Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Let me ask you a question: are you a player, or are you a pretender? Sometimes it can be harder to see the difference in ourselves than it is to see it others. So, today we begin a series in which John Maxwell teaches the difference between players and pretenders and how the world needs more leaders who will lead authentically and add value to their people. For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow will be back to deep dive into John's lesson and offer some application for you to apply this to your own life and leadership! They also have a special offer just for you, plus they read a comment from one of our listeners in the Philippines! Our BONUS resource for this series is the "Players vs. Pretenders Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Player and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource. References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off. Only valid March 9 – March 16, 2022) Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Relevant Episode: How to Become a Life-Long Learner Relevant Episode: The DNA of Great Decision Making Relevant Episode: The Price Tag of Leadership

This week we are talking about making a difference in your world. Whether that be in your business, family, or community, we believe that big change starts with people like you––with leaders like you. In this episode, John Maxwell will share the most important attributes a leader must possess in order to be a difference maker. For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede examine some of these key attributes in their own leadership and in those they lead. If you want to make a difference, but feel like you don't know how, don't miss this episode! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Are You a Difference Maker Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Difference and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Change Your World by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at check out for 15% off this week only) ChangeYourWorld.com Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Last weekend we celebrated John Maxwell's 75th birthday! As you can imagine, there was a lot to celebrate! So, we thought this week we would share a lesson with you from John about why his life has compounded (and continues to compound) into a story of great impact. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to discuss John's lesson and offer some ways to apply these principles to your own life and leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Why My Life if Compounding Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Compound and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on Youtube! Today Matters by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only) The John Maxwell Team Relevant Episode: Live in Atlanta with Marcus Buckingham The John Maxwell Online Store

This week we are finishing up our series on How to Gain Influence. John Maxwell is going to teach you six more ways to grow your influence as a leader and make a greater impact with more people. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede will be back to discuss John's lesson and offer some ways for you to apply these principles to your own leadership. Our BONUS resource for this series is the How to Gain Influence Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Gain and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Developing the Leader Within You Online Course (Use code PODCAST for 20% off this week only). Love Works Digital Course by Joel Manby (Pre-order) Exchange Event 2022 Donald Miller Relevant Episode: Your Influence Inventory Relevant Episode: Make Winning a Habit

Today we're talking about something everyone has and everyone wants more of. That's influence. John Maxwell says that leadership is influence––nothing more, nothing less. And if you're going to lead others you need to gain influence. So, today John is going to begin this two-part series on how to gain more influence so that you can up-level your own leadership with those you lead. For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss John's lesson and offer some ways in which you can apply these principles to your own leadership! Our BONUS resource for this series is the "How to Gain Influence Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Gain and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube Developing the Leader Within You Online Course (Use code PODCAST for 20% off this week only). Love Works Digital Course by Joel Manby (Pre-order) Exchange Event 2022 Donald Miller Relevant Episode: Your Influence Inventory Relevant Episode: Make Winning a Habit

Today, we're going to talk about all your mistakes! Just kidding! We're actually going to talk about how to make the most of your mistakes! John, as well as any successful leader, will tell you that if you're going to be successful, you need to stop fearing failure. Sometimes mistakes teach us our greatest lessons. That's why we need to start thinking of our mistakes as assets, not liabilities. After John teaches how to make the most of our mistakes, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to discuss times when they've made the most of their mistakes and how to apply the principles from John's lesson into your own life and leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Making the Most of Our Mistakes Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Mistake and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST for %15 off) Relevant Episode: Redefining Failure Relevant Episode: Failure is Not Final The John Maxwell Online Store

If you're a leader, you're a creator! This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John talks about the things leaders create in their organizations and in their people. They create confidence, ideas, strategy, and options. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede will offer some ways you can apply John's lesson to your own life and leadership. They discuss how many leaders are the most creative when they are working in their strength zone, and how leaders who don't think of themselves as creative need to be reminded to get back into their strength zone. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Leaders are Creators Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Create and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Online Course Change Your World by John C. Maxwell Relevant Episode: Focus on the Future Relevant Episode: The Leader's Greatest Relevant Episode: Encouragement Changes Everything

