Merry Christmas and happy holidays, podcast family! As the year is coming to a close, we wanted to do something extra special for you and take some time to look back on a few of your favorite lessons from John Maxwell in 2024. Let’s reflect on what we’ve learned and look forward to what’s to come!   Key takeaways:  The heart of leadership is serving others.  Motivation gets you started; habits keep you going.  Leaders develop daily, not in a day.  Goals are nothing without action.  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!  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

Whether you’re leading in difficult times or in the best of times, this episode is one that will encourage you and give you the energy you need to keep going! In this episode, John Maxwell shares 4 powerful statements that will inspire strength and resilience in your leadership.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about these 4 statements and give you practical ways to apply them to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  All great works and all great successes are a result of struggle.  “I don’t promise you that it will get easier. I do promise you that it will be worthwhile.” — Art Williams  If you don’t create the future you want, you must endure the future you get.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Strength and Resilience in Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Resilient 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!  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!  Enter the code PODCAST for 15% off of The Leader’s Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store   

There are a few key questions that John Maxwell asks when he’s beginning to develop leaders, and he’s sharing them with you in this episode! You can ask them of yourself to develop yourself as a leader, and then you can ask them of your people to develop them as well.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede talk about these questions and help you to apply them to your own life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  Whatever you do well, that’s where you’re going to get your return.   Awareness is an important asset in improving your game.  So many times, people are working hard, but they have the wrong resources, so you want to find that out for them.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Questions to Ask When Developing Leaders Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/DevelopLeaders 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!  Learn more about the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop for your teams!  Join Mark Cole for a FREE Day to Grow Call on Dec 17th! Add to your calendar here!  Are you a young leader? Take our Next Generation Leader survey and receive The Mentor’s Guide to Everyday Challenges for FREE! Enter the code PODCAST for 15% off of The Leader’s Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

What is it that effective leaders do that gets them “out of the people pile?” In this episode, John Maxwell answers that question and shares 4 things that great leaders do well!  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss how you can take what you’ve learned, apply it to your life and leadership, and set yourself apart as a leader.  Key takeaways:  -   Leaders live what they say. -   Leaders know the way, go the way, and show the way. -   Leaders constantly lift up their people. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 4 Things Leaders Do Well Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/DoWell and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” 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!to speak with a Program Advisor today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Enroll in the Change Your World Online Course for just $99 (reg. $299) Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

What does it take to have a growth environment? John Maxwell answers this question in today’s episode and gives helpful advice on how leaders can create an environment of growth in their own lives and businesses! After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss some practical ways to apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: -   We play to the level of the people that lead us. -   Encouragement is oxygen for the soul. -   Growth is happiness.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Create a Growth Environment Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Environment [BM1]  and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”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 Join Mark Cole for a FREE Day to Grow Call on Dec 17th! Add to your calendar here! Watch this episode on YouTube! [BM2]   Enroll in the 15 Laws of Growth Online Course for just $99!Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

To lead successfully, reach your potential, and leave a lasting legacy, you have to live intentionally! In this episode, John Maxwell will help you figure out how to create your life by choice, not by chance.  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to give you practical ways to apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  The best way to improve your life is to live an intentional life.  Your relationships are key to your success.  There’s a difference between being successful and being significant.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Key to Improving Your Life Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Improving 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 Every Day with Purpose Online Course for just $49 (reg. $199)  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

Leaders lift others! And in this episode, John Maxwell shares a list of five things that will help you answer the question, “How do I lift others?”   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about how you can apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  People that live a fulfilling life value people and they add value to those people.  Greatness begins on the inside first.  When you lift others, you lift yourself. When you lift yourself, you must intentionally lift others.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How Leaders Lift Others Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeadersLift 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 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   

All leaders have two things in common: they see more, and they see before. In today’s episode, John Maxwell is going to give you 4 takeaways that will help you to learn how to expand your leadership vision so you can equip your team for the big picture!  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to have a conversation on how you can apply what John has taught to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  All leaders see more than others see and they see before others see.  Leaders show where the light is, and they lead their people to that light.  When you become bigger on the inside, you can become bigger on the outside.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What All Leaders Have in Common Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/AllLeaders 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 just $99 (reg. $499)  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

