Maxwell Leadership Podcast

John Maxwell

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. 1d ago

    Great Leaders are Willing to Make Hard Decisions

    Are you facing a decision that no one else wants to make? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why great leaders are defined by their willingness to step up and make hard choices when it matters most.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dig into the practical strategies leaders can use to turn courageous decision-making into everyday action.  Key takeaways:  The deciding difference between a leader and a non-leader is the willingness to make the hard choices. "Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision." — Peter Drucker The timing of a decision is as important as the decision itself. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Great Leaders are Willing to Make Hard Decisions Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HardDecisions 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 (and submit call-in questions!) in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Discover 12 daily practices that make you a leader people want to follow with No Talent Required from Lynne Ghelfi Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

  2. Nov 4

    Rewind: Making Great Decisions (Part 2)

    Discover the stubborn stumbling blocks that may be hindering your decisions. In this week's episode—part 2 of a replay series from 2024—John Maxwell helps leaders identify and overcome the common pitfalls that sabotage decisive action.  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:  Procrastination, surrendering, and hiding behind information are decision roadblocks.  Breaking overwhelming decisions into smaller, manageable parts empowers leaders to move forward instead of stalling out.  True leadership requires the discipline to say no. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Avoiding Decision-Making Traps Worksheet, which equips you to move past decision roadblocks. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Decisions 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, Lead Higher: The Effective Delegation Playbook. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube! Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders (and submit call-in questions!) in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Through 11/10: Use code POD15 to get 15% off The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Discover how leadership is changing in the AI age with Leadership Development Reimagined from Ian and Sherwanna Clarke Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

  3. Oct 28

    Rewind: Making Great Decisions (Part 1)

    The best decisions often become great when they're managed, not always when they're decided. In this week's episode—part 1 in a replay series from 2024—John Maxwell reveals the often-overlooked art of managing your decisions daily so that you can transform good intentions into great results that last.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow provide real-world strategies to help you put John's decision-making principles into action right away.  Key takeaways:  Good decision-making isn't always about making right decision, but managing and implementing the decision every day.  Prioritizing decisions based on payoff, alignment with your goals, and effective delegation helps leaders focus on what matters most.  Activity doesn't equal accomplishment; ownership and follow-through are essential to turn choices into outcomes. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the My Decision Log, a practical tool for empowering you to make strategic decisions. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Decisions 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! Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders (and submit call-in questions!) in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community  Discover your superpower with Brian Ruffner's Live Unstoppable  Through 11/3: Use code POD15 to get 15% off The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or Developing the Leader Within You  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

  4. Oct 23 ·  Bonus

    How to Lead Like a Coach with Coach Tom Mullins

    The impact a true coach can have on unlocking hidden potential within a team is immeasurable. In this week's bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Jared Cagle dives in with Coach Tom Mullins to explore the power of adopting a coach's mindset in leadership and how it can help you empower and develop champions. Key takeaways: Great leaders consistently look for and call out hidden potential in those they lead. Creating space for others to lead—especially young leaders—requires intentional training and entrusting responsibility. A culture of celebration forges stronger teams and keeps everyone focused on the mission. 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! Discover how to lead like a coach with Tom Mullins' the Coach's Playbook Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

  5. Oct 21

    What Successful People Know and Do (Part 2)

    Are you simply focused, or are you fixated on your goals? The difference could define your level of success. In this week's episode, John Maxwell concludes his lesson on the habits of successful people with four essential strategies that set them apart.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson provide practical applications and coaching to help you turn John's principles into results today!  Key takeaways:  Invest 80% of your energy where you are strongest and allow your values to direct both your time and your money.  True innovation means challenging old assumptions, seeking new perspectives, and not being afraid to break what already works to build something better.  Your integrity forms the foundation that ensures all other leadership skills truly matter.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What Successful People Know and Do (Part 2) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/SuccessfulLeader 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!

  6. Oct 14

    What Successful People Know and Do (Part 1)

    What sets truly successful people apart from others isn't their achievements—it's all the work they did beforehand. In this week's episode, John Maxwell starts a new two-part lesson revealing the 10 essential lessons he's observed from successful leaders.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share practical strategies and real-life stories to help you immediately put John's success strategies into action. Key takeaways:  Goals are nothing without action. Don't be afraid to get started now. Never stop learning.  A minute of thought is worth more than an hour of talk. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What Successful People Know and Do (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/SuccessfulLeader 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 (and submit call-in questions!) in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Four Ways to Turn Failure Into Success Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

  7. Oct 7

    How to Get More Done in Less Time

    Find out exactly what John Maxwell means when he says, "You have to give up to go up." In this week's episode, John reveals fifteen time-tested strategies to help you get more done in less time and take back control of your effectiveness as a leader! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Belay CEO Tricia Sciortino deliver actionable steps and real-world strategies so you can immediately start maximizing your productivity with John's principles. Key takeaways:  Never begin the day until it is finished on paper. Clarity is the most important concept in personal productivity.  "Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do, when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not." — Elbert Hubbard Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Get More Done in Less Time Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Effective 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 Financial Blind Spot Checklist. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access. 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 (and submit call-in questions!) in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Stop Meaning Well, Start Living Well Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

  8. Sep 30

    Be Aware of Your Blind Spots (Part 2)

    Don't let your blind spots stay your blind spots. In this week's episode, John Maxwell continues his lesson on the most common blind spots that derail leaders—and how awareness unlocks your influence and potential. 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:  Insecurity causes a leader to think only of themselves, and the very essence of leadership is others. Pride is concerned about who's right. Humility is concerned about what's right. Character doesn't make you a leader, but it protects you as a leader. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Be Aware of Your Blind Spots (Part 2) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BeAware 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 (and submit call-in questions!) in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community How to Make Your Future Bigger than Your Past Podcast Episode Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team

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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
    484
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