achieve long-term success
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Wed, 19 Nov 2025 - 39min - 556 - How to Make Your Future Bigger than Your Past
In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell shares timeless principles for turning your personal development into a lifelong journey of growth. You'll learn how to use your past as a teacher—not a trap—and apply positive thinking techniques and goal-setting habits to create a brighter tomorrow.
After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson unpack how to apply these lessons to your leadership, helping you strengthen your success mindset, overcome setbacks, and keep moving toward your dreams.
You'll learn how to:
Turn lessons from failure into lasting success
Build momentum through daily self-improvement habits
Use reflection to set meaningful goals
Cultivate a growth-oriented, positive mindset
Keep your leadership development journey alive
🎯 Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Make Your 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/BiggerFuture and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 12 Nov 2025 - 32min - 555 - Quiet Confidence: Leading Without the Applause
If your confidence is determined by validation, your performance will be, too. In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John is sharing 4 keys to shifting from reliance on recognition to resilient self-assurance!
After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss his insights to help you apply them directly for your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
Value the process over the event.
Don't take yourself too seriously.
Never wait for someone else to raise the bar for you.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Quiet Confidence: Leading Without the Applause Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/QuietConfidence and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 05 Nov 2025 - 33min - 554 - The Future Begins with Z with Tim Elmore and John Maxwell
75% of managers report that Gen Z is the toughest generation to lead, and 30% have fired a Gen Z employee within a month of hiring them. Can you relate? Gen Z is in the workforce and they're here to stay – so tune in to today's bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast to learn how to lead them most effectively!
Join John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Tim Elmore for a deep dive into Tim's newest book, The Future Begins with Z, and a powerful discussion poised to help you get the most out of your youngest team members and turn one of today's greatest leadership challenges into your organization's competitive advantage.
Key takeaways:
Meet them in the middle. While Gen Z brings fresh perspectives and intuition about the future, they also want guidance from experienced leaders.
Focus on meaning over money. While fair compensation is important, leaders can inspire greater loyalty by giving them meaningful objectives and the flexibility to tackle them creatively.
Open lines of communication. Gen Z wants to have their voice heard.
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Fri, 31 Oct 2025 - 40min - 553 - 6 Steps to Successful Personal Change (Part 2)
"You're responsible for the changes that you make in your life. But the good news is you can make the changes you need to make in your life." In this part 2 episode of our series on successful change, John is equipping you with the insight you need to pivot your performance for good!
After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss his points to help you apply them directly for your life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
If change isn't awkward, it's not change.
Celebrate small wins and learn from missteps.
Count the cost of change, but don't lose sight of the immense rewards.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 6 Steps to Successful Personal Change (Part 2) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/SuccessfulChange and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 29 Oct 2025 - 38min - 552 - 6 Steps to Successful Personal Change (Part 1)
Where does change begin, and how can you make it last? This is the question at the heart of intentional growth – and in today's episode, John Maxwell has the answer for you! Tune in to learn 3 of the 6 steps to successful personal change.
Stick around after John's lesson for Mark Cole's and Traci Morrow's insights designed to help you apply the lesson to your life and leadership!
Key takeaways:
One person cannot change another person.
To change your outcomes, start by changing your thinking.
Positive expectations are key to successful change.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 6 Steps to Successful Personal Change (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/SuccessfulChange and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 22 Oct 2025 - 40min - 551 - Rules of Resilience with Valorie Burton
How ready are you to handle life's curveballs, fast balls, and strike-outs? Resilience is your key to getting by in difficult times and growing into thriving in the good. In this bonus episode, Mark Cole and guest host Jared Cagle are joined by Maxwell Leadership mentor and thought leader Valorie Burton to dive into the ideas behind her latest book, The Rules of Resilience!
Key takeaways:
If you are reading this, you have already developed some level of resilience.
Expect the unexpected and be ready to handle it.
Don't bounce back; bounce forward.
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Fri, 17 Oct 2025 - 43min - 550 - A Leader Sees More and Before (Part 2)
In order to lead the way, you have to see where you're heading. In this week's episode, we're diving back into John Maxwell's two-part series helping leaders cast vision for their team!
After John's insights, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share their experiences and analysis to help you see – and seize – your organization's future.
Key takeaways:
Great leaders ask questions to gain new insights.
Growth is the only way to expand your capacity as a leader.
Putting yourself in rooms where you can learn from the best will transform your vision and leadership.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the A Leader Sees More and Before (Part 2) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MoreAndBefore and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 15 Oct 2025 - 39min - 549 - A Leader Sees More and Before (Part 1)
Leaders – are you practicing the "cycle of success," or are you limited by a lack of vision? In this week's episode, John is giving you some of his most powerful insights on how leaders can master the abundance mindset and pass it along to those they lead!