Being able to recognize problems and see them as opportunities for success is transformational for leadership! In today’s episode, John Maxwell teaches on how to define problems and use them to grow as individuals and as leaders.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share some of their takeaways and help you apply it to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  Problems are essential to your success.  Most opportunities come disguised as a problem.  Problems don’t let you stay the same.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Redefine the Problem Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Problem 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 just $99 (reg. $499)  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

Looking to become a more effective leader and add more value to others? This episode is packed with leadership insights and personal growth strategies! John Maxwell, renowned leadership expert, shares two of the final four principles that will help you grow both personally and professionally. By focusing on these key areas, you’ll improve your leadership skills, make a greater impact, and see positive changes in your life.  After John’s lesson, leadership experts Mark Cole and Chris Robinson break it down further, offering actionable strategies to help you apply these growth principles to your everyday leadership journey. Tune in for practical tips to advance your personal growth and leadership development!  Key takeaways:  Attitude isn’t everything, but it’s the main thing.  What happens to me doesn’t have to determine what happens within me.  Everything rises and falls on leadership.  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.”  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!  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   

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 

Are you taking the road of significance, or are you taking the road of selfishness? In today’s episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell shares a lesson about how you can determine which road you are going to take in your leadership!  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson help you to apply what John has shared to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  You do not find a person of significance that has a high degree of selfishness in his or her life.   People of significance have a total different mindset than people that are selfish.  Selfishness causes us to think we’re going to get everything we ever want in life, when in reality, it keeps us from the things we really need in life.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Significance and Selfishness Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Significant 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)  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

This week, we’re finishing our two-part series on overcoming instead of being overcome! Last week, John C. Maxwell shared the first two R’s that people who give up are usually beat up by (Regret and Resentment) so that you can recognize those things in your leadership and work towards overcoming them. This week, John shares the last two R’s (Resistance and Rejection) and continues to help you know how to keep an eye out for them in your leadership.  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about what he taught and how you can apply it to your life and leadership!  Key takeaways:   You reduce resistance by coming up with answers that others have not figured out.  Hurting people hurt people.  Successful people do what unsuccessful people won’t do.  Our BONUS resource for this series is the Overcoming Instead of Being Overcome Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Overcome 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 FREE Mind Mastery Playbook: A 4-Step Process to Turn Overwhelm, Doubt, and Stress Into Growth and Momentum!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store   

When difficult times happen in life or in leadership, it can be tempting to want to give up instead of keep going. That’s why on today’s episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we’re starting a brand new two-part series on overcoming instead of being overcome. In today’s lesson, John C. Maxwell shares four R’s that people who give up are usually beat up by so that you can recognize those things in your leadership and work towards overcoming them!  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to discuss what they have learned and give you helpful advice on how you can apply it to your own life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  The most important lessons I’ve ever learned are out of my mistakes in life.  You have to take control of what you can control.  If you add value to those above you, that’ll take care of the resentment problem. If you add value to those below you, that’ll take care of the pride problem.  Our BONUS resource for this series is the Overcoming Instead of Being Overcome Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Overcome 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 FREE Mind Mastery Playbook: A 4-Step Process to Turn Overwhelm, Doubt, and Stress Into Growth and Momentum!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

Simplicity is the key to communicating direction clearly and effectively to those you lead. So, the question is, what does “simple” look like in leadership and how can you achieve it? John C. Maxwell is going to teach you all about this in today’s episode!  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about how you can apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership. Key takeaways:  Genius: the ability to reduce the complicated to the simple.  Simple doesn’t work if simple doesn’t relate.  You don’t have to start off well, you just have to begin.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Success: Keep It Simple Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/KeepItSimple 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!  15 Laws of Growth Online Course for $99 (reg. $449)  The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off)  High Road Leadership by John C. Maxwell  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

