Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Marcus Buckingham is back on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! Join Marcus and Chris Goede as they discuss Marcus' new book, Love + Work, and get a sneak peak into what you'll get to experience at Live2Lead! By the way, Live2Lead is just two days away. Trust us, you don't want to miss this epic event! Get your tickets here. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Love + Work Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Marcus' conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LoveAndWork and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Love + Work by Marcus Buckingham Get your Live2Lead tickets here! Relevant Episode: Live in Atlanta with Marcus Buckingham (2019) Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

We are thrilled to introduce you to our guest this week, Kendra Scott. Kendra is a celebrated fashion designer and businesswoman known for founding the Kendra Scott jewelry and lifestyle brand. She started her company which is now a global fashion brand with just $500. That does not happen without incredible leadership skills, tenacity, and resilience. In this episode, Kendra shares the idea behind her book, Born to Shine, and the lessons she's learned along her journey that you can apply to your own life and leadership. We are also ecstatic that Kendra will join us as a featured speaker on Oct 6th for Live2Lead! Time is closing in, so be sure to get your tickets at Live2Lead.com* and see Kendra live! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Born to Shine Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Kendra's discussion. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Shine and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Get your Live2Lead tickets here!* Purchase Born to Shine by Kendra Scott Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store *Use code MLPODCAST for 10% off ANY ticket tier (General Admission, VIP, or Platinum)! Groups of 10+ who purchase General Admission tickets will receive 10% OFF their ticket price in addition to the 10% they receive using the code MLPODCAST! (This excludes VIP and Platinum tickets for groups of 10+).

This week, Mark Cole is delighted to be joined by Ryan Leak, an accomplished author, speaker, leadership coach, and filmmaker. Ryan captivated our audience as a featured speaker at our recent IMC event in Orlando, leaving us eager for more of his insights. We are excited to announce that he will be back with us on October 6th for Live2Lead, alongside renowned figures like Kendra Scott, Marcus Buckingham, and of course, John Maxwell. Get your L2L tickets here!* Ryan has been instrumental in guiding numerous leaders and businesses in reshaping their perspective on failure. In his latest book, "Leveling Up," he presents 12 thought-provoking questions designed to help leaders assess their personal and professional growth. This is an episode (and an event) you won't want to miss! Key takeaways: - The most important conversation is the one you have with yourself. - There is no version of our future that does not require resilience. - Failure is an event, not an identity. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Leveling Up with Ryan Leak Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Ryan's conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LevelingUp and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." *Use code MLPODCAST for 10% off ANY ticket tier (General Admission, VIP, or Platinum)! Groups of 10+ who purchase General Admission tickets will receive 10% OFF their ticket price in addition to the 10% they receive using the code MLPODCAST! (This excludes VIP and Platinum tickets for groups of 10+). References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Leveling Up by Ryan Leak Chasing Failure by Ryan Leak RyanLeak.com Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

John Maxwell shares eight ways to help leaders like you navigate making your next tough decision. This could be exactly what you need for breakthrough. Then Traci Morrow and Mark Cole share helpful and practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own leadership. Key takeaways: - "Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision." –Peter Drucker - Those who can doubt their own judgment usually make competent decisions in the end. - Research can make or break a major decision. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "How Leaders Make Tough Calls Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ToughCall and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Love Works by Joel Manby (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Relevant Episode: A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt Register for Live2Lead 2023!** Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store **Get your tickets to Live2Lead today! Use code MLPODCAST for 10% off ANY ticket tier (General Admission, VIP, or Platinum)! Groups of 10+ who purchase General Admission tickets will receive 10% OFF their ticket price in addition to the 10% they receive using the code MLPODCAST! (This excludes VIP and Platinum tickets for groups of 10+)

Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue our series on Leadership Landmines. Last week John Maxwell taught the first 5 landmines, and this week he'll teach you landmines 6-10. These are areas of leadership that, if neglected, can cost you, your culture, and your organization dearly. But if you can learn how to avoid them, you can take your leadership to a whole new level. Key Takeaways: · Leadership is visual; example is key · Your goals do not ensure your future, your growth does · "It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed." –Harvey Firestone Our BONUS resource for this series is the "Leadership Landmines Series Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Landmines 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 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! 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) MaxwellPodcast.com/GetACoach Relevant Episode: The Power of a Positive Mind with Valorie Burton Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Mark Cole and Chris Goede begin a new series in which John Maxwell teaches on 10 Leadership Landmines. These are areas of leadership that, if neglected, can cost you, your culture, and your organization dearly. So, let's learn what they are and how to avoid them together. This week we'll talk about landmines 1-5, and next week, we'll cover 6-10. Key Takeaways: - What got you here won't keep you here. - An isolated leader is an ineffective leader. - Leadership functions on the basis of trust. Our BONUS resource for this series is the "Leadership Landmines Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Landmines and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Learn more about 5 Level Coaching 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week and next week only) Relevant episode: The Power of a Positive Mind with Valorie Burton Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today, John Maxwell shares four thoughts on how leaders need to adjust their attitude to create powerful, positive change in their organizations and communities. After John's lesson, Traci Morrow will join Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: - Does your attitude determine the situation, or does the situation determine your attitude? - The happiest people in life are those who make the best of everything. - You are not what you think you are; but what you think, you are. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Leadership Attitude Adjustment Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/AttitudeAdjustment and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The Difference Maker by John C. Maxwell Relevant Episode: Ten Stages of a Successful Dream Register for Live2Lead 2023! Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a leader looking for new perspectives, or simply seeking inspiration to become an invaluable leader, this episode is for you. Join Mark Cole as he talks with Don Yaeger on the final stop of our U.S. City Tour. Mark and Don discuss the journey of growth, determination, and the pursuit of excellence. Key takeaways: - The role learning plays in being a great team player - How to be invaluable without being the MVP - The correlation between success and humility Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Become an Invaluable Leader Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Don's conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Teammate and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Teammate by Don Yeager and David Ross (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Relevant Episode: Journey to Greatness with Don Yaeger Relevant Episode: You Are Worth It with Kyle Carpenter and Don Yaeger Relevant Episode: Why John Wooden's Team Won with Don Yeager Book Don Yaeger to speak for your organization! Listen to the Corporate Competitor Podcast Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

We are so excited to bring you this special episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast in which we invite James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, to discuss how to transform our lives through the habits we form. James will be one of the featured speakers at Day to Grow this coming Monday, August 14th, in Orlando, Florida! Since this event is just around the corner, in this episode we share how you can get a virtual ticket for just $99 (reg. $179)! Key takeaways: Strategies and tools to build transformative habits How habits shape our sense of self Four stages of habits Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Atomic Habits Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from this conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Atomic 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 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! Atomic Habits by James Clear Get your virtual Day to Grow ticket here! (Use code VIRTUAL99 at checkout!) Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

In the third of four stops on our Maxwell Leadership City Tour, Mark Cole and international speaker and communication expert, Roddy Galbraith, talk about how to communicate like a great leader. Everyone has something to say, but not everyone knows how to communicate it. Key takeaways: - The better we get at communicating, the better we get at life - Everyone has something to say - Much of communication is about listening Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Communicate Like a Leader Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Roddy's conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Communicate and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off) MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

In this episode, John Maxwell shares five thoughts on how to make your future bigger than your past. Then, Traci Morrow joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Daily we are either repairing or preparing The future can be written People either face the future with apprehension or anticipation Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Make You Future Bigger Than Your Past Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BiggerThan and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell Register for Day to Grow! Relevant Episode: Living Life Usefully Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today, Juliet Funt joins the podcast to talk about how to unleash your talent by eliminating unnecessary busywork. Mark Cole dives in with Juliet to discover why this concept is hard for leaders to embrace and what practices leaders can implement to gain the "white space" needed to have a healthier and more innovative culture. Key take aways: Learn how to create white space in your day to reclaim creativity and conquer busyness. Discover strategies for setting boundaries and saying no, even in senior-level positions. Understand the negative effects of constant urgency in the workplace and how to prioritize tasks effectively. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Minute to Think with Juliet Funt Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Juliet's conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MinuteToThink and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Register for Day to Grow JulietFunt.com A Minute to Think by Juliet Funt How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Learn how to embrace, develop, and grow the entrepreneur within you! This week, Mark Cole is joined by speaker and EVP of Entrepreneurial Solutions Group at Maxwell Leadership, Chris Robinson, to discuss developing the entrepreneur within you! This episode was recorded live during the second stop of the Maxwell Leadership City Tour in Houston, TX and features an audience of Maxwell Leadership Certified Team members! Key take aways: A clear sense of purpose helps distinguish between an opportunity and a distraction. How entrepreneurs can overcome emotional fatigue. Anyone can become a star performer when they focus on others. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Developing the Entrepreneur Within You Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Chris's conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Entrepreneur and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell Become a Maxwell Leadership Coach! Register for Day to Grow! Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