This week, we are back with part two of John Maxwell's incredible lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If you missed part one, please go back and listen because there is some great wisdom that you can learn as a transformational leader in that episode. And this week, there is even more! As John finishes his talk on Dr. King's life and leadership, John shares the final three points on how leaders can create positive change in their world and their community. During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive into a leader's crucial ability to move others to act. They discuss how leaders have the tendency to either be task-oriented or relationship-oriented, and how a leader needs to balance and leverage both in order to create positive change within their organization and their community. Our BONUS resource for this series is the "Creating Positive Change Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MLK and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell The 21 Laws Online Course Relevant Episode: Achieving the Legacy You Want to Leave Relevant Episode: Leader's Listen with Simon Sinek The John Maxwell Online Store

Today we are so excited to introduce an impactful, two-part series. As you may know, this coming Monday, we get to celebrate the great life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. So, our team decided we would celebrate Dr. King on the podcast by sharing this lesson that John Maxwell gave at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King pastored and influenced so many people to create positive change in our country. John was especially honored to have Coretta Scott King and Bernice King present for this talk, along with many other influential world changers. During this talk, John uses Dr. King's life as an example of how great leaders can create positive change. During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow reflect on John's lesson and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. They discuss how MLK was the shining example of a leader who listens and inspires others to create positive change. More than ever before, the world needs leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., and we hope this episode will inspire you to create positive change in your own world. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Creating Positive Change Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MLK and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell The 21 Laws Online Course Relevant Episode: Achieving the Legacy You Want to Leave Relevant Episode: Leader's Listen with Simon Sinek The John Maxwell Online Store

Hey Podcast Family, I wanted to take a moment to share some news with you. On December 29th, 2021, we lost our beloved friend, mentor, and co-host, Jason Brooks after his nearly two-year-long battle with cancer. If you've been listening to this podcast for more than a couple months, I know that Jason had a positive impact on your life. Jason was one of the best leaders I've known. My life, and the lives of our team members have been truly blessed by his life and legacy. Jason's vision for his life was to unlock the brilliance in others, and that is something he, without a doubt, achieved through his relationships, his family, his leadership, his work as an author, and the impact he made through the John Maxwell Enterprise. If you would like to share your thoughts or send your love to his family and friends, please visit MaxwellPodcast.com/Jason and leave a comment. Or, leave a comment on your favorite episode that he co-hosted. This is certainly a time of grief, but it is also a time to celebrate the life Jason lived with resilience, faithfulness, selflessness, and yes, leadership. One of my favorite episodes we recorded with Jason was one we did earlier last year called "Encouragement Changes Everything." For this episode, Jason surprised Mark by coming into the studio for the first time since his diagnosis. It was an incredibly inspiring episode, so if you would like to listen to that episode, go to MaxwellPodcast.com/Encourage. And again, please leave a comment and share how Jason made an impact in your life. Jason, we love you and miss you. You were truly an example of how great leaders listen, learn, love, and lead. Until next time, my friend.

Are you goal conscious or growth conscious? In this week's episode, John Maxwell shares the difference between these two mindsets and how there is no finish line when it comes to leadership. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss John's principles, explain how they apply these principles to their own leadership, and offer application to help you start the new year on the right foot. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Goal Conscious vs Growth Conscious Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Grow and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST for 15% off) Growth and Gratitude ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast exists is to add value to leaders who multiply value to others. And, this week, we wanted to add value to you by teaching you how to make winning a habit in the new year. So, in this episode John Maxwell is going to talk about the importance of preparation and separation––preparation for the things that increase your chances of winning and separation from the things that hurt your chances of winning. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about the things they do daily to make winning a habit in their own lives. They remind us that the reason many leaders don't achieve the success they dream of is because they focus too much on winning and not enough on the process. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Make Winning a Habit Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Habit and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Today Matters by John C. Maxwell The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Podcast Family! Each year, during the week of Christmas, we like to do something special for you, and today is no different. As you may know, John Maxwell spends the final week of each year looking back on his year, his journal, his notes, his calendar, and how he's spent his time and energy. He calls this exercise his year in review. So, this week we're bringing you a lesson in which John shares, step-by-step, his process for his year in review so that you can set aside time for yourself and apply this proven practice to your life. John has made some of his biggest life and business decisions during this week. So, we wanted to add value to you by giving you this powerful process. It's changed John's life, it's changed the lives of our team members, and we believe it'll change your life too. We also decided to do something a little different in this episode. Instead of having a post-episode discussion and application, we want to encourage you to take the time you have after John's lesson to implement the things you'll learn in this episode. We want you to start your own year in review, so that you can confidently step into the new year with the valuable insight that will help you make next year better than the last. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Year in Review Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Review and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The Self-Aware Leader by John C. Maxwell Today Matters by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