Even though having blind spots is a normal part of life, there’s a choice that everyone has to make: are you going to acknowledge the areas that you need to grow in and take action, or are you going to continue to be unaware and stay where you are? In today’s episode, John C. Maxwell gives practical ways to determine what blind spots you may have in your leadership so that you can lead your people well! After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss how this teaching can be applied to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: - In leadership, everything compounds. - 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 Leadership Blind Spots Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BlindSpots 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 Online Course for $199 (Reg. $299) High Road Leadership by John C. Maxwell Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Have you ever wondered what legacy you’ll be leaving behind to those around you? In this episode, John C. Maxwell shares four standards that you can embrace in order to leave a legitimate leadership legacy to the people you lead!  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede come together to talk about what they learned and how you can apply it to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  No matter what your strengths are, if character is not present in your life, it’s only a matter of time until it will hurt you and the legacy you’re passing on.  We over value decision-making and we under value decision managing.  At the end of a legacy done well or not done well, there will be a harvest.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Leaving a Legitimate Leadership Legacy Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeadershipLegacy 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 with John Maxwell for just $99 (reg. $449)  High Road Leadership by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week)  Today Matters by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week)  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

As John C. Maxwell says, “One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.” Today, John is sharing 10 different Platitudes and Attitudes that he has learned throughout his leadership that you can apply to your own life, family, business, and leadership as well! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss what John taught and give you practical ways to implement it into your leadership. Key takeaways: -   Preparation is the backbone of quick decisions. -   Leaders always view, make decisions, and lead based upon not only what is, but what has been and what will be. -   The more you complain, the less you’ll obtain. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Platitudes and Attitudes Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Attitudes 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 $49 (reg. $199) Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

How would you handle yourself and others in times of crisis? Today’s episode will not only help you answer that but will also help you navigate leading well when difficult times come. A crisis will either put leaders on top or topple them to the bottom, so John C. Maxwell shares a lesson that will pave the way for leadership that leaves a positive impact, even when it’s hard.  After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss various ways that these practices can be applied to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: - A bad situation needs good leadership. - Your decisions in life make you. A crisis reveals you. - People will follow what you do, not what you say. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Lead in Difficult Times Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Lead and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube!  Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST for 15% off this week) Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store 

In leadership, it’s important to take a step back and ask a few key questions that will help you reflect on where you’ve been and then look forward to what’s next. That’s exactly what we’re talking about in this week’s episode! John C. Maxwell shares key questions that every leader must ask themselves when it comes to their life and leadership in order to assess performance, acknowledge gaps, and stay on track with where they want to go. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss valuable takeaways that you can apply to your leadership as well. Key takeaways: -   “There comes a point in your career when the best way to figure out how you’re doing is to step back and ask yourself a few questions. Having all the answers is less important than knowing what to ask.” — Robert S. Kaplan -   It’s impossible to have your priorities correct or your passion intact if you don’t clearly see your dream. -   The better you know yourself and the truer you are to yourself, the greater your success. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Questions to Ask the Leader in the Mirror Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Mirror 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! The Self-Aware Leader by John C. Maxwell Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

This week, we conclude our four-part series on John Maxwell’s new book, High Road Leadership! John Maxwell discusses the concept of emotional capacity and the importance of developing the ability to respond to adversity, failure, criticism, and pressure in positive ways. He emphasizes the need to do hard things for the sake of getting them over with, but to prepare for even harder challenges. John also highlights the significance of being one's own best friend and encouraging oneself in difficult times. Be sure to grab your copy of High Road Leadership today! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the High Road Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HighRoad and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Do you want to take your leadership to the next level by coming a coach that helps others succeed? Learn more at MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam. References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Get your copy of High Road Leadership by John C. Maxwell today! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

We are just one week away from John Maxwell’s newest book launch, High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together In a World that Divides. This week, John Maxwell and Mark Cole share just how transformational this book will be to your leadership. But, only if you put it into action.  Be sure to pre-order your copy now at HighRoadLeadershipBook.com and get $299 worth of free bonus content including registration to a live virtual event that you certainly don’t want to miss.  Our BONUS resource for this series is the “High Road Leadership Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HighRoad and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Want to take your leadership to the next level by becoming a coach that helps other businesses succeed? Learn more at MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Pre-order High Road Leadership today and receive $299 worth of free bonus content! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

In this BONUS episode, Maxwell Leadership Facilitator and Coach, Greg Cagle, chats with Mark Cole about The 4 Dimensions of Culture and how they impact the overall performance of an organization. They also highlight the significance of culture in navigating adversity and capturing opportunities. Greg shares that culture is about how we think, act, and interact, and that leaders have the responsibility to build the proper culture within their teams. The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to understand and define culture and to take steps to shape a better culture in their organizations.  You’re invited to learn more about this tool by joining Greg Cagle and Chris Goede on a virtual call about how The 4 Dimensions of Culture can take your team to the next level. Click here to sign up. References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