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede unpack their major takeaways and help you apply them directly to your life and leadership
Key takeaways:
The ability to see a bigger picture and see it quicker is the mark of a true leader.
Creativity says there's always an answer. Flexibility says there's more than one answer.
Test, fail, learn, improve, reenter.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the A Leader Sees More and Before (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MoreAndBefore and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Wed, 08 Oct 2025 - 40min - 548 - Crisis Leaders: What They Do Well (Part 2)
In this week's episode, John Maxwell completes his lesson on what great leaders do well in times of crisis. As many leaders are adapting and learning how to lead through the coronavirus pandemic, this timely message offers direction and clarity to navigate the obstacles that often arise during a crisis.
Mark Cole and Jason Brooks host again via Zoom conference call as they practice social distancing and talk about how creative leaders believe there is always an answer to any problem. They also emphasize the importance of embracing technology in times of crisis. If you'd like to watch the original Facebook Live video from last week that this series comes from, click here.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Crisis Leaders Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/CrisisLeader and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Crisis Leaders: What They Do Well Facebook Live Video
Leadershift by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 15 Apr 2020 - 43min - 547 - Crisis Leaders: What They Do Well (Part 1)
As many leaders are adapting and learning how to lead through the coronavirus pandemic, John Maxwell delivers a timely teaching on what great leaders do well in times of crisis. John shares seven qualities that great leaders possess during unprecedented times like these.
This message from John was originally broadcast on his Facebook page earlier this week. Your hosts, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks, have broken John's message into a two-part series on the podcast in order to dive deep into John's points and offer some helpful application.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Crisis Leaders Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/CrisisLeader and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
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Leadershift by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 08 Apr 2020 - 1h 10min - 546 - Emotional Intelligence (Part 2)
In part two of our series on Emotional Intelligence, John Maxwell teaches the importance of motivation, empathy, and social skills in an emotionally intelligent leader. John reminds us that, like leadership, emotional intelligence is not something that some people are born with and others aren't. Emotional intelligence can be learned and developed.
Mark Cole and Chris Goede point out the shift throughout John's lesson from me-focused to others-focused, and they discuss how empathy and social skills ultimately help us serve others well. Mark quotes John by reminding us: "We do not see things as they are; we see things as we are." Emotional intelligence allows us to be empathetic to others as we see how our personal biases get in the way of healthy developing relationships.
Our BONUS resource for this series is The Emotional Intelligence Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Emotion and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 01 Apr 2020 - 35min - 545 - Candid Conversations: How to Be an Unforgettable Leader
This Candid Conversation was recorded several weeks ago while John Maxwell and Mark Cole were in Israel spending time with some of The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation's top donors. John wanted to make this trip unforgettable for those who support his vision and mission so faithfully, and he took this opportunity to share on the podcast what it takes to be an unforgettable leader.
He also reflects on what he learned from his late friend Jack Welch about how to get yourself out of "the people pile" and set yourself apart from others. By asking how you can separate yourself from others in a positive way, you push yourself to be intentional, creative, curious, and confident.
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The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation
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Fri, 27 Mar 2020 - 32min - 544 - Emotional Intelligence (Part 1)
We are so excited to bring you a new series on Emotional Intelligence! In this series, John Maxwell references the book Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman and shares five attributes of an emotionally intelligent leader. In this part of the series, John teaches the first two points and explains the importance of self-awareness and self-regulation.
We're also excited to bring back Chris Goede as the co-host for this series, along with Mark Cole, the CEO of The John Maxwell Enterprise. Chris and Mark emphasize the importance of self-awareness in relation to consistency. The less we know ourselves, the more we roleplay, causing us to behave inconsistently. But the more aware we are of ourselves, the more consistent we are with everyone.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Emotional Intelligence Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Emotion and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 25 Mar 2020 - 39min - 543 - People Do What People See (Part 2)
In part two of this series, John covers the final qualities of a good role model: friendship and support, as well as competence. He ends this lesson by painting a picture of what a growth environment looks like. This picture will help you, as a role model, asses if your environment contributes to the growth of others. If you're someone looking for a role model, this picture will help you identify if your environment cultivates growing leaders.
Mark Cole and Traci Morrow follow up John's lesson by sharing how they exhibit care and support to those they lead. Traci also points out why seeing your own value should precede setting your priorities.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the People Do What People See Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/RoleModel and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell
The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 18 Mar 2020 - 34min - 542 - Candid Conversations: Leading Through the Coronavirus
Great leadership stands out in times of crisis because great leaders have prepared themselves for the moment. Their voice is one that responds, not reacts. In this episode, John Maxwell and Mark Cole invite their long-time friends Kevin Myers and Chris Hodges to talk about how leaders should be voices of hope during crisis without neglecting the earnestness of a serious circumstance.
