Maxwell Leadership Podcast

In this episode, leadership expert John Maxwell shares the first two of four transformative lessons that can significantly improve your life and leadership. Drawing from his years of experience and learning from leaders ahead of him, John reveals actionable insights to elevate your personal growth.  Following John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss the valuable leadership principles they've learned from John and their own leadership journeys. They also offer practical tips that you can immediately apply to enhance your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  People won’t go along with you unless they get along with you.  To be highly successful, you have to equip other people.  Your people can only grow to the level that you grow.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Be a REAL Success Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/RealSuccess and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  This episode is sponsored by BELAY:   Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY — pairing you with vetted U.S. virtual assistants so you can focus on what matters.   To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their resource, The Ultimate Guide to Working with a Virtual Assistant. This guide has everything you need to get started, grow, and succeed with your new VA. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.   References:  Watch this episode on YouTube!  Let us know how we’re doing, and get a FREE Quick Start Guide to Failing Forward!  Access the 15 Laws of Growth Online Course today for just $99 (reg. $499)!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

Your mindset shapes your success in life and leadership! In this episode, world-renowned leadership expert John Maxwell delves into why mindset matters and reveals practical steps to help you become a leader who thinks with clarity, effectiveness, and purpose. Learn how shifting your thoughts can transform your leadership approach and impact.  After John's insightful lesson, leadership coaches Mark Cole and Chris Goede break it down, offering actionable strategies for applying these principles to your leadership journey and empowering your team to thrive.   Key Takeaways:  Discover how your mindset drives your leadership success.  Learn why thinking correctly can change everything in your life.  Explore how intentional thinking is the foundation for purposeful leadership.  Tune in to enhance your leadership effectiveness by harnessing the power of your mindset!   Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Mindset Matters Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MindsetMatters 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!  Let us know how we’re doing, and get a FREE Quick Start Guide to Failing Forward!  Learn more about Exchange at MaxwellLeadership.com/Exchange.  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store   

What you focus on expands, so learning how to develop an abundance mindset is vital to leading effectively and successfully! In today’s episode, John Maxwell is going to show you what thinking abundantly looks like so you can master this critical skill.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to discuss John’s teaching and help you to apply it to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  We don’t see what is; we see what we are prepared to see.  What you appreciate, appreciates, and who you appreciate, appreciates.  Mindsets are contagious.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Develop an Abundance Mindset Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Abundance 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!  High Road Leadership by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store   

Some of the best advice that John Maxwell has received throughout his leadership journey has been from his father, and today, he’s sharing that advice with you! In this episode, John is passing on some of the most transformative insights from his own mentor on success and adding value. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss what stood out to them and give you practical ways to apply it to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: -   Value people. Believe in people. Unconditionally love people. -   Be the first to help. Be the first to add value. -   Once you’ve tasted significance, success will never satisfy you. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself and for Others Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BestThing 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! Let us know how we’re doing, and get a FREE Quick Start Guide to Failing Forward! Take the FREE High Road Leadership Assessment today! Learn more about Exchange at MaxwellLeadership.com/Exchange. Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store  

The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda! In this episode, John Maxwell shares 5 things that help you make your goals a reality when you do them daily. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about the power of these 5 to-do list items and help you to apply them to your life and leadership  Key takeaways: -   The dream is free, but the journey isn’t. -   To be successful, you have to take action every day. -   No one has ever quit their way to the top. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Power of 5 Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Powerof5 and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” This episode is sponsored by BELAY:  Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY — pairing you with vetted U.S. virtual assistants so you can focus on what matters.  To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their resource, The Ultimate Guide to Working with a Virtual Assistant. This guide has everything you need to get started, grow, and succeed with your new VA. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.    References: Watch this episode on YouTube! [BM1]   Take the FREE High Road Leadership Assessment today! Learn more about Exchange at MaxwellLeadership.com/Exchange. Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

As John Maxwell shares in this episode, “The most effective way to grow an organization is to grow the people in it.” But how can you do that in your organization and with your people? John answers that question in today’s lesson by giving 7 different practices of growing people so that you can begin developing those around you.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss those practices and provide you with practical ways that you can integrate them into your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:  There are no limits to an organization if we put no limits on our people.  It’s impossible to grow people in the organization if the growth is always for someone else. It always starts with me.  Great leaders listen, learn, then lead.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Effective Ways to Grow Your People Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GrowYourPeople 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!  Enroll in the 15 Laws of Growth Online Course for only $99 (reg $499)  Learn more about Exchange at MaxwellLeadership.com/Exchange.  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store       

In order for transformation to take place, you must first know what it looks like. In today’s episode, John Maxwell shows you the 6 pictures of transformation so that you can visualize it and bring it about among those you influence.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about these 6 pictures and help you to apply them to your own life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  The first step of doing anything is to have a clear grasp and understanding of what it is that you’re doing.  When people learn good values and live good values, they just become more valuable.  The values that people are exposed to need to be expressed.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 6 Pictures of Transformation Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Pictures 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!  Enroll in the Change Your World Online Course for only $99 (reg $299)  Learn more about Exchange at MaxwellLeadership.com/Exchange.  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store           