"To know yourself, you must sacrifice the illusion that you already do." –Vironika Tugaleva In John Maxwell's new book, The Self-Aware Leader, he states that fools want to conquer the world, while the wise want to conquer themselves. When we understand ourselves better, we understand our strengths and weaknesses better, and we are able to unleash our teams to accomplish great things! In this episode, we are celebrating John's new book by releasing a lesson in which he talks about what it means to be a self-aware leader! During the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede examine the importance of self-awareness in leadership. They also discuss what they are learning throughout their own journeys toward becoming more self-aware leaders. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Self-Aware Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Aware and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this video on YouTube! The Self-Aware Leader by John C. Maxwell The Domino Effect Episode How to Become a Life-Long Learner Episode The John Maxwell Online Store

Behind every problem, every lesson, every threshold of your leadership is a great question that needs to be answered. But, as John reminds us in this lesson, you only get answers to the questions you ask. In this episode, John Maxwell is going to share how he learned that he needed to start asking more questions early in his leadership, and he explains what leadership looks like with and without great questions. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede offer some application and discuss how asking questions helps us become better leaders, and they share the questions they're asking themselves right now in their own growth journeys. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Value of Questions Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Value and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell Questions I Ask Myself as a Leader Change Your World The John Maxwell Online Store

What's the most valuable asset to your organization? It's the people, hands down. People are the driving force behind your organization's success, which is why it's so important to have a healthy culture. Culture is all about the people. In this lesson, John teaches that the culture is made up of the people and of the messages they receive from their leader. Today, John is going to talk about the three ways that those messages are received from the leader to the employee so that you can better understand, as a leader, how to cultivate a culture that will make both the business and the people thrive. During the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join forces to dive into John's lesson and discuss the cultures they are building within their own families and within the John Maxwell Enterprise. If you want to cultivate a healthy, thriving culture within your business, you definitely don't want to miss this episode. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Three Components of Cultivating Culture Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Culture and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! How I Learned to Connect with People People Do What People See The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell Share how the podcast has impacted you! Change Your World The John Maxwell Online Store

Happy Thanksgiving, Podcast Family! As many of you know, here in the U.S., we take this week of Thanksgiving to spend time with loved ones and reflect on the things that we are grateful for. Gratitude is truly a trait of great leaders. But, as we take time to look back on the past, let's also not lose sight of our brilliant futures. Today on the podcast, John Maxwell shares some thoughts on how we, as leaders, can stay focused on the future. For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share how they use these principles to focus on the future in their own leadership, and they offer some application to help us practice this in our leadership and relationships. In addition to our Bonus Resource this week, we are offering a free PDF of John Maxwell's Holiday Conversation Starters, which will help you create meaningful conversations and lasting memories around the table with your loved ones this holiday season. Click here to download the free PDF. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Focus on the Future Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Future and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: John Maxwell Holiday Conversation Starters Today Matters by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

Today we're talking about "Leader-Vision!" If that sounds like a superpower, well, it kind of is! You see, leaders have the ability to see the future––what could be and should be. You don't need a crystal ball or a fortune teller to show you the future, because leaders are the people that form the future. Today on the podcast, John Maxwell is going to share his take on what the Gallup Management Journal calls "Visioning." Visioning is the leader's ability to look out, across, and beyond the organization to the future and usher in the people they lead. You're going to learn what makes the foundation of a good vision, what fuels the vision, and what makes a vision a success. For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss the ways they implement these principles to see and sculpt the future of The John Maxwell Enterprise. They share how leaders can see what is not there and how the future is shaped by what we imagine. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Leader-Vision Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeaderVision and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell Know What You're FOR with Jeff Henderson A Better Way to Lead with Joel Manby Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership with Tim Elmore ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