They remind us that all crises are opportunities to lead and that there is a distinction between preparing yourself and preparing for the event. Being intentional about both is what affects your ability to lead in the moment.
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Fri, 13 Mar 2020 - 40min - 541 - People Do What People See (Part 1)
John Maxwell's Law of Modeling says that it's hard to improve when you have no one but yourself to follow. In this series, which we're calling People Do What People See, John Maxwell shares five qualities that make a good role model. In part one, John shares the first three qualities and explains why teaching is much easier than modeling. Modeling requires practicing what you preach. It gives you integrity as a leader and establishes you as a credible role model and authority.
In the discussion portion of this episode, we're excited to introduce Traci Morrow to you! Traci is a shining example of what it means to be a product of John Maxwell's teaching and leadership. She's a great addition to this discussion, as she shares what she's gleaned from her experience a leader, entrepreneur, and coach.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the People Do What People See Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/RoleModel and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell
The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 11 Mar 2020 - 40min - 540 - Don't Just Communicate, Connect (Part 2)
In part two of Don't Just Communicate, Connect, John Maxwell shares the final disconnect he experienced early in his leadership journey that kept him from connecting with those he led. John then closes the lesson by sharing what he does well when it comes to connecting with people. These include valuing others, living with integrity, and simplifying his message.
Mark Cole and Chris Goede reveal the importance of having tough conversations in a timely manner. They show how squandered opportunities to have hard conversations may jeopardize more than what you think is at stake.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Don't Just Communicate, Connect Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Connecting and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell
Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell
The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
Wed, 04 Mar 2020 - 46min - 539 - Candid Conversations: What Are You Reading?
In the last Candid Conversation, John C. Maxwell shared a sneak peek of the book he's currently writing. In this episode, he shares powerful insights from the book he's most recently finished reading: Atomic Habits by James Clear. John shares a few of his key takeaways from this book and how they have challenged him in his leadership.
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The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell
Today Matters by John C. Maxwell
Fri, 28 Feb 2020 - 35min - 538 - Don't Just Communicate, Connect (Part 1)
This week we're starting a series on connecting with others. Based loosely on his book Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, John Maxwell shares four of what he calls his "disconnects." These are areas early on in his leadership journey that kept him from connecting with the people he led. This series will help you become a leader who draws people into your ideas and captures them with your vision.
We're also excited to introduce Chris Goede to you as the co-host throughout this series! Chris leads the Corporate Leadership Solutions team for the John Maxwell Enterprise. In this series, he and Mark discuss their own journeys from simply communicating to connecting.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Don't Just Communicate, Connect Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Connecting and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell
Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell
The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
Wed, 26 Feb 2020 - 53min - 537 - Leading Through Change (Part 2)
In part two of our series on Leading Through Change, John Maxwell shares the four key principles of change that every individual experiences. These keys are important as you lead through change. They'll help you and your team cultivate an environment that is conducive to change, rather than hold onto the past and stifle progress.
Mark Cole and Jason Brooks pick up the discussion on how to lead on an individual basis when change comes, and they offer insights from their own leadership experience.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Leading Through Change Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Change and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 19 Feb 2020 - 38min - 536 - Candid Conversations: What Are You Writing?
John Maxwell often gets asked, "Which of your books is your favorite?" His answer is always whichever book he is currently writing. In this installment of Candid Conversations, John C. Maxwell and Mark Cole talk about the book John is currently working on and the ideas he's most excited about sharing.
He just released his newest book, The Leader's Greatest Return, in January, but he's already at work on his next book, which will come out in 2021. John and Mark give you an exclusive early look at what this book is all about and what inspired John to write it.
For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe so you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.
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The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell
Leadershift by John C. Maxwell
Fri, 14 Feb 2020 - 27min - 535 - Leading Through Change (Part 1)
We're starting a new series this week on Leading Through Change! It's easy to lead when everything is consistent and your job is to simply maintain. But John Maxwell says maintaining is not leading; it's managing. Great leaders are faced with change every day, and they lead through it with clarity and confidence.
In part one of Leading Through Change, John talks about the first three of five points that we'll cover throughout the series. He reminds us that different people respond to change differently, and he lays out the killers of change so we can identify and avoid them.
Mark Cole and Jason Brooks follow up this lesson with a discussion on how the differences in peoples' responses to change can help you lead better, while emphasizing the importance of listening to your people to know how to lead them individually.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Leading Through Change Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Change and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 12 Feb 2020 - 35min - 534 - Put Your Dream to the Test (Part 2)
Owning your dream means betting on yourself and not solely relying on others to make it happen. In this episode John Maxwell covers what it truly means to own your dream. He shares that one sign you own your dream and are betting on yourself is that you invest in it.