On this episode, Mark Cole is joined by Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader, author, and life coach Valorie Burton to discuss the power of a positive mind. This episode was recorded live during the first stop of the Maxwell Leadership City Tour in Atlanta, GA and features an audience of Maxwell Leadership Certified Team members! Tune in to learn more about how to cultivate positivity and achieve your potential. Key Takeaways: - Doubting oneself is natural when starting a business, but having a clear purpose is essential for perseverance. - Developing a growth mindset is essential for leadership and personal growth. - Coaching is a discipline that can provide structure, accountability, and momentum for achieving goals. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Power of a Positive Mind Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Valorie's discussion. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Positive and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Become a Maxwell Leadership Coach! Learn more about Valorie Burton Let Go of the Guilt by Valorie Burton Relevant Episode: 5 Questions Every Resilient Leader Asks Themselves Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

John Maxwell teaches three factors that determine if you are living life usefully. After John's lesson, Chris Goede joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership. Key takeaways from this lesson: Relationships help us to define who we are and what we can become Over time, people come to share reciprocally, similar attitudes towards each other "People say that we are all seeking the meaning of life ... I think that what we are really seeking is an experience of being alive." -Joseph Campbell Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Living Life Usefully Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Living and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Register now for Day to Grow Check out our entire family of podcasts Relevant Episode: Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon with Ron Simmons Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today, John Maxwell teaches part two of Ten Stages of a Successful Dream. After John's lesson, Traci Morrow joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership. Key takeaways from this episode: Does the dream make the person or does the person make the dream? Working together means winning together. The success of a vision is determined by its ownership by both the leader and the people Our BONUS resource for this series is the "Ten Stages of a Successful Dream Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Stages and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Register now for Day to Grow Check out our entire family of podcasts Relevant Episode: The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

John Maxwell teaches part one of a new two-part series on 10 stages of a successful dream. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life, leadership, and your own dreams. Key takeaways from this lesson: Opposition is often proof of progress Motion causes friction "When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us." –Alexander Graham Bell Our BONUS resource for this series is the "Ten Stages of a Successful Dream Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Stages and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell Register now for Day to Grow Check out our entire family of podcasts Relevant Episode: The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today, John Maxwell is going to teach you ten ways to constructively face your fears. A few key points from this lesson: Most fear is not based upon fact; it is based upon feeling Leaders should focus on things they can control, not things they can't control Feed the right emotion and starve the wrong one After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/fear and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Listen to John Maxwell's new music! The 16 Undeniable Laws of communication by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Relevant Episode: How to Have Job Security (Part 1) Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today we're talking about how to put people in their place. No, not like that! This is about how to put the right people in the right place in your organization. See, you might have all-star players on your team, but if they're not in positions that utilize their strengths, passions, and know-how, your business is probably underperforming, your turnover is probably high, and you're probably feeling frustrated! The ability to put your people in the right place may very well be one of the greatest skills of a leader. So, John Maxwell is going to teach you three things that every leader needs to know if they're going to put people in the right positions. Then, Mark Cole and Chris Goede are going to share some stories and application about how they've implemented this teaching here at Maxwell Leadership. And they're going to offer you applicable ways for you to apply this to your own leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "How to Put People In Their Place Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Place and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork 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

Today we're excited to invite Mark Cole and John Maxwell's good friend, Ron Simmons, onto the podcast. Ron has many years of leadership experience, and he shares some of the most important lessons he's learned in his new book, Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon. You, our listeners, should also be excited about this book because our very own Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader, Don Yaeger, worked on this book with Ron! And, we all know how great of a story-teller Don is. So, if you want to learn how to take charge and create a path to success in your life and your leadership, don't miss this episode, and be sure to grab your own copy of Ron's book! Our BONUS resource for this episode is "The Little Red Wagon Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Ron's discussion. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Wagon and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon by Ron Simmons Learn more about Don Yaeger Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