This week, we're are talking about one of the most crucial aspects of successful leadership––developing others. You see, John Maxwell says, "One is too small of a number to achieve greatness." Everything that you will accomplish as a leader ultimately hinges on the people you have around you. And it's your responsibility as a leader to engage and empower your people to be their best selves and do their best work. So today, John Maxwell is going to teach us about engaging and developing others. During the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss developing others from the very start––the hiring process. They also provide some application to help you apply this to your own leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Engaging and Developing Others Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Engage and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell Building Relationships: Working Together Means Winning Together Core Values of a Winning Team ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell teaches the Formula for Healthy, Effective Leadership. It seems like whenever someone says they have a simple formula to solve a very complex problem, it must be too good to be true. Well, in many cases it probably is. But, you will find in John's lesson how these four components of healthy, effective leadership paint a complete picture of how you can become the leader you want to be. For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss the important role having good values plays in leadership, why providing hope is both necessary and difficult in leadership, and how they find the courage to lead through difficult circumstances. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Formula for Healthy, Effective Leadership Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Formula and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

Trust is the foundation of leadership. If people don't trust their leader, they won't follow their leader. That's because trust is the ground upon which relationships are built. This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John discusses five trust buster and five trust builders that every leader should know in order to ensure they are building a culture of trust in their organization, family, and relationships. During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive deep into John's lesson and discuss the importance of trust within their own work relationship and with the people they both lead. They also discuss whether trust is given or if it is earned and how the leader should set the stage for trust for the people they lead. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Trust Buster and Trust Builders Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BuildTrust and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Earning Trust Series – The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast The Self-Aware Leader by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

If you're a leader, or… honestly… just a living, breathing human being, you make important decisions every day. And with every decision you make comes the pressure to make the right choice. That can seem daunting––even overwhelming at times. That's why, this week, John Maxwell is going to teach four important components of great decision-making. This really is a practical lesson that you won't want to miss! For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss a specific important decision they have recently wrestled through and how John's principles rang true through the decision-making process. They also discuss the importance of vision casting and why leaders need to create environments where it is safe for the people to fail. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "DNA of Great Decision-Making Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Decision and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets by Andy Stanley ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

Last week John taught what your attitude cannot do for you. This week you're going to learn how your attitude, perspective, and posture as a leader can greatly improve your leadership, relationships, and help you overcome challenges in business and in life. For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole is joined again by Traci Morrow to remind us that we may not always be able to control what happens to us, but we can control what happens in us. You'll also hear relevant ways that they are applying this lesson in attitude to their own lives and businesses. Our BONUS resource for this series is the "What Your Attitude Can Do for You Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MyAttitude and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Live2Lead Tickets The Difference Maker by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

This week we're beginning a new series called "What Your Attitude Can Do for You!" But, just to keep things interesting, in part one, we've decided to let John tell you what your attitude CANNOT do for you. You see, many leaders think that attitude can make up for necessary traits like competence, or experience, or even personal growth. But, as John says, "Attitude isn't everything, but it is one thing that can make a big difference in your life." So, John is going to help us navigate what attitude cannot do for us, then for the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive deeper into John's lesson and share how they're applying this teaching to their own lives and leadership. Next week we'll be back to discuss what your attitude CAN do for you! Our BONUS resource for this series is the "What Your Attitude Can Do for You Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MyAttitude and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: The Difference Maker by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store Live2Lead Tickets

Tough conversations are inevitable in leadership. We all know that. The best leaders lean into tough conversations even though they're uncomfortable. That's because great leaders understand that tough conversations usually spark an opportunity for growth and expansion. Whether you're delivering bad news or correcting someone's misstep, having the tough conversation with someone honors their potential. This week, John Maxwell teaches how to lean into the conflict and make our people, our organizations, and ourselves better. For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss where leaders often get it wrong when it comes to conflict and how people who tend to avoid necessary conflict can confidently lean in. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "How to Have Tough Conversations Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Tough and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell Winning With People by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

As we conclude our series on self-sabotage, John Maxwell teaches the final five most common self-sabotaging traits for leaders. You'll learn what to do when you're surrounded by negative people, how leaders should handle failure, and the importance of having a teachable attitude. For the application portion of this episodes, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share how they have seen some of these leadership barriers in their own lives and in the leaders around them, and how they use John's remedies for self-sabotage to set themselves up for success as well as the people they lead. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Self-Sabotage Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Sabotage and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

As John Maxwell says, "The hardest person to lead is myself." We're human, which means we are constantly getting in the way of our growth and progress. This week, we're starting a new series that is all about how to recognize and fix the most common self-sabotaging habits in a leader's life. For this series we're diving deep into the John Maxwell vault––so deep in fact, you might notice John still has his Ohio accent! Here we will discover the remedies for getting out of our own way During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dissect John's lesson, share their takeaways, and encourage us to take the time to recognize the self-sabotaging traits in our own lives so that we can begin to get out of our own way. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Self-Sabotage Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Sabotage and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