Mark Cole and Jason Brooks continue their discussion by sharing the ways they've bet on themselves and invested in their own dreams. They encourage you to start owning your dream and to evaluate what might be keeping you from investing in it.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Put Your Dream to the Test Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Dream and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell
Put Your Dream to the Test Online Course
No Limits: Blow the Cap Off Your Capacity by John C. Maxwell
The John C. Maxwell Online Store
Wed, 05 Feb 2020 - 35min - 533 - Candid Conversations: John's Word for 2020
Every year, after John Maxwell's year in review process of reflecting on the past year, John chooses a word that encompasses the main area of focus that he wants to the accomplish in the coming year. In this Candid Conversation, John Maxwell and Mark Cole talk about their words for the year and why they chose them.
Based on their words for the year, John and Mark discuss what it means to put something behind you in order to move forward. This means resolving issues and facing them head on instead of suppressing or neglecting them.
For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe so that you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.
References:
The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell
Fri, 31 Jan 2020 - 35min - 532 - Put Your Dream to the Test (Part 1)
Do you own your dream for your life? Do you even have a dream for your life? Those are a couple of the questions John C. Maxwell asks in this new series, Put Your Dream to the Test, based on his book of the same title. Many people don't have a dream for their life or they give up too quickly on the one they do have. Sometimes their dream isn't actually their dream––it's someone else's dream for them.
In John's book and online course, he asks 10 questions that will help you make your dream a reality. This series covers the first of those 10 questions––the ownership question––which asks, "Is your dream really your dream?" This episode will help you identify if you truly own your dream and how you can make it a reality.
During the discussion, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks point out that having a dream takes courage and hard work. They challenge you to start betting on yourself, take an inventory of your dream(s), and ask, "Do I own my dream?"
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Put Your Dream to the Test Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Dream and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell
Put Your Dream to the Test Online Course
No Limits: Blow the Cap Off Your Capacity by John C. Maxwell
The John C. Maxwell Online Store
Wed, 29 Jan 2020 - 37min - 531 - Courage: Leading a Life of Few Regrets
In this episode, John Maxwell shares seven thoughts on the impact courage has on leadership. John cites that courage is the most important of all virtues, according to Maya Angelou, because it's required in order to exercise all other virtues consistently.
During the discussion portion, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks examine instances from their own experiences when they needed to practice courage and how it has shaped their leadership today.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Courage Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Courage and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
Today Matters by John C. Maxwell
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 22 Jan 2020 - 44min - 530 - Candid Conversations: The Infinite Game with Simon Sinek
In this installment of Candid Conversations, John Maxwell and Mark Cole chat with author and speaker Simon Sinek about his new book, The Infinite Game. Simon shares what inspired him to write the book, as well as five practices that you need to continually embrace in order to play the "infinite game."
John and Simon discuss the implications of capitalism's priority shift to putting profits before people and, alternately, the impact on business culture when capitalism is used to serve the people.
For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe so that you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.
References:
The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell
Fri, 17 Jan 2020 - 26min - 529 - Earning Trust (Part 2)
In this episode, John Maxwell concludes his lesson on earning trust––the number one responsibility of a leader. John discusses the important roles that competent leadership, empowerment of others, courage to risk in relationships, and integrity all play in gaining the trust of your team.
John also digs into a common misconception that many leaders have about empowering others: Empowering others does not mean giving up control. It means giving others the ability to do more so that you can accomplish what you alone can achieve.
Our BONUS resource for this series is The Earning Trust Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Trust and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell (Pre-order)
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C. Maxwell
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 15 Jan 2020 - 39min - 528 - Earning Trust (Part 1)
John Maxwell says that the number one responsibility of a leader is to earn trust with his or her people. Trust is an attitude that allows people to rely on, have confidence in, and feel sure about people and things. This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we're starting a new series called "Earning Trust," in which you'll learn seven keys to gaining the confidence of your team.
Part one covers the first two keys. John shares the importance of consistency and accurate, open communication. He begins with these two points because they establish a foundation of confidence and security.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Earning Trust Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Trust and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C. Maxwell
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 08 Jan 2020 - 29min - 527 - Candid Conversations: Make the Most of the Middle
John Maxwell and Mark Cole sit down in this installment of Candid Conversations to reflect on the recent Exchange event in London. Hosted by John, Exchange is an annual, three-day, immersive event that puts attendees face-to-face with leadership experts in top industries and side-by-side with world-class thinkers.