This week, we continue our two-part series on How to Have Job Security! During economic uncertainty, employees and leaders alike are asking two big questions: "How can I make sure my job is secure?", and "Do I have the right people on my team?" This series will help you answer both questions! After John's lesson, Mark Cole will be joined by Chris Goede to wrap up this series by offering practical ways that you can apply John's principles to your own life and leadership. This is not an episode you'll want to miss! Our BONUS resource for this series is the "How to Have Job Security Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Security and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader (15% off with code PODCAST) Relevant Episode: Leaders Make It Happen Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

This week, we begin a brand-new, two-part series on How to Have Job Security! This lesson is for two kinds of people: 1) People who want to be invaluable to their company 2) Leaders who want to recruit invaluable people to their company If my math is correct, that's everyone on this planet in the workforce. Especially during times of economic uncertainty, job security and having the right people on your team is at the top of many employees' and leaders' minds. So, today, John Maxwell is going to teach exactly how to embrace these skills. Then, after John's lesson, Chris Goede and Mark Cole will share how they apply these values at Maxwell Leadership and how you can do the same. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "How to Have Job Security Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/security and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader (15% off with code PODCAST) Relevant Episode: The Difference Between Successful and Unsuccessful People Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

We have a very exciting episode for you today! John Maxwell joins Mark Cole to discuss John's new book, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication! You'll learn how Mark has been a case study in the principles in this book throughout the years John has coached him to be a more effective communicator. You'll learn the importance of taking action, identifying your own shortcomings, and being authentic as a communicator. Plus, you'll get the opportunity to purchase the book and join an exclusive three-session book club with John as he reveals the lessons and stories that helped him become an exceptional communicator! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "16 Undeniable Laws of Communication Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John and Mark's conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Action and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell Join the book club now! Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today, John Maxwell is shares a lesson on The Optimistic Leader. You see, aligning yourself with an optimistic mindset can help you be a better leader and lead to greater levels of success in your organization. But applying optimism to your daily mindset is easier said than done. So, let John Maxwell show you the way. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Becky Bursell reflect on how optimism has helped them become better leaders, and they share some practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Optimistic Leader Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Optimistic and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Relevant Series: Ordinary to Extraordinary Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

As John Maxwell says in today's lesson, "The more we grow, the more we know we need to grow." As we develop ourselves, our awareness of the areas in which we need to improve expands. So, in today's episode, John teaches something that author Ken Blanchard calls "the four development levels that move people from dependence to independence." In other words, these are the stages through which we become less dependent on what got us here and more focused on what will take us there. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss their own journeys from dependence to independence and how they are applying these principles at Maxwell Leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Dependence to Independence Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Independent and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Check out the rest of our Maxwell Leadership family of Podcasts Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today you are in for quite a treat because one of our Maxwell Leadership Thought Leaders, Valorie Burton, is going to teach you about how to coach yourself by asking five questions. These questions are ones that every resilient leaders asks themselves. If you're not familiar with Valorie, she is a life strategist and world-renowned speaker. She is CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute, as well as a Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader! She has written 13 books translated into several languages including Let Go of the Guilt, It's About Time, and Successful Women Think Differently. After Valorie's lesson, Mark Cole will join her to discuss how we're applying these principles at Maxwell Leadership and coaching ourselves to be more resilient leaders. If you would like to download our BONUS resource for this episode, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Valorie's teaching, you can visit MaxwellPodcast.com/Coaching and click "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Let Go of the Guilt by Valorie Burton (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Successful Women Think Differently by Valorie Burton Book Valorie Burton as a speaker or to coach your business Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

John Maxwell says, "Leadership is influence––nothing more, nothing less." Carly Fiorina says, "Leadership is problem solving." John Quincy Adams said a leader is someone whose actions "inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more." In other words, one of the greatest skills leaders possess is the ability to get things done––the ability to mobilize people and resources to achieve a common goal. So, in today's episode, we're sharing a lesson from John Maxwell in which John teaches on the three main things that leaders make happen in order to achieve results. After John's teaching, Mark Cole will be joined by Chris Goede to discuss John's three points and how they actively apply them at Maxwell Leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Leaders Make It Happen Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MakeItHappen and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." Speaking of our Bonus Resource, we have recently updated our Bonus Resource Library so that you can find all of our free downloadable worksheets, newest to oldest, in one place! Just go to any of our show pages and click the Bonus Resource button in order to gain access to this updated library! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Buy John's brand-new book The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication Relevant Episode: How Leaders Find Common Ground Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Podcast family! We have a very special episode for you today! On March 13th, 1,800 growth-minded leaders and coaches gathered together in Orlando, FL for Personal Growth Day. And, we recorded a live podcast that, if applied, has the potential to change your life. Not kidding! In this episode, John Maxwell teaches on the Potential Question, which asks, "How far can I go?" Then, three of our Program Advisors join Mark to dive into John's lesson and talk about how they help people discover their potential and embrace their passion. Plus, you'll get invited to become one of our Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Members! Don't miss this one! Our BONUS resource for this episode is "The Potential Question" Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellLeadership.com/Podcast. References: Watch this episode on YouTube! MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

What's the difference between successful and unsuccessful people? Success and failure are two of the most powerful motivators in a leader's life. We all strive to become successful in our own ways, but sometimes it can seem like we're doomed to fail no matter what we do. So, in this episode John Maxwell teaches the three major differences between successful and unsuccessful people. Then Becky Bursell and Mark Cole dig deeper into John's lesson and why this lesson is valuable for anyone who is looking to improve their outlook and understanding of what it takes to be successful. You'll also gain invaluable application to help you put yourself on the path to success. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Difference Between Successful and Unsuccessful People Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Successful and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Pre-order The 16 Undeniable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell Relevant Episode: The Self-Aware Leader Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today we have a special episode that you, our listeners, requested! We got so much great feedback from you last month about our episode with our very own Thought Leader, Jeff Henderson, that we're bringing in another Thought Leader to teach this week's lesson. In fact, today, we have Tim Elmore, to talk about the difference between guard dogs and guide dogs and how the best leaders are those who go first. By leading the way and confronting risks head-on, leaders can create space for progress and stability for their collaborators and organizations. You'll also learn how going first creates honesty, trust, and transparency. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Leaders Go First Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Tim's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GoFirst and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! A New Kind of Diversity by Tim Elmore Growing Leaders Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Our lives can be defined by the way we spend our time. So, it's important to ask ourselves, "Am I using my time or abusing my time?" Today on the podcast, we have a special guest, Lisa Zeeveld! Lisa, (or LZ as she's affectionately known) is the CFO of BELAY, which our listeners should be no stranger to because BELAY has become a valued partner and sponsor of this podcast. BELAY is all about recruiting the right people for organizations, which in turn, allows leaders to get out of the weeds and focus on the most important aspects of leading people. In a very real sense, BELAY gives leaders back their time! So, we're honored to have LZ co-host with Mark in this episode as they dive into a lesson from John in which he shares his own thoughts on the nature of time and the important leadership skill of managing priorities. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Using Time or Abusing Time Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Time and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Let BELAY give you your time back Download BELAY's latest ebook, "Lead Anyone From Anywhere," by texting MAXWELL to 55123. Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today, we're talking about something that every person experiences in their lifetime, but not everyone knows how to deal with it. We're talking about discouragement. In today's episode, John Maxwell teaches how to strengthen your resilience by understanding the best practices for dealing with discouragement. Then, after John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about how we've learned to deal with discouragement in our own lives and leadership. As a leader, it's inevitable that you'll face difficult times. But it's important to remember that these moments are opportunities to learn and grow. Don't let discouragement slow you down. Take the initiative and find ways to push through the struggles together with us on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "How to Deal with Discouragement Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Discouragement and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. Get BELAY's latest ebook, Lead Anyone from Anywhere, for free, and learn how to make your hybrid workforce just as effective, if not more, than a brick-and-mortar organization! Just text the word MAXWELL to 55123 for your free copy today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The Difference Maker by John C. Maxwell Relevant Episode: Transferring the Vision to the Heart and the Head Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

When it comes to life and leadership, one of the wisest pieces of advice comes from John Maxwell: "You have to start with yourself." At first glance, this idea might seem counterintuitive. We often associate growth and progress with working on our relationships, our career, or our finances. However, John says that these achievements are all rooted in intentionally developing ourselves. Afterall, we cannot give what we do not have. John teaches that success begins with understanding ourselves and knowing our purpose, vision, and values. We must become the kind of person who can fulfill those ambitions and bring them to reality. So, in this week's episode, John Maxwell shares some simple and timeless truths about why we need to start with ourselves. Then, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss John's lesson, how they're applying it to their own life and leadership, and why starting with yourself can even build resilience during the toughest leadership seasons. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Start with Yourself Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Yourself and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. Get BELAY's latest ebook, Lead Anyone from Anywhere, for free, and learn how to make your hybrid workforce just as effective, if not more, than a brick-and-mortar organization! Just text the word MAXWELL to 55123 for your free copy today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Register for Personal Growth Day on March 13, 2023! Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan! Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today, you're going to learn how to bridge relational and perspective gaps between you and the people you lead. In this episode, John Maxwell shares one of the principles from his book Leadershift. This principle is called the Communication Shift, which is the shift from directing people to connecting with people. One key component of this shift is the ability to find common ground. This is a tool that has the potential to take your leadership to the next level. You see, we have more in common than we have differences. But somehow, our differences tend to take precedent over our similarities––creating obstacles and ripples at work and in our leadership. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss how they find common ground with those they lead in order to create alignment on their teams. They also share the aspects of this lesson that are most difficult for them, and they challenge you to join them during their growth journeys. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "How Leaders Find Common Ground Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/CommonGround and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. Get BELAY's latest ebook, Lead Anyone from Anywhere, for free, and learn how to make your hybrid workforce just as effective, if not more, than a brick-and-mortar organization! Just text the word MAXWELL to 55123 for your free copy today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Get Leadershift by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Register for Personal Growth Day on March 13, 2023 Signup for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Relevant Episode: How to Gather Great People Around You

Today, we continue our two-part series on a Winner's Mindset. If you missed part one, be sure to go back and learn about continually growing every day, owning your dream, and living intentionally. This week, John shares thoughts 4 through 6 on a winner's mindset, then Traci Morrow and Mark Cole dive into how they live out these principles at Maxwell Leadership. Our BONUS resource for this series is the "Winner's Mindset Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Winner and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Register for Personal Growth Day on March 13, 2023! Today Matters by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Relevant Episode: Great Leaders Are Great Teachers Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan! Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Anybody else out there find it hard to believe January is already over? When time seems to fly like this, it often makes us pause and reflect and ask, "Did I spend that time the way I wanted to?" It reminds us that we need to spend every day with the mindset of a leader––the mindset of a winner. So, today, we're starting a new two-part series that focuses on "A Winner's Mindset." This is a lesson in which John Maxwell shares 6 thoughts that winners keep in mind every day. These thoughts will help you maintain a big picture mindset and help you remember the most important part about leadership––valuing others. After John's lesson, Mark Cole is joined by one of the biggest winners we know, Traci Morrow. They discuss John's points and offer some application to help you apply these principles to your own life and leadership. Our BONUS resource for this series is the "Winner's Mindset Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Winner and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Register for Personal Growth Day on March 13, 2023! Today Matters by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Relevant episode: Three Words That Enhance Continual Learning Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan! Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today is a very special episode because, for the first time ever, today's lesson will be brought to you by one of our very own Maxwell Leadership Thought Leaders, Jeff Henderson! Jeff is going to share how vision is a team sport and how you can grow your people from simply benefitting from the mission to participating in the mission of your organization. The more vision-carriers you have, the more vision-casters you have! So, be sure to listen and learn how you can take your organization to the next level. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Vision Is a Team Sport Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/TeamSport and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Know What You're FOR by Jeff Henderson (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Book Jeff Henderson as a Speaker FOR Your Organization Register for Personal Growth Day! Relevant Episode: Great Leaders Are Great Teachers Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Did you know that growth is the only guarantee that tomorrow will be better? Whether you've heard John Maxwell say that 1 time or 1,000 times, it's true! How can you be better tomorrow if you don't grow today? In this episode, John Maxwell shares the Law of Intentionality and challenges us to close the growth gaps in our lives. He also, provides you with an intentional growth plan that you can begin to implement immediately after you listen to this episode! After John's lesson, Mark Cole will be joined by Chris Goede to talk about being an intentional leader and how they apply these principles from John's lesson to their own leadership here at Maxwell Leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Get Intentional With Your Growth Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Intentional and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. Get BELAY's latest ebook, Lead Anyone from Anywhere, for free, and learn how to make your hybrid workforce just as effective, if not more, than a brick-and-mortar organization! Just text the word MAXWELL to 55123 for your free copy today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Relevant Episode: Great Leaders Are Great Teachers Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Whenever we're faced with problems and challenges that we've never navigated before, we need to leverage our most creative thinkers. But creativity can't just be turned on with the flip of a switch. To harness creativity, you have to create a climate in which it can thrive. So today, John Maxwell shares seven tips on how you can promote a climate for creative thinking in your team or organization. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about some of the ways they promote creativity and how it helps them navigate unique obstacles and foster new ideas at Maxwell Leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Creating a Climate for Creative Thinking Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Creative and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: How Successful People Think Online Course (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) The 6 Types of Working Genius by Patrick Lencioni Relevant episode: Discover Your Working Genius with Patrick Lencioni Relevant episode: Not In It to Win It with Andy Stanley

Happy New Year, podcast family! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, and we hope you're excited for all that this year holds for you. The New Year always brings with it big ambitions, big dreams, and big change! And much of that change starts with you, the leader. So, we wanted to start this year off right by hearing from John Maxwell about personal change. You see, you cannot give what you do not have. Before you can make big change in your organization, your family, or your community, that change has to begin within you. So, John is going to share some thoughts on change, then Mark Cole and Becky Bursell will offer some practical ways that you can apply these principles to your own leadership this year. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Change Starts with You Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/StartChange and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube Change Your World by John C. Maxwell Relevant Episode: How to Handle Resistance Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan! Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

As you will learn in this lesson, values determine the foundation of your team. That means whatever you hope for for your team, organization, family, or community all starts with what you value! In this lesson, John Maxwell will share the vital role values play in your organization. You'll even hear the original values of John's organization. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about those values, how they have evolved into our values today, and how they serve the organization and the vision of Maxwell Leadership. Don't miss this episode if you want to create powerful, positive impact in your team, family, or community. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Value Your Values Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Values and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube Enroll in the Change Your World Online Course (use code PODCAST for 15% at checkout this week only) Relevant Episode: The Leader Who Motivates Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

If you've been listening to the podcast over the past few years, you know that we like to do something special for our listeners on our Christmas episode each year. This year, we're doing it again! One of our thought leaders, Tim Elmore, released a new book called A New Kind of Diversity. We even had a conversation with him about it back in August. Recently, Tim released the audio book version of his book, and we'd like to gift you with chapter one, read by Tim himself! We can't wait for you to hear it! We think this book will be a game changer for the different generations in your organization and make a huge impact in your company, family, and community. Listen here! We won't have any application on the back end of the episode like usual, or a Bonus Resource. So, please sit back, take notes, and enjoy learning about how to make the different generations on your team a competitive advantage!

Last week we learned that great teachers know it's all about the student. They even know their students as well as their material. In this episode, John continues his lesson on how great leaders are great teachers and offers two more tips on how to become a better guide for the people you lead! For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss creating a safe environment for students to learn, and the important roles that passion and purpose play when it comes to being a great guide. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Great Leaders Are Great Teachers Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Teacher and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube Become a Maxwell Leadership Corporate Facilitator Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell (Use code COLOMBIA at checkout for 15% off this week only) The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership 25th Anniversary Edition by John C. Maxwell (Use code COLOMBIA at checkout for 15% off this week only)

The best teachers show you where to look without telling you what to see. This week we're starting a new series on how great leaders are great teachers where John Maxwell offers tips on how leaders like you can improve your ability to teach and be a guide for those you lead. In the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss John's lesson and how they currently apply it within their own teams. They offer some practical application as well, so you don't want to miss this insightful conversation. Our BONUS resource for this series is the "Great Leaders Are Great Teachers Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Teacher and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. Get BELAY's latest resource, 9 Reasons to Rethink Your Approach to Staffing, for free! Just text the word MAXWELL to 55123 for your free copy today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Become a Maxwell Leadership Facilitator Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Relevant Episode: Transferring the Vision to the Heart and the Head

As John Maxwell says often, "Success is not a destination, it's a journey." That means that leaders never arrive. They never cross a finish line because they're continually trying to grow beyond who they were yesterday. John has some helpful reminders in this lesson about practices we can put into our own lives to enhance our day-to-day journey of growth. After John's lesson, Mark Cole will be joined by Traci Morrow to offer some practical application to help you apply this lesson to your own life and leadership. So, if you want to be better tomorrow than you are today, don't miss this episode! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Three Words that Enhance Continual Learning Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ContinueLearning and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Take the FREE Values Assessment and FREE Journey in the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Relevant Episode: Your Year in Review Relevant Episode: Leadership Limitations

As most of you know, tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the U.S. In fact, if you're listening to this episode on the day it releases, today is one of the biggest travel days of the year. That's because many people are traveling to gather with friends and family to spend time celebrating the things they're grateful for. Well, this holiday got our podcast team thinking about what it takes to gather great people around you. And we've come up with a great lesson from John on 9 tips for attracting top players to your team. After John's lesson, Mark Cole will be joined by Traci Morrow to talk about what practices they put in place to attract great people onto their teams and how to apply the principles in this lesson to your own leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "How to Gather Great People Around You Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Gather and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." This episode is sponsored by BELAY––the incredible organization revolutionizing productivity with their virtual assistants, accounting services, social media managers, and website specialists for growing businesses just like yours. And to help you get started on reclaiming your time, BELAY is offering an exclusive VIP promotion to our podcast listeners. To claim this offer, just text MAXWELL to 55123. Get out of the administrative weeds, and back to casting vision for Your Next Big Thing with BELAY. References: Watch This Episode on YouTube Teammate by David Ross and Don Yaeger Relevant Episode: Impact Players with Liz Wiseman Signup for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

When your people understand the vision, it gives them direction and confidence. These are two critical elements if you and your team want to create powerful, positive impact. In this lesson, John is going to talk about the two ways your vision needs to appeal to your people: emotionally (that deals with the heart), and logically (that deals with the head). For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole is joined by Traci Morrow to discuss the importance of transferring vision to their teams, and how they live out these principles within their own leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Transferring Vision to the Heart and the Head Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Heart and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) Relevant Episode: Leader-Vision: How to See and Sculpt the Future Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan! Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Last week, we talked about how resistance is inevitable, and how to leverage your team through resistance. This week, John Maxwell concludes his lesson and offers seven new ways to handle resistance in your organization, your team, and your life. For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Becky Bursell will help you navigate this impactful lesson by John and offer ways to apply this to your own life and leadership! Our BONUS resource for this series is the "How to Handle Resistance Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Resistance and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube Enroll in the new 21 Laws of Leadership Online Course The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell Relevant Episode: Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

Today we're talking about something that every leader has experienced, is currently experiencing, and will experience throughout their life. We're talking about resistance. One fundamental law of physics says that movement creates friction. So, if you're a growing leader, a leader who is creating powerful, positive change, then you will experience resistance as well. But, as Jon Kabat-Zinn says, "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." The same goes for resistance––it's inevitable. But are you the kind of leader who will succumb to it, or will you work through it? In this series, John Maxwell teaches thirteen ways to handle resistance. Then Mark Cole and Becky Bursell dig into some of the ways resistance has shaped their leadership and has taught them to be better leaders. Our BONUS resource for this series is the "How to Handle Resistance Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Resistance and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube Enroll in the new 21 Laws of Leadership Online Course! Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store

It's leaders like you who help us make an impact in our world. So, it's our joy each and every week to have you learn and grow with us as leaders. This week, we get to learn from an incredible first-time guest on the podcast, Liz Wiseman! Liz is a world-renown researcher and best-selling author of the book Multipliers. She teaches leaders and executives all around the world to sharpen their skills and transform their organization. Liz is also the CEO of The Wiseman Group where they help transform organizations by maximizing impact and multiplying intelligence. Today, we're going to dive into Liz's new book, Impact Players, and how it can help leaders identify those on their team who possess the qualities that will take their organization to the next level. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Impact Players Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Liz and Mark's conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ImpactPlayers and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube Impact Players by Liz Wiseman TheWisemanGroup.com Relevant Episode: Ten Tools for Gaining a New Perspective Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan! Shop the Maxwell Leadership Store