This week is part 2 of our series on John Maxwell’s new book, High Road Leadership! Last week, John talked about this journey in leadership and his passion for adding value to others through values-based, people-centric, servant leadership. This week, he discusses the need for leaders who bring people together instead of dividing them. He emphasizes the importance of valuing all people and treating them with kindness and respect.  Key takeaways: Shared thinking and collaboration lead to better ideas and solutions. Leaders should be accountable for their actions and willing to admit mistakes. Equipping political leaders with the principles of high road leadership can bring about positive change. Our BONUS resource for this series is the High Road Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HighRoad and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Take the next step in your leadership journey by coaching others to be great leaders. Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team and join a community of difference-makers. References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Pre-order High Road Leadership today! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

John Maxwell’s new book, High Road Leadership, releases this May! So, this week, we begin a new four-part series in which John and Mark shares some insight from the book as well as additional content not in the book! We’re releasing these episodes leading up to the book release, so be sure to pre-order your copy here, and get ready to learn what it means and how to be a High Road Leader! Key Insights: -       Why John has dedicated his life to leadership -       Highlights from John’s leadership journey -       John’s top 5 leadership books Our BONUS resource for this episode is the High Road Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HighRoad and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Take the next step in your leadership journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Pre-order your copy of High Road Leadership by John C. Maxwell today! Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

If you’ve ever asked the question, “Do I have what it takes?”, this episode is for you! This week, John C. Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow continue a new two-part series on questions leaders can ask themselves to know if they have what it takes to begin a new venture in their organization or leadership. After John’s lesson, Mark and Traci discuss how you can apply it to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways: - The difference between average people and those that achieve is their perception of and response to failure. - Most people are five times more likely to be optimistic about another person’s goals if that person is optimistic themselves. - Be open-minded and always take the high road. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Do You Have What It Takes Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WhatItTakes and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube!  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team No Limits: Blow the Cap Off Your Capacity 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   

So, you’re starting something new? I bet one big question rolling around in your mind is, “Do I have what it takes?” This week, John C. Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow start a new two-part series on questions leaders can ask themselves to know if they have what it takes to begin a new venture. Following John’s lesson, Mark and Traci discuss how to apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: - Passion gives the vision energy. Vision gives passion direction. - Stress is the gap between the demands placed on us and our ability to meet those demands. - Many times, action is not the riskiest path. The riskiest path is inaction. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Do You Have What It Takes Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WhatItTakes and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube!  No Limits: Blow the Cap Off Your Capacity 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 

Thank you for 300 episodes of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! We have a special episode today to celebrate this milestone! We will be highlighting key moments in the top 3 most popular episodes and sharing insights we’ve learned over the past six years since we launched the podcast.  We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you, so we also have a very special gift for the first 300 people who listen to this episode! Be sure to stay through the end of this episode and take advantage of this offer! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 300th Episode Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/300 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! CLICK HERE for this episode’s special gift for our first 300 listeners! (Use code STARTTODAY for 30 days free of Growth Plan Pro!) Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

In order to raise up leaders, you have to give the best of yourself to your best people! This week, John Maxwell teaches about how to raise up good leaders by giving your best to the people you lead. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss the lesson and give you practical ways to apply it to your life and leadership. Key Takeaways: -   Good people are hard to find; they are harder to keep. -   When leaders fail to appreciate the difference between mediocre and excellence, performance decreases. -   The top 20% of your people account for 80% of the production Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Give Your Best to Your Best Worksheet”, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GiveYourBest 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 Leader’s Greatest Return Online Course for only $99! (reg. $499) Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Leadership hinges on the quality of decisions we make, and in today's discussion, John Maxwell brings to light the traps that threaten our decision-making processes, such as procrastination and a tendency to say yes to every demand. It's crucial to recognize that options exist in every scenario, and by maintaining this awareness, leaders can navigate choices with greater confidence and clarity.  Mark Cole and Traci Morrow underline the importance of seeking feedback, breaking down overwhelming decisions into manageable parts, and the necessity of staying focused on the ultimate goal to avert common pitfalls. In this episode, listeners will also learn strategies for managing the information overload and the requisite need for setting clear personal boundaries to guide their 'yes' and 'no' responses.  By engaging with these insights, you'll be equipped not only to refine your decision-making skills but also to understand the relevance of tracking results and defining issues precisely. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Making Great Decisions Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. 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! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell (use code podcast for 15% off this week only) Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

