Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast

Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the hidden advantage of margin in leadership and why it is essential for long-term success. They discuss the challenges leaders face in creating and protecting margin, including the tendency to equate busyness with productivity and value. The conversation highlights practical strategies for building margin into calendars, decision-making, and emotional energy, while encouraging leaders to delegate more effectively and empower their teams. Listeners will gain actionable advice on managing energy, not just time, so they can make better decisions, lead with resilience, and ultimately have a greater impact on their organizations.

Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore actionable strategies for leaders to eliminate stress at its source rather than just manage its symptoms. They share practical habits such as preparing the night before, protecting time for deep work, and maintaining one prioritized list, which help leaders create structure and reduce anxiety. They also discuss how the way leaders manage stress directly influences their teams, highlighting that both calm and anxiety spread throughout the organization. Listeners will gain tools to clarify their priorities, build margin into their days, and design a work environment that fosters resilience and productivity.

Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! In this part 2 episode, Perry Holley, Chris Goede, and Brian Bosché continue their exploration of the connection between individual purpose, fulfillment, and leadership effectiveness. They illustrate how clarity of purpose not only reduces anxiety and burnout but also empowers leaders and team members to stay engaged and aligned with organizational goals. The conversation highlights actionable strategies for leaders to reconnect with the work that originally inspired them and to foster fulfillment without necessarily changing jobs. Listeners gain practical steps for integrating purpose-driven practices into team culture, ultimately driving long-term performance and engagement.

In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede are joined by Maxwell Leadership President Brian Bosché to explore the critical role of purpose in both personal fulfillment and organizational engagement. Brian introduces the Purpose Factor assessment, explaining how it helps individuals uncover their unique strengths and align them with their daily work. The conversation highlights practical ways leaders can connect team members' individual purposes to the broader mission of their organization, resulting in increased engagement and resilience. Discover actionable strategies for fostering fulfillment, recognizing disengagement, and creating cultures where team members thrive by making meaningful contributions. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!

In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the vital role of alertness as a leadership discipline. They explain how leaders must consistently tune in to their own tendencies, their teams, and their organizational environment to prevent problems before they escalate. The conversation highlights practical strategies for developing greater self-awareness, organizational alertness, and environmental curiosity, helping leaders notice signals others might miss. Listeners will gain actionable questions and reflective practices designed to build the discipline of alertness, fostering stronger teams and healthier organizational cultures. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!

In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the idea that brilliance in leadership often begins with consistently embracing the "boring" fundamentals. They illustrate how successful leaders build trust and drive results by mastering daily disciplines, reinforcing core values, and maintaining consistency. They also outline practical leadership habits such as having hard conversations, clarifying roles, and preparing thoroughly for every meeting and challenge. Throughout their discussion, they share relatable examples and actionable steps to help leaders understand how consistency and authenticity pave the way for remarkable outcomes. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!

In this episode, Chris Goede, Perry Holley, and Valorie Burton explore practical rules for building resilience both personally and within teams. They share strategies for managing unexpected challenges, controlling what is within reach, and cultivating supportive resources. Discover how shifting thought patterns and focusing on positive opportunities can help leaders and their organizations navigate change effectively. Listeners gain actionable advice for strengthening their own resilience and modeling it throughout the workplace. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!

In this episode, Chris Goede, Perry Holley, and Valorie Burton explore the practical application of resilience for leaders and teams. They outline how developing resilience as a skill can significantly impact morale, foster a positive mindset, and create solutions in the face of challenges. They share the importance of using common language to build resilient cultures and highlight the role of psychological capital in determining team engagement and success. Listeners gain actionable strategies for implementing adaptive skills, protective resources, and preventive measures to strengthen their personal and organizational resilience. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!

In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of hands-on leadership and what it truly means for executives. They explain how strong leaders act as teachers and system architects, focusing on empowering teams rather than micromanaging. They discuss the importance of obsessing over metrics that customers value and architecting workflows that push decisions closer to the front lines. Listeners gain practical strategies for coaching their teams, building systems that perform without direct supervision, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!

In this episode, Jared Cagle interviews Steve Robinson about the importance of leaders addressing their own inner health to cultivate healthier organizations. They explain how unprocessed trauma can shape leadership decisions and organizational culture, and why it's crucial for executives to recognize and work through their internal challenges. Steve Robinson shares practical strategies for self-regulation, resilience, and post-traumatic growth, offering actionable steps for leaders who want to increase their effectiveness and well-being. Listeners walk away with a deeper understanding of how inner work not only strengthens individual leaders but also creates psychologically safe and thriving workplace cultures. Want more insights on emotional regulation and trigger awareness in leadership? Get your copy of Steve Robinson's Soul Leadership today!

In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of detachment as a leadership superpower. They explain how detachment allows leaders to control their emotional reactions under pressure, creating space between an event and their response. They also discuss how detached leaders can drastically improve their decision making by evaluating information more accurately and in real-time. Furthermore, they emphasize that detachment expands perspective, enabling leaders to look beyond immediate threats and notice secondary issues, downstream consequences, and opportunities to pivot. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!

In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of developing thick skin as a leader. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and how leaders with high emotional intelligence can better handle negativity and criticism. They also share tips on how to reframe negative feedback and use it as an opportunity for growth and learning. Additionally, they emphasize the significance of evaluating the source of feedback and not allowing it to dictate one's self-belief and leadership abilities. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights on how leaders can cultivate resilience and maintain a growth mindset in the face of challenges. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!

In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss strategies for sustaining leadership influence over time. They explore the importance of modeling consistency of character, as trust is built through everyday actions rather than grand gestures. They also highlight the significance of honest communication, emphasizing the need for leaders to align their words and actions to maintain credibility with their teams. Additionally, they address the role of transparency and humility in leadership, encouraging leaders to admit their weaknesses, mistakes, and need for help. Discover practical insights for leaders seeking to maintain and grow their influence in a lasting way. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!