This year, Exchange took place in London. John talks about how, this year, he wanted to take the attendees to the historic home of John Wesley, a place John himself visits every time he's in London. However, after not being granted permission to visit Wesley's home on this trip, John used the opportunity to talk with the Exchange attendees about what leaders must do when they're unable to provide what they know is best for their people.
John retells that lesson in this episode and shares why, as leaders, it's important to make the most of "the middle"––that place of tension between the ideal and reality.
For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe so that you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.
References:
Leadershift by John C. Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
Today Matters by John C. Maxwell
Fri, 03 Jan 2020 - 40min - 526 - Reaching Your Potential
Happy New Year, podcast listeners! We wanted to start the year off right by encouraging you to pursue the changes and goals you've set! This year has so much potential for you and your organization, whether you know it or not. So, in this episode, we're talking about how to reach your potential by avoiding the pitfalls that often come with achieving big things.
John Maxwell shares four key reasons people don't reach their full potential. In light of John's lesson, Mark Cole references our episode with Marcus Buckingham and reminds us of a misunderstanding that many people possess about potential. The truth is: Potential is not something that some people have and others don't. There's no such thing as high and low potential. Instead, every individual has their own unique path to growth.
So, as we talk about potential, we're really talking about your own unique path to growth. Keep that in mind as you listen to this episode.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Reaching Your Potential Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Potential and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
Talent Is Never Enough by John C. Maxwell
Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn by John C. Maxwell
Live in Atlanta with Marcus Buckingham
Wed, 01 Jan 2020 - 49min - 525 - The Leader's Greatest Return
Merry Christmas, podcast listeners! As we're releasing this, we know you're probably sitting around the Christmas tree unwrapping gifts with friends and family. So, we wanted to give you a gift as well!
Are you ready for this? On January 28th, John Maxwell will release his new book, The Leader's Greatest Return. But, today on the podcast, we're giving you the entire first chapter from the audio book, read by the man himself! As our podcast listener, you get to be the first to hear John read from his new book!
Sit back, grab some hot chocolate, and enjoy chapter one of John's new book, The Leader's Greatest Return! Be sure to preorder your copy of The Leader's Greatest Return by visiting JohnMaxwell.com/GreatestReturn. You will not be disappointed!
References:
The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell (preorder)
Wed, 25 Dec 2019 - 46min - 524 - Candid Conversations: The Meeting Before the Meeting
In this Candid Conversation, John Maxwell and Mark Cole dive into the importance of preparing for important meetings and moments, especially when they're with people who are, as John says, "bigger, better, and faster" than you. John calls this preparation "the meeting before the meeting."
If you and your team want to walk away from meetings with confidence in each other, a clear vision, and the biggest return on your investment possible, this episode will equip you for your next meeting. John shares five strategies to implement in your meeting before the meeting, and he reminds us that the best meetings are paired with preparation on the front end and reflection on the back end.
For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe so that you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.
References:
Today Matters by John C. Maxwell
Leadershift by John C. Maxwell
Fri, 20 Dec 2019 - 37min - 523 - Your Year in Review
We've got something very special for you this week! As many of you know, John Maxwell sets aside the last week of every year to reflect on the previous 365 days. He calls this his "Year in Review." This annual exercise provides John the clarity to identify what he did well this past year and what he needs to improve in the year to come.
John has talked about his week of reflection in previous episodes, but we've never shared an episode in which John tells you, step-by-step, his process for this exercise. Until now. This week, John walks you through his process for his Year in Review, so you can set aside time for yourself and apply this proven practice to your life.
John has made some of his biggest life and business decisions during this week. So, we wanted to add value to you by giving you this powerful process. It's changed John's life, it's changed the lives of our team members, and we believe it'll change your life too.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Year in Review Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Review and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
Maximum Impact Mentoring with John C. Maxwell
Leadership Gold by John C. Maxwell
Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell
Today Matters by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 18 Dec 2019 - 34min - 522 - You Are Worth It with Kyle Carpenter
In this very special episode of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we're joined by two of John's good friends: Kyle Carpenter, the youngest living recipient of the Medal of Honor, and Don Yaeger, journalist and New York Times best-selling author.
Kyle and Don have recently written the book You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For, which was released in October and tells the incredible story of Kyle's recovery from a grenade blast in Afghanistan. Kyle shares his story with us, along with his wisdom on what it takes to live a fulfilling life, while John Maxwell shares how Kyle's story has impacted him so deeply.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is a collection of notes from this conversation. You can download the notes by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WorthIt and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting For by Kyle Carpenter and Don Yaeger
Today Matters by John C. Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 11 Dec 2019 - 48min - 521 - Candid Conversations: A Tribute to Richard Chancy
In this Candid Conversation, John Maxwell and Mark Cole reflect on the impact Richard Chancy had on their lives and leadership. Mark shares several words that Richard embodied, while John Maxwell gives short lessons on each word and how Richard truly exemplified the leadership qualities that John, Mark, and Richard have taught in the podcast.