The better the decisions you make, the more impact you will have in your life and in the lives of those you lead. This week, John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow begin a new two-part series on Making Great Decisions. They discuss how to make great decisions and how to prioritize your decisions; then, next week, they dive into common traps of decision-making.  Key Takeaways: -       “Once a decision is made, stop worrying and start working.” -William James -       “Successful people make right decisions early and manage those decisions daily.” –John Maxwell -       “Whenever you see a successful business, someone made a courageous decision.” -Peter Drucker  Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Making Great Decisions Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Decisions and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here  References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader within You by John C. Maxwell Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Breakthroughs are transformative moments that shape and empower our lives. These breakthroughs often come when we challenge our limits, confront our fears, and find the strength to overcome challenges. This week, we continue to explore the journey of breakthroughs in leadership growth and the pursuit of dreams.  During John’s lesson, he shares the remaining 4 breakthroughs everyone needs to experience to reach success. He recounts a personal episode of overcoming a life-threatening challenge, about living his dream, striving for continuous improvement, and the transformative power of our dreams in shaping who we are.  Mark Cole and Traci Morrow cover why self-care is paramount for leaders to effectively take care of others. Mark shares the importance of working from a place of rest instead of resting from a place of work—a crucial mindset for any leader’s mental health. Traci highlights one challenge faced by many leaders — the temptation to serve from an empty cup — and how self-care helps us serve others better. You’ll also hear how one 76-year-old proved there's no finish line in dreaming. As Terrell Owens once wisely put it, it's about focusing on “breakthroughs, not breakdowns.”  Stick around as we also preview our Day to Grow event and dive into the significance of personal and team growth. This is an episode brimming with wisdom on the four types of breakthroughs that all leaders must navigate to achieve success.  Get ready to be inspired to experience your own breakthroughs. Let's grow together on this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast.  Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Experience Breakthrough Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Breakthrough and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Enroll in the Put Your Dream to the Test Online Course for just $79 (reg. $399) Put Your Dream to the Test book by John C. Maxwell Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

This week, we kick off a two-part series on Experiencing Breakthrough! Breakthrough is the thing that separates who you are from who you want to be. And speaking of breakthrough, if you want to experience it for yourself, get your tickets to Day2Grow on March 9th in Orlando, Florida! Join John Maxwell and other inspiring speakers, and breakthrough into the person you’re meant to be! You can find out more about this opportunity at Day2Grow.com.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Experience Breakthrough Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Breakthrough and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Enroll in the Put Your Dream to the Test Online Course for just $79 (reg. $399) Put Your Dream to the Test book by John C. Maxwell Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Jim Collins said, “People are not your most important asset; the right people are.” So, this week, John Maxwell teaches how to hire the right people. You’ll learn the 4 C’s of building a team that will take you to the next level. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to discuss John’s lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.  Key Takeaways: -       The 4 C’s of Building a Team -       If you get to the top alone, you didn’t climb a very high hill. -       Without a good hiring process, your emotional challenges will show up in your hiring realities. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Hire the Right Team Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/RightPeople and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Purchase the Mentor’s Guide to Building a Championship Team for just $39 (reg. $97) Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Relevant Episode: The Grounded Leader Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

We have a special episode for you today! That’s because Mark Cole is joined by John Maxwell’s good friend, Craig Groeschel. Craig hosts an amazing podcast called the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, he’s a pastor, an author, and this month he’s releasing his newest book, Think Ahead: 7 Decisions You Can Make Today for the God-Honoring Life You Want Tomorrow. Whether you’re a person of faith or not, this book has the potential to change your life and your leadership. Today Mark and Craig discuss Craig’s new book and the inspiring insights within it. Pre-order your copy now at CraigGroeschel.com!  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Think Ahead Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Craig’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ThinkAhead and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource." Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube!  Pre-order Craig’s book, Think Ahead  Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store