Maxwell Leadership Podcast

John Maxwell
Maxwell Leadership Podcast Podcast

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. 3 DAYS AGO

    The Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself and Others

    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

    41 min
  2. SEP 18

    The Power of 5

    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

    43 min
  3. SEP 11

    Effective Ways to Grow Your People

    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

    39 min
  4. AUG 28

    Become a Leader-Communicator

    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

    35 min
  5. AUG 21

    If John Maxwell Could Spend a Day With You

    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

    42 min
  6. AUG 14

    10 Traits Successful Leaders Possess

    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

    40 min
4.7
out of 5
2,247 Ratings

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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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