As a reminder, if you would like to share how Richard's role on the podcast has affected your life and leadership, please go to MaxwellPodcast.com/Richard, and leave a comment.
For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe so that you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.
References:
Today Matters by John C. Maxwell
Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
Fri, 06 Dec 2019 - 36min - 520 - Moral Authority: Why Do People Listen to You? (Part 2)
In this week's episode, John Maxwell continues his lesson on how to gain the influence of those you lead. He points out that as you climb to higher levels in your influence, you don't leave behind the previous levels, but instead, you build off of them.
John also talks about the importance of consistent growth as a leader. In his words, "When you stop growing, your people stop going." Consistency gives your team a reason to trust you and depend on your guidance.
Mark Cole and Jason Brooks pick up the discussion portion of this episode with an insightful conversation about how leaders can sense, seize, and implement the value they see in others and those they lead to harness and exercise those qualities within them.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Moral Authority Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Listen and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Developing The Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 04 Dec 2019 - 42min - 519 - Moral Authority: Why Do People Listen to You? (Part 1)
Do people listen to you because they have to? Or do they listen because they want to? Much of the time, the answer to this question is a reflection of your level of influence.
In this new series on what John Maxwell calls "moral authority," John dives into five levels of influence that determine if and why those you lead are willing to listen to your guidance and leadership. This series will show you how to gain influence with your team based on the person you are, not the position you hold.
Your hosts Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss what this looks like within the John Maxwell Enterprise, while Mark reflects on how these principles gained him the influence to become John Maxwell's CEO.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Moral Authority Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Listen and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 27 Nov 2019 - 44min - 518 - Candid Conversations: When You're in Over Your Head
In this Candid Conversation with John C. Maxwell and Mark Cole, John shares five principles for how to lead when you're in over your head. These are principles John has gleaned throughout his career as he has taken on challenges necessary to accomplish a vision bigger than himself.
John points out: "The principles of survival are not the same as the principles of success." Too often, leaders resort to the former in times of stress, and they allow obstacles and situations to stall progress and growth. Listen to this episode to learn what great leaders do when they're in over their heads.
For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe so that you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.
References:
The Mentor's Guide to Everyday Challenges audio series by John C. Maxwell
Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
Fri, 22 Nov 2019 - 34min - 517 - Ten Maxims for Motivation (Part 2)
In part two of our series on motivation, John Maxwell shares his final maxims for motivating your team and organization. John discusses key ideas like, "What gets rewarded gets done," and he teaches you how to create an environment that is conducive to motivation.
Mark Cole and Richard Chancy share what they've learned from their leadership experiences. You'll also hear a refreshing, new perspective on why failure should not thwart motivation, despite the discouragement that so often accompanies mistakes and missteps.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Maxims for Motivation Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Motivate and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
The Mentor's Guide to Building a Championship Team audio series by John C. Maxwell
Leadershift by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 20 Nov 2019 - 49min - 516 - Ten Maxims for Motivation (Part 1)
What's the difference between a leader and a manager? Well, there are quite a few. But one attribute that makes leaders stand out from managers is a leader's ability to motivate their team without using position.
In this new series, John shares ten maxims for motivating the people you lead to accomplish the vision and goals of your organization. John has gathered these maxims from what he has experienced motivates others and motivates himself.
Our BONUS resource for this series is the Maxims for Motivation Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Motivate and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell
The Mentor's Guide to Building a Championship Team Audio Series by John C. Maxwell
Leadershift by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 13 Nov 2019 - 44min - 515 - Candid Conversations: Turn Setbacks into Setups
John Maxwell says that one of a leader's greatest assets is the perspective of others. That's why he incorporates what he calls "Learning Lunches" in his schedule regularly. Learning lunches are a time for John to learn from those with different backgrounds and experiences by asking them seven key questions, which John shares in this episode.
John and Mark Cole then share a recent Learning Lunch story in which a new friend tells John how he was able to turn a $100 million setback into the most significant setup for success in his organization's history.
This is not an episode you want to miss.
For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe so that you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.
References:
Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell
Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell
Leadershift by John C. Maxwell
Fri, 08 Nov 2019 - 30min - 514 - Live in Atlanta with Marcus Buckingham
Mark Cole said it himself – this is one of our best episodes yet! We're making John Maxwell Leadership Podcast history this week for two reasons: 1) We recorded this episode in front of a live audience, and 2) John Maxwell and Mark Cole sat down to discuss leadership with Marcus Buckingham!