As John Maxwell says, “A leader that can communicate maximizes his or her leadership potential.” Communication is a multiplier of potential. That means today’s lesson from John on becoming an effective leader-communicator will help you exponentially increase your impact! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to talk about what they’ve learned and give you practical ways to apply these insights to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: -   The way to maximize your leadership position and your potential is by effectively learning how to communicate what you know and what you feel, and what you want your people to know and feel. -   Credibility is a leader’s currency. -   As a leader-communicator, you must always go first and give more. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Become a Leader-Communicator Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeaderCommunicator 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! Enroll in the 21 Laws of Leadership Online Course for only $199 (reg $1,050) Learn more about Exchange at MaxwellLeadership.com/Exchange. Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Have you ever thought about what spending a day with John Maxwell would be like? Well, in this week’s episode, John gives you insight into questions and thoughts he would share with you!  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to discuss John’s thoughts and equip you with practical ways to apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  One thing to know about success is that everybody wants it, but very few can define it. The people you bring around you are going to determine your level of greatness.  The greatest gap between successful and unsuccessful people is the thinking gap.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the If You Could Spend a Day with John Maxwell Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/SpendADay and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  This episode is sponsored by BELAY:  Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY — pairing you with vetted U.S. virtual assistants so you can focus on what matters.  To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their resource, The Ultimate Guide to Working with a Virtual Assistant. This guide has everything you need to get started, grow, and succeed with your new VA. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.  References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Enroll in the Every Day with Purpose Online Course for only $49 (reg $199) Learn more about Exchange at MaxwellLeadership.com/Exchange. Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Have you ever wondered how you can find potential leaders? Do you want to know if you have potential leaders on your team? Then this episode is for you! This week, John C. Maxwell shares 10 traits that successful leaders have in common so that you have a picture of what a leader looks like and can identify them on your team.  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to talk about these traits and give you practical ways to apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  To be successful, you have to love what you do.  “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” — John Wooden  It’s wonderful when the people believe in their leader. It’s more wonderful when the leader believes in the people.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 10 Traits Successful Leaders Possess Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/SuccessfulLeaders 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!  Enroll in the High Road Leadership Online Course for only $199 (reg $299)  Learn more about Exchange at MaxwellLeadership.com/Exchange.  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

What happens when a leader has too much pride? In today’s episode, John C. Maxwell talks about the problems that pride causes so that you can reflect on and assess yourself and your leadership.  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss these problems and give you practical ways to apply what you’ve learned to your life and to how you lead those around you!  Key takeaways:  Envy is the deadly sin of inferiority. Pride is the deadly sin of superiority.  When we fail or make a mistake, we either learn from that failure or we leave that failure.  When we live and when we die, we will only be known for the value we added to others, not the value we added for ourselves.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Leader’s Greatest Enemy Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Pride 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!  Enroll in the 15 Laws of Growth Online Course for only $99 (reg $499)  Learn more about Exchange at MaxwellLeadership.com/Exchange.  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

Momentum can either make or break you, so how can you become someone who utilizes momentum in their leadership? This week, we're continuing our two-part series where John C. Maxwell shares 10 differences between Momentum Breakers and Momentum Makers!  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede talk about these differences and how you can become a Momentum Maker in your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  One person with passion is greater than 99 that have no interest.  “Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.” - John F. Kennedy  Some people dream of worthy accomplishments, while others stay awake and do them. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Momentum Breakers vs. Momentum Makers Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MomentumMaker and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  This episode is sponsored by BELAY:  Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY - pairing you with vetted U.S. virtual assistants, so you can focus on what matters.  To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their resource, The Ultimate Guide to Working with a Virtual Assistant. This resource has everything you need to get started, grow, and succeed with your new VA. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube!  Enroll in the 15 Laws of Growth Online Course for only $99 (reg $499)  Learn more about Exchange at MaxwellLeadership.com/Exchange.  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

Momentum has the power to be your greatest asset, but not having momentum has the power to be your biggest enemy. So, what makes and breaks momentum in leadership? This week, we're beginning a brand-new two-part series where John C. Maxwell shares the differences between Momentum Breakers and Momentum Makers!  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to discuss these differences and give you practical advice on how to become a Momentum Maker in your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  Momentum is a leader’s best friend.  Are you living in yesterday or are you living in tomorrow?  If you want to break momentum, do it on your own. But if you want to make momentum, do it with others.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Momentum Breakers vs. Momentum Makers Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MomentumMaker 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!  Enroll in the 15 Laws of Growth Online Course for only $99 (reg $499)  Learn more about Exchange at MaxwellLeadership.com/Exchange.  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store   

If you’ve ever asked the question, “What does a team player look like?” this episode is for you! This week on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell shares the four qualities of a team player that you can look for in your leadership, or that you can apply to your life as well.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss these qualities and how you can implement what you’ve learned into your own personal or professional development.  Key takeaways:  You never know the commitment of a team player until things go bad.  Working together means winning together.  What we do every day makes us what we become someday, and discipline is the key.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 4 Qualities of a Team Player Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/TeamPlayer 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!  Enroll in the High Road Leadership Online Course for just $199 (reg $299)!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store   

Mark Cole invites Matt Tresidder, CEO and co-founder of Leadr, to share his journey and the importance of feedback and people development in leadership. Matt shares all about the Leadr platform and how it helps leaders develop their teams and create a culture of growth and productivity.   Key takeaways:  Developing people and teams should be a priority in leadership.  Using technology as a tool for feedback and accountability.  “Leadership is a burden, and that burden is a privilege.” –Matt Tresidder  In lieu of our usual Bonus Resource, Leadr is offering free access to the Manager’s Toolkit, which includes six unique resources to help you lead and develop your team to drive results. Download the free tool at Leadr.com/Maxwell!  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube!  Get the free Manager’s Toolkit at Leadr.com/Maxwell!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store