Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Marcus Buckingham is back on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! Join Marcus and Chris Goede as they discuss Marcus’ new book, Love + Work, and get a sneak peak into what you’ll get to experience at Live2Lead! By the way, Live2Lead is just two days away. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this epic event! Get your tickets here. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Love + Work Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Marcus’ conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LoveAndWork and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Love + Work by Marcus Buckingham Get your Live2Lead tickets here! Relevant Episode: Live in Atlanta with Marcus Buckingham (2019) Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

We are thrilled to introduce you to our guest this week, Kendra Scott. Kendra is a celebrated fashion designer and businesswoman known for founding the Kendra Scott jewelry and lifestyle brand. She started her company which is now a global fashion brand with just $500. That does not happen without incredible leadership skills, tenacity, and resilience. In this episode, Kendra shares the idea behind her book, Born to Shine, and the lessons she’s learned along her journey that you can apply to your own life and leadership.  We are also ecstatic that Kendra will join us as a featured speaker on Oct 6th for Live2Lead! Time is closing in, so be sure to get your tickets at Live2Lead.com* and see Kendra live! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Born to Shine Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Kendra’s discussion. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Shine and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Get your Live2Lead tickets here!* Purchase Born to Shine by Kendra Scott Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store *Use code MLPODCAST for 10% off ANY ticket tier (General Admission, VIP, or Platinum)! Groups of 10+ who purchase General Admission tickets will receive 10% OFF their ticket price in addition to the 10% they receive using the code MLPODCAST! (This excludes VIP and Platinum tickets for groups of 10+).

This week, Mark Cole is delighted to be joined by Ryan Leak, an accomplished author, speaker, leadership coach, and filmmaker. Ryan captivated our audience as a featured speaker at our recent IMC event in Orlando, leaving us eager for more of his insights. We are excited to announce that he will be back with us on October 6th for Live2Lead, alongside renowned figures like Kendra Scott, Marcus Buckingham, and of course, John Maxwell. Get your L2L tickets here!* Ryan has been instrumental in guiding numerous leaders and businesses in reshaping their perspective on failure. In his latest book, "Leveling Up," he presents 12 thought-provoking questions designed to help leaders assess their personal and professional growth. This is an episode (and an event) you won't want to miss! Key takeaways: -       The most important conversation is the one you have with yourself. -       There is no version of our future that does not require resilience. -       Failure is an event, not an identity. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Leveling Up with Ryan Leak Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Ryan’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LevelingUp and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” *Use code MLPODCAST for 10% off ANY ticket tier (General Admission, VIP, or Platinum)! Groups of 10+ who purchase General Admission tickets will receive 10% OFF their ticket price in addition to the 10% they receive using the code MLPODCAST! (This excludes VIP and Platinum tickets for groups of 10+). References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Leveling Up by Ryan Leak Chasing Failure by Ryan Leak RyanLeak.com Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

John Maxwell shares eight ways to help leaders like you navigate making your next tough decision. This could be exactly what you need for breakthrough. Then Traci Morrow and Mark Cole share helpful and practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own leadership. Key takeaways: -       “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” –Peter Drucker -       Those who can doubt their own judgment usually make competent decisions in the end. -       Research can make or break a major decision.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How Leaders Make Tough Calls Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ToughCall and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Love Works by Joel Manby (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Relevant Episode: A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt Register for Live2Lead 2023!** Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store   **Get your tickets to Live2Lead today! Use code MLPODCAST for 10% off ANY ticket tier (General Admission, VIP, or Platinum)! Groups of 10+ who purchase General Admission tickets will receive 10% OFF their ticket price in addition to the 10% they receive using the code MLPODCAST! (This excludes VIP and Platinum tickets for groups of 10+)

Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue our series on Leadership Landmines. Last week John Maxwell taught the first 5 landmines, and this week he’ll teach you landmines 6-10. These are areas of leadership that, if neglected, can cost you, your culture, and your organization dearly. But if you can learn how to avoid them, you can take your leadership to a whole new level.  Key Takeaways: ·      Leadership is visual; example is key ·      Your goals do not ensure your future, your growth does ·      “It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.” –Harvey Firestone  Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Leadership Landmines Series Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Landmines and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” This episode is sponsored by BELAY: Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY - pairing you with vetted U.S. Virtual Assistants, so you can focus on what matters.   To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their 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! 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) MaxwellPodcast.com/GetACoach Relevant Episode: The Power of a Positive Mind with Valorie Burton Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Mark Cole and Chris Goede begin a new series in which John Maxwell teaches on 10 Leadership Landmines. These are areas of leadership that, if neglected, can cost you, your culture, and your organization dearly. So, let’s learn what they are and how to avoid them together. This week we’ll talk about landmines 1-5, and next week, we’ll cover 6-10.  Key Takeaways: -       What got you here won’t keep you here. -       An isolated leader is an ineffective leader. -       Leadership functions on the basis of trust. Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Leadership Landmines Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Landmines and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Learn more about 5 Level Coaching 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week and next week only) Relevant episode: The Power of a Positive Mind with Valorie Burton Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today, John Maxwell shares four thoughts on how leaders need to adjust their attitude to create powerful, positive change in their organizations and communities. After John’s lesson, Traci Morrow will join Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways: -       Does your attitude determine the situation, or does the situation determine your attitude? -       The happiest people in life are those who make the best of everything. -       You are not what you think you are; but what you think, you are. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Leadership Attitude Adjustment Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/AttitudeAdjustment and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The Difference Maker by John C. Maxwell Relevant Episode: Ten Stages of a Successful Dream Register for Live2Lead 2023! Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a leader looking for new perspectives, or simply seeking inspiration to become an invaluable leader, this episode is for you. Join Mark Cole as he talks with Don Yaeger on the final stop of our U.S. City Tour. Mark and Don discuss the journey of growth, determination, and the pursuit of excellence.  Key takeaways: -       The role learning plays in being a great team player -       How to be invaluable without being the MVP -       The correlation between success and humility Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Become an Invaluable Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Don’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Teammate and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Teammate by Don Yeager and David Ross (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Relevant Episode: Journey to Greatness with Don Yaeger Relevant Episode: You Are Worth It with Kyle Carpenter and Don Yaeger Relevant Episode: Why John Wooden's Team Won with Don Yeager Book Don Yaeger to speak for your organization! Listen to the Corporate Competitor Podcast Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

We are so excited to bring you this special episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast in which we invite James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, to discuss how to transform our lives through the habits we form. James will be one of the featured speakers at Day to Grow this coming Monday, August 14th, in Orlando, Florida! Since this event is just around the corner, in this episode we share how you can get a virtual ticket for just $99 (reg. $179)!  Key takeaways: Strategies and tools to build transformative habits How habits shape our sense of self Four stages of habits Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Atomic Habits Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from this conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Atomic and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.  This episode is sponsored by BELAY: 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 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! Atomic Habits by James Clear Get your virtual Day to Grow ticket here! (Use code VIRTUAL99 at checkout!) Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

In the third of four stops on our Maxwell Leadership City Tour, Mark Cole and international speaker and communication expert, Roddy Galbraith, talk about how to communicate like a great leader. Everyone has something to say, but not everyone knows how to communicate it. Key takeaways: -       The better we get at communicating, the better we get at life -       Everyone has something to say -       Much of communication is about listening Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Communicate Like a Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Roddy’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Communicate and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off) MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

In this episode, John Maxwell shares five thoughts on how to make your future bigger than your past. Then, Traci Morrow joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Daily we are either repairing or preparing The future can be written People either face the future with apprehension or anticipation Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Make You Future Bigger Than Your Past Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BiggerThan and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell Register for Day to Grow! Relevant Episode: Living Life Usefully Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today, Juliet Funt joins the podcast to talk about how to unleash your talent by eliminating unnecessary busywork. Mark Cole dives in with Juliet to discover why this concept is hard for leaders to embrace and what practices leaders can implement to gain the “white space” needed to have a healthier and more innovative culture. Key take aways: Learn how to create white space in your day to reclaim creativity and conquer busyness. Discover strategies for setting boundaries and saying no, even in senior-level positions. Understand the negative effects of constant urgency in the workplace and how to prioritize tasks effectively. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Minute to Think with Juliet Funt Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Juliet’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MinuteToThink and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Register for Day to Grow JulietFunt.com A Minute to Think by Juliet Funt How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Learn how to embrace, develop, and grow the entrepreneur within you! This week, Mark Cole is joined by speaker and EVP of Entrepreneurial Solutions Group at Maxwell Leadership, Chris Robinson, to discuss developing the entrepreneur within you! This episode was recorded live during the second stop of the Maxwell Leadership City Tour in Houston, TX and features an audience of Maxwell Leadership Certified Team members!  Key take aways: A clear sense of purpose helps distinguish between an opportunity and a distraction. How entrepreneurs can overcome emotional fatigue. Anyone can become a star performer when they focus on others. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Developing the Entrepreneur Within You Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Chris’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Entrepreneur and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell Become a Maxwell Leadership Coach! Register for Day to Grow! Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