If you're not familiar with Marcus Buckingham, he is the author of two of the best-selling business books of all time, has two Harvard Business Review's most circulated, industry-changing cover articles, and has been the subject of an in-depth profile in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, The Today Show, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. But most of you may know him from his work with Gallup's StrengthsFinder tool, which has impacted and equipped countless lives and leaders around the world.
In this episode, John and Marcus discuss their definitions of strengths and weaknesses, bust common leadership myths, and Marcus discusses his new book Nine Lies About Work. We say this all the time… "You don't want to miss this episode." But, listeners, you really don't want to miss this episode.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the fill-in-the-blank notes from this conversation. You can download these notes by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Strength and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
Nine Lies About Work by Marcus Buckingham
How Successful People Think Online Course
iLead Youth Curriculum by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 06 Nov 2019 - 1h 00min - 513 - Attitude: The Difference Maker (Part 3)
In this episode on attitude, John encourages us to overcome five common challenges of maintaining a positive attitude. These challenges are discouragement, problems, change, fear, and failure. John addresses each potential threat to a positive attitude and offers sage advice on how to overcome it.
Mark Cole, Richard Chancy, and Jason Brooks talk through their personal challenges with maintaining a winning attitude, and they offer various ways to reframe our perspective in a positive way. They talk about the fact that the "Success Cycle" John is fond of teaching includes failure, and they discuss the role failure can have in success. They encourage us to lean into the tension we feel around failure and see it as a part of the growth process rather than allow it to dampen our attitude.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Attitude Worksheet. You can access the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Attitude and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The Difference Maker by John C. Maxwell
Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 30 Oct 2019 - 44min - 512 - Candid Conversations: How to Separate Yourself from the Competition
In this Candid Conversation, John Maxwell shares the insights he's gleaned from his friends at Movement Mortgage––a company that has learned how to separate themselves from their competition by solving a common problem within their industry.
John shares his insights in five key points, which, if implemented into your leadership will help you rise above your competition and allow your organization or team to make an even greater impact in your industry and, ultimately, your community.
For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe so that you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.
References:
Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell
Fri, 25 Oct 2019 - 31min - 511 - Attitude: The Difference Maker (Part 2)
In episode two of this three-part series on attitude, John Maxwell dives right into specific steps we can take to develop a winning attitude. He's quick to remind us that choosing to make your attitude your greatest asset is the starting point. You'll want to share this helpful, practical lesson!
Mark Cole, Richard Chancy, and Jason Brooks help us with the application of this lesson as they share the issues they've had to wrestle as they work to consistently live out positive attitudes. Mark closes the lesson with a seven-day challenge to take ownership of your attitude. Bad traffic happens, relationships can be challenging, and work can be demanding, but you choose your attitude.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Attitude Worksheet. You can access the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Attitude and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell
The Difference Maker by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 23 Oct 2019 - 38min - 510 - Attitude: The Difference Maker (Part 1)
This episode kicks off a three-part series on attitude. John starts us off by clearly reminding us that attitude is NOT everything, but it IS the difference maker. John shares a list of what attitude cannot substitute for, as well as a list of what attitude can do for us. He encourages us to make attitude our greatest asset.
Mark Cole, Richard Chancy, and Jason Brooks offer perspective on what choosing and maintaining a positive attitude looks like for different personality types. Introverts and extroverts have different challenges with keeping a positive attitude, but two things ring true for all types and help develop a positive attitude over the long haul: the need for positive self-talk and a commitment to embracing resistance.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Attitude Worksheet. You can access the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Attitude and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The Difference Maker by John C. Maxwell
Winning with People by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 16 Oct 2019 - 48min - 509 - Why the Best Are the Best
John Maxwell says, "Leadership determines the success of the team," and in this episode, he dissects what makes the best leaders the best. He offers two main ideas: The best leaders give their best to their people, and the best leaders are able to get the best from their people. You're going to want to download the notes and follow along as John dives deep into these two characteristics of the best leaders.
Mark Cole and Richard Chancy direct our attention to the application side of John's lesson. There's a lot of great information to consume, but the goal is to slow down so we can do something with what we're learning. Mark encourages us to choose one idea to pursue and focus on living it out over the next week.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Why the Best Are the Best Worksheet. You can access the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Best and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell
Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell
The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 09 Oct 2019 - 48min - 508 - Candid Conversations: The Art of Mentoring
You will feel like you are sitting around the table as you listen to this Candid Conversation between John Maxwell and a group of men whom he has spent the last several days with. Each person shares the mentoring lessons they have learned from John and what their key takeaways are.