No one leaves a lasting legacy accidentally. Legacy is something that we must intentionally choose to achieve. It happens over time and throughout our lives, and it determines what we leave behind for generations to come. This week on the podcast, John Maxwell teaches the practices that leaders must embrace in order to achieve the legacies we choose to leave. For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss the legacies they want to leave and how they are practicing John's principles to ensure they leave lasting legacies for their families and the people they impact through their leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the fill-in-the-blank worksheet from John's lesson. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Legacy and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Developing The Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com MaxwellPodcast.com/Melvin MaxwellPodcast.com/Identify The John Maxwell Online Store

Every great leader knows that there is no finish line––growth does not have a destination. The moment a leader believes they have "arrived" is the moment a leader stops growing. In this episode, John Maxwell talks about the importance of being a continual learner and shares ten components of a life-long learner. During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive into how they apply these principles to their own lives. Mark teaches us that the greatest thing we can offer the world is a version of ourselves that is most fully alive. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "How to Become a Life-Long Learner Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Learner and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: JohnMaxwell.com/Growth The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

This week, we are bringing you another incredible speaker who will be a part of our line-up at Live2Lead this year. Tim Elmore is a long-time friend of John Maxwell's, and, in fact, he's one of the first people John mentored. Tim is the founder and president of Growing Leaders––an organization that is aimed at developing emerging leaders. Tim and John share some old stories of their time working together, and Tim talks about his latest book, The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership: Embracing the Conflicting Demands of Today's Workplace. We're excited for you to hear this conversation, and even more excited for you to hear Tim at Live2Lead 2021! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership Worksheet," which includes our favorite takeaways from John and Tim's conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Paradox and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership by Tim Elmore Live2Lead 2021 Tickets Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

Sometimes, we as leaders don't see all of the bottom line. Despite what many corporate cultures teach, there's more to the bottom line than just the financials; there's also the often-neglected people side of business, and that neglect shows. That neglect is also what veteran CEO Joel Manby discovered when he first stepped into leadership as a young man. So what did Joel learn about changing cultures, and how can you and I benefit from his journey as a leader? That's the focus of today's podcast—not only are we excited to share with you Joel's philsosphy, which he made the basis of his best-selling book, Love Works: Seven Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders, we're excited to introduce you to Joel through the eyes of John Maxwell and Mark Cole. Three incredible leaders on one insightful—and essential—podcast! Our BONUS resource for this episode is a worksheet for taking notes so you can capture your thoughts while you listen. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Manby and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Love Works by Joel Manby Get Your Tickets to Live2Lead 2021! Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

This week on the podcast we have three of the best leaders in market today joining us to discuss how leadership in the current culture has changed and how leaders can turn the tide for the better. Our conversation today is between John C. Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Jeff Henderson, author of the book, Know What You're FOR: A Growth Strategy for Work, an Even Better Strategy for Life. As John says in the episode, there's never been a time when division has been so prevalent amongst leaders and organizations. That's why the message of FOR is so important right now. In this discussion, you'll learn how your organization or business can serve people­­, and how leaders and teams can come together to make a true difference in the culture and the world. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Know What You're FOR Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Henderson and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Know What You're FOR by Jeff Henderson JeffHenderson.com Live2Lead.com Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

In part two of this series on asking questions, John shares questions five through ten that he asks himself to ensure that he is continually growing and adding value to others. You will learn the importance of getting in and staying in your strength zone as well as taking time to think as a leader. For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss how these questions have helped shaped their own leadership and why getting in your strength zone is not something to wait for but to work towards. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Questions I Ask Myself as a Leader Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Questions and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Live2Lead 2021 Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

In this week's episode, we begin a new series on "Questions I Ask Myself as a Leader." In this two-part series, John Maxwell shares the questions he poses to himself to make sure he is continually growing and adding value to others. When we don't ask ourselves good questions as leaders, we miss out on identifying potential blind spots in our leadership and opportunities to grow. For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about how John's questions have made them better leaders. They will also challenge you to think about the last time you invested in yourself, and to examine the questions to ask yourself in order to keep growing. Our BONUS resource for this series is the "Questions I Ask Myself as a Leader Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Questions and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Live2Lead 2021 Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