On this episode, Mark Cole is joined by Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader, author, and life coach Valorie Burton to discuss the power of a positive mind. This episode was recorded live during the first stop of the Maxwell Leadership City Tour in Atlanta, GA and features an audience of Maxwell Leadership Certified Team members! Tune in to learn more about how to cultivate positivity and achieve your potential. Key Takeaways: - Doubting oneself is natural when starting a business, but having a clear purpose is essential for perseverance. - Developing a growth mindset is essential for leadership and personal growth. - Coaching is a discipline that can provide structure, accountability, and momentum for achieving goals. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Power of a Positive Mind Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Valorie’s discussion. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Positive and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Become a Maxwell Leadership Coach! Learn more about Valorie Burton Let Go of the Guilt by Valorie Burton Relevant Episode: 5 Questions Every Resilient Leader Asks Themselves Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store  

John Maxwell teaches three factors that determine if you are living life usefully. After John’s lesson, Chris Goede joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership. Key takeaways from this lesson: Relationships help us to define who we are and what we can become Over time, people come to share reciprocally, similar attitudes towards each other “People say that we are all seeking the meaning of life ... I think that what we are really seeking is an experience of being alive.” -Joseph Campbell  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Living Life Usefully Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Living and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Register now for Day to Grow Check out our entire family of podcasts Relevant Episode: Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon with Ron Simmons Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today, John Maxwell teaches part two of Ten Stages of a Successful Dream. After John’s lesson, Traci Morrow joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways from this episode: Does the dream make the person or does the person make the dream? Working together means winning together. The success of a vision is determined by its ownership by both the leader and the people  Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Ten Stages of a Successful Dream Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Stages and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Register now for Day to Grow Check out our entire family of podcasts Relevant Episode: The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

John Maxwell teaches part one of a new two-part series on 10 stages of a successful dream. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life, leadership, and your own dreams.  Key takeaways from this lesson: Opposition is often proof of progress Motion causes friction    “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” –Alexander Graham Bell Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Ten Stages of a Successful Dream Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Stages and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell Register now for Day to Grow Check out our entire family of podcasts Relevant Episode: The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today, John Maxwell is going to teach you ten ways to constructively face your fears.  A few key points from this lesson:       Most fear is not based upon fact; it is based upon feeling       Leaders should focus on things they can control, not things they can’t control       Feed the right emotion and starve the wrong one After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/fear and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Listen to John Maxwell’s new music! The 16 Undeniable Laws of communication by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Relevant Episode: How to Have Job Security (Part 1) Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today we’re talking about how to put people in their place. No, not like that! This is about how to put the right people in the right place in your organization. See, you might have all-star players on your team, but if they’re not in positions that utilize their strengths, passions, and know-how, your business is probably underperforming, your turnover is probably high, and you’re probably feeling frustrated! The ability to put your people in the right place may very well be one of the greatest skills of a leader.  So, John Maxwell is going to teach you three things that every leader needs to know if they’re going to put people in the right positions. Then, Mark Cole and Chris Goede are going to share some stories and application about how they’ve implemented this teaching here at Maxwell Leadership. And they’re going to offer you applicable ways for you to apply this to your own leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Put People In Their Place Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Place and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today we’re excited to invite Mark Cole and John Maxwell’s good friend, Ron Simmons, onto the podcast. Ron has many years of leadership experience, and he shares some of the most important lessons he’s learned in his new book, Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon. You, our listeners, should also be excited about this book because our very own Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader, Don Yaeger, worked on this book with Ron! And, we all know how great of a story-teller Don is.  So, if you want to learn how to take charge and create a path to success in your life and your leadership, don’t miss this episode, and be sure to grab your own copy of Ron’s book! Our BONUS resource for this episode is “The Little Red Wagon Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Ron’s discussion. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Wagon and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon by Ron Simmons Learn more about Don Yaeger Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store