John encourages us to have eyes to see the mentoring opportunities all around us. We all have occasion to learn from one another, and we all have opportunity to help others. John shares how he looks for teaching and touching moments where he can be intentional to add value to others, as well as his desire to listen well and learn from the people around him. To maximize our growth we need to be learning from others, as well as pouring into people.
For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe so you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.
References:
Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell
The 15 Laws of Growth Online Course
Fri, 04 Oct 2019 - 27min - 507 - Focused Thinking (Part 2)
In part two of this series on focused thinking, John Maxwell helps us narrow down our focus as he shares what we need to focus on. We get the greatest return on investment when we focus on our strengths, our key people, and our team's development. John concludes by providing a Rule of Five for developing your own team.
Jason Brooks and Mark Cole discuss what it looks like to live out this lesson, and Mark encourages us to get very clear on what we're good at. Jason defines teachability as a combination of hungry, humble, and hustle. Mark challenges us to rate ourselves on each of those attributes and allow that to help us see where we need to focus.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Focused Thinking Worksheet. You can access the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Focus and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 02 Oct 2019 - 32min - 506 - Candid Conversations: Fear and Faith
In this Candid Conversation John shares his reflections about a recent encounter he had with Nik Wallenda of the famous Flying Wallendas who have performed audacious feats such as tight rope walking over Niagara Falls.
When asked by John how he overcomes fear, Nik shared that he respects the danger and believes preparation is the greatest way to handle fear. He also acknowledges that fear is not something that will ever be eliminated but that a proper perspective allows you to focus on the positive. John points out that action minimizes fear!
John and Mark also take a few minutes to share about their time in Texas and what it looked like for John to maximize his time with a key team member by being present and intentional.
For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe so you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.
*Disclaimer: This episode contains a brief story containing content that some listeners may find upsetting. To skip over this story, please stop at 19:33 and continue at 21:54.
References:
Thinking for a Changeby John C. Maxwell
Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell
The John Maxwell Company Executive Leadership Podcast
Fri, 27 Sep 2019 - 34min - 505 - Focused Thinking (Part 1)
As a high-energy, high-capacity leader, John Maxwell has a natural bias for action and has to be intentional to develop his focused thinking skills. He committed to put in the effort, and since then his effective practice of focused thinking has had a global impact.
In this episode, John shares some of what he has learned to help us maximize our focused thinking skills. The starting point, he says, is to verbalize and visualize what it is that we're going to focus on. He goes on to provide a process for thinking through any idea.
Mark Cole and Jason Brooks share how they're applying what John teaches, and they address some of the common challenges to consistently being a focused thinker. Mark encourages us to be intentional in scheduling both proactive and reactive thinking time. The episode ends with a challenge to take an hour to practice focused thinking before coming back next week for part two of this series.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Focused Thinking Worksheet. You can access the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Focus and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
References:
The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast Survey
Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 25 Sep 2019 - 41min - 504 - The Make-Up that Makes Up a Leader (Part 2)
In part two of this series, John Maxwell continues to teach on characteristics to look for that make up a potential leader. He talks about the importance of two necessary attributes of a high capacity leader: a positive attitude and teachability.
Building on John's principle of a teachable spirit as the key to growing as a leader, Mark Cole and Richard Chancy talk about how teachability can look different in various personalities. They provide practical advice on how to be teachable and convert that into measurable growth in your daily life as a leader.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Makeup That Makes Up a Leader Worksheet. You can access the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Makeup and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."
We also have a discount for you this week in exchange for helping us stay teachable! When you pop into the quick survey linked below in the references, you'll get $20 off your purchase of one of John's popular Mentor's Guide Audio Series. You'll automatically get your discount at the end of the 3-minute survey!
References:
The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast Survey
The Difference Maker by John C. Maxwell
Wed, 18 Sep 2019 - 34min - 503 - Candid Conversations: Live from Dubai
This Candid Conversation features John Maxwell and Mark Cole providing a rundown of their incredible 17-day, six-country trip. They spent 96 hours traveling to Myanmar, Ghana, Oman, Iran, and Vietnam to add value to leaders who are multiplying value to others.
John shares five key takeaways: 1) His books preceded him. 2) Everywhere he went people wanted iLead (the values-based, leadership curriculum for students). 3) Mark Cole has developed into an excellent communicator. 4) John Maxwell team coaches are all over the world and eager to make a difference. 5) We are seeing transformation happen in real time.
It's an exciting time to be a part of the tribe, and we're so glad you're on the journey with us. You'll want to take time to listen as John shares inspiring stories of transformation from all around the world!
For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe, so you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.
References:
Intentional Livingby John C. Maxwell
Fri, 13 Sep 2019 - 31min
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