Maxwell Leadership Podcast

John Maxwell
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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.

  1. 15h ago

    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.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the One Decision That Separates Good Leaders From Great Leaders Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/OneDecision 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 Learn how to best put purpose behind your work with Jeff Henderson's Know What You're FOR Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

    35 min

  2. May 27

    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. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What Your Dream Team Should Look Like Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/DreamTeam 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 21 Laws of Leadership online course for 20% off Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Order your copy of John Maxwell's resilience guide, How to Get a Return on Failure How to Attract Leaders Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

    40 min

  3. May 20

    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

    31 min

  4. May 13

    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. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Five Questions to Help You Add Value to Others Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ValueOthers 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, Culture Clarity: A Guide to Uncovering Your Real Culture Through Feedback. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.   References:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Get the High Road Leadership online course for 33% off Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Order your copy of John Maxwell's resilience guide, How to Get a Return on Failure (use code ROFPOD at checkout to get The Quick Start Guide to Getting a Return on Failure 100% free!)  Discover your leadership level with John Maxwell's 5 levels of leadership What Serving Others Has Taught Me Podcast Episode It's Not About You: Leadership, Communication, and Putting Others First Podcast Episode Episode 400: How to Use Failure for Success Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

    47 min

  5. May 6

    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. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Four Ways to Turn Failure Into Success Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Turn 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! Order your copy of John Maxwell's resilience guide, How to Get a Return on Failure Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Success and Failure: The Partnership that Fuels Growth Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

    40 min

  6. Apr 29

    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. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Values Are the Soul of Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Soul 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 21 Laws of Leadership online course for 20% off Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Rediscover the impact you can have on others with Gloria Burgess' Pass it On How Self-Awareness Sets Great Leaders Apart Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

    29 min

  7. Apr 22

    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.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Maximize Your Joy (Part 2) 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."  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 High Road Leadership online course for 33% off Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Acknowledge Your Humanness Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

    39 min

  8. Apr 15

    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." 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 Leadership Toolkit. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access. References:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Get the 15 Laws of Growth online course for 80% off Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Accelerate your growth with the Maxwell Leadership App (start your 7-day free trial today with code PODCAST7!) How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Parts 1 & 2) Podcast Episodes Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

    39 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    John Maxwell
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    460
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    Clean
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    © 2024 Maxwell Leadership
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