In the final episode of John's incredible series, "The Leader's Greatest," John wraps up this powerful teaching with the final five, raising some questions: What is the leader's greatest joy? Their greatest mistake? Their greatest prayer? Their greatest return? And finally, what can a leader say is their greatest recognition? John will provide answers to all of those questions with practical and powerful teaching, and Mark Cole will be joined yet again by Jason Brooks to discuss the leader's greatest recognition and their greatest wisdom in a way that drills down to the foundational elements of those two topics. As they discuss, Mark shares some incredible leadership insights that you will want to capture and put into practice immediately, regardless of where you are as a leader. Once again it will be highly beneficial for you to keep up with John's teaching, as well as jot down Mark's thoughts, which is why our BONUS resource for this series is the Leader's Greatest Worksheet. It includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching and provides ample room for additional notes. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeadersGreatest and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." This is the final episode in this series, so don't miss out on the wisdom John and Mark have to share. It's the perfect way for you to experience "The Leader's Greatest" in your own life! References: Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Last week on the podcast, John shared the first five of the greatest things that can happen to a leader, and Mark Cole sat down with Jason Brooks for a deep dive into two of John's points. The conversation was not only robust, it was practical and insightful for anyone leading in this current culture. This week, John returns with his next five thoughts on the leader's greatest, and they are can't-miss wisdom that will accelerate your leadership. And once again, Mark Cole will be joined by Jason Brooks to break down one or two specific points as well as how and why they will impact your leadership today. As usual, you'll definitely want to keep up with John's teaching notes, which is why our BONUS resource for this series is the Leader's Greatest Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeadersGreatest and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." That's LeadersGreatest—no apostrophe! So grab a pen, grab a seat, and get ready to spend the next half hour on the edge of it as John shares the next five observations from his talk on "The Leader's Greatest." References: Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

How would it help your leadership if someone were to share with you the greatest benefits and dangers a leader faces? If you're thinking it would make a significant difference to you, then you're in luck. This week on the podcast, John brings us the first five of the greatest things that can happen to a leader: the leader's greatest victory, the leader's greatest asset, the leader's greatest weight, the leader's greatest discipline, and the leader's greatest handicap. After John's teaching, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks spend time going deep on two of John's points—it's a session of application that's unlike anything you've heard from them before. This episode is the first of three on this topic, so you'll definitely want to keep track of what's being taught. Fortunately, our BONUS resource for this series is the Leader's Greatest Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeadersGreatest and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

This week, we've put together a very special episode for our podcast listeners! During most of our usual episodes, John teaches a lesson and Mark Cole and his co-host follow up with application meant to help you grow as a leader and multiply your influence. The goal is to make you better so you can change your world. That's why, for this episode, we've pulled together five of John's best teaching moments from our most popular podcast episodes. We are bringing you the VERY BEST of John Maxwell in this episode so you can absorb some of John's greatest teaching points. This episode will help you, and you can multiply what you learn by downloading this episode's Bonus Resource. The BONUS resource for this episode is the Best Of John Maxwell Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BestOf and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: MarcusBuckingham.com Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

Failure is perhaps the biggest fear standing between most people and their dreams. The author Robert Schuller used to ask, "What would you attempt to do if you knew you wouldn't fail?" In this episode, John Maxwell asks, "What have you learned from your failure?" If you want to achieve big things, failure is inevitable. But it's what we learn (and whether we learn) from our failure that can determine our success. Today, you'll hear John Maxwell summarize three major chapters from his book Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn to help you gain a better perspective on failure and take your next step to success. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Learn and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn by John C. Maxwell Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn for Kids Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn for Teens Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

In part two of "Encouragement Changes Everything," John shares five key things that every person desires in their life, and how this can help us identify ways that we can encourage our people. During the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss how encouragement can empower others to accomplish greater things they ever thought possible. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Encouragement Changes Everything Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Encourage and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com Think on These Things by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Get ready to be encouraged! In this two-part series, John Maxwell shares 5 points on just how potent and impactful the gift of encouragement can be. It has the power to motivate, inspire, and empower others to change their world! And, when we encourage others, it has the power to change our world as well. During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss encouragement and the huge role it continues to play in Jason's life after receiving his cancer diagnosis in the spring of 2020. This is an incredibly inspiring and touching episode that you certainly do not want to miss. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Encouragement Change Everything Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Encourage and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com Think on These Things by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

