Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast

Hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede continue their fascinating conversation with guest Jenni Catron, exploring the essentials of building a winning organizational culture. Building on the insights in Part 1, Jenni shares eight key leadership skills, including self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and communication, while offering practical strategies to equip leaders at every level to shape and...

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the critical role of culture in leadership with guest Jenni Catron. They explore the importance of defining organizational values, the challenges leaders face in designing culture, and practical frameworks for implementing these values within teams. The conversation emphasizes that culture is no...

Perry Holley and Chris Goede continue their discussion with Brian Porta from Hendrick Automotive Group as they explore the concept of developing a leadership pipeline. They examine how the Hendrick organization cultivates a culture of leadership development through daily practices and Brian shares insights on the importance of being hard on processes but easy on people, and how this approach helps...

In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede welcome special guest Brian Porta from Hendrick Automotive Group to discuss reinforcing the fundamentals of success. Brian shares how Hendrick University promotes a consistent culture of excellence across their organization by focusing on training and developing their team members as well as the importance of their leadership academies, which equip man...

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of leading beyond direct reports and the concept of 360-degree leadership. They emphasize the need for building relationships, effective communication, and fostering an abundance mindset to enhance influence within an organization. The conversation provides practical strategies for leaders to connect with...

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the principles of effective leadership and the importance of repeating remarkable performances within teams. They explore the challenges leaders face in maintaining high performance, the significance of understanding foundational values, and the essential traits that contribute to sustained succ...

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the importance of storytelling in leadership. They emphasize that storytelling is a powerful tool for leaders to connect with their teams, enhance communication, and increase influence. The conversation explores the structure of effective stories, the role of the hero and guide, and practical ap...

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the concept of 'keeping score' in leadership, drawing insights from John Maxwell's book 'High Road Leadership.' They explore how keeping score can negatively impact relationships and influence, and provide strategies for adopting a high road leadership approach, including keeping track without k...

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, the hosts delve into the complexities of team dynamics and the importance of understanding behavioral profiles, intensities, and relationship keys for effective leadership. They discuss how these elements contribute to team success, the impact of confrontation styles, and the role of individual drives in navigating change. The conversati...

References: Download the FREE Learner Guide for this episode at MaxwellLeadership.com/Podcast.  Learn more about Teaming for Success at MaxwellLeadership.com/Teaming. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member at MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam! In this episode, Chris Goede, Perry Holley, and Chris Fuller explore the concept of teaming for success using the RightPath assessment tool. They...

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the critical importance of effective communication at Level Three of leadership. They explore how leaders can maintain connections with their teams while driving productivity and results. The conversation emphasizes the concept of 'humble inquiry'—a communication style that prioritizes asking qu...

 In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the importance of developing intuition as a leader. They explore how leaders can develop intuition by reading various sources, including books, people, situations, and trends. They emphasize the need for self-awareness, understanding others, and being aware of the resources available. The hosts provide practical tips for developing intuition,...

The episode discusses the importance of a leader's voice and how it can