This week we're continuing our series with Rob Hoskins, President of OneHope and co-author of Change Your World. In part two, Rob, John Maxwell, and Mark Cole are in Guatemala talking about what they're currently learning and what they are most excited about. Rob and John discuss the imperatives of a teachable spirit, asking questions, and seeking guidance when it comes to self-improvement. They also discuss how great leaders get joy from imparting wisdom to others and share some thoughts on self-deprecating humor. Our BONUS resource for this series is the "Leadership, Communication, and Veracity Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Hoskins and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: OneHope.net Change Your World by John C. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

Hey, podcast family! We have an exciting guest on the podcast this week and next. Rob Hoskins, President of OneHope and co-author of Change Your World, joins John Maxwell and Mark Cole in Guatemala to talk about what they're currently learning and what they are most excited about. Rob and John discuss what it means to be a leader who provides what the people actually need, and how to practice veracity in the midst of turbulent times. This was such an incredible conversation that we had to turn it into two parts! So be sure to tune in this week and next week to hear the whole discussion. Our BONUS resource for this series is the "Leadership, Communication, and Veracity Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Hoskins and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: OneHope.net Change Your World by John C. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

This week on the podcast, John Maxwell and Mark Cole are back together in person to share inspiring stories of the impact that the Change Your World movement has had around the globe in the first 100 days of its launch! Get ready to be inspired! You'll be encouraged that you don't have to start big, and you don't even have to be great to make an impact––you just have to start! You're going to hear stories of how people are using Change Your World to make a difference in the U.S. Justice System, in their communities, and in their marriages. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the First 100 Days of Change Your World Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Episode151 and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

John Maxwell and Mark Cole were recently in Boston to learn from Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of the acclaimed book on Abraham Lincoln, A Team of Rivals. In this episode John and Mark share their biggest takeaways from their time with Goodwin and her insightful wisdom on presidential history and leadership in the United States. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Takeaways from Doris Kearns Goodwin Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Goodwin and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: A Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

In this episode of the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and John Maxwell discuss a recent lesson John created for a special group of young, successful leaders on how to identify potential leaders. John walks through four questions you must ask when trying to identify new leaders for your organization. John talks about the importance of a values-based foundation, having the right leadership perspective, and the difference between gratitude and entitlement. This is a valuable lesson for anyone who is growing their organization and wants to find the right leaders capable of achieving growth, impact, and significance. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Four Questions to Identify Potential Leaders Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Identify and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leaders Around You by John C. Maxwell Ethics 101 by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation The John Maxwell Online Store

In part two of Building a Team Environment, John teaches the remaining questions leaders must ask in order to assess if they are building a winning team environment. John discusses removing barriers for your team, providing your team with the freedom to learn, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. During the application portion, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss how to create a team that is both diverse and in alignment, and the challenges that come with being a leader who builds consensus. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Building a Team Environment Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Team and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

You've probably heard John say this before, "One is too small of a number to achieve greatness." In other words, if we're going to accomplish anything of significance, we need a team around us. In this series, John teaches how to build a team environment for winning. He teaches us the ten questions leaders must ask themselves in order to assess whether or not they're building a winning team environment. In part one, John teaches the first five questions to help you determine if you're building a winning team. In the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss setting team expectations and how accountability is impossible unless those expectations are crystal clear. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Building a Team Environment Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Team and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

This week on the podcast, John continues his lesson on problem-solving. Last week, John shared some observations about the nature of problems, and this week he's going to dive into how to solve problems. John teaches seven R's that will help remind you how to solve problems when they inevitably come your way. In the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss how hope can bond the optimist and the realist when it comes to problem-solving despite the tensions that often arise between both personality types. They discuss how hope can benefit our attitude, how to get yourself and your team to refocus in the midst of problems, and how your core values act as a constant guide in the midst of problems. Our BONUS resource for this series is the How to Solve Problems Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Solve and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Being an effective problem solver can equip you to removing the barriers that stand in your way of changing your world. This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we're beginning a new series on problem-solving effectively. In part one, John shares nine observations about the nature of problems and problem-solving. In part two, he teaches us the seven R's of effective problem-solving. During the application portion of part one, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss their own thoughts on problem-solving, the importance of identifying options, and the roles that hope, optimism, and pessimism can play in solving problems. Our BONUS resource for this series is the How to Solve Problems Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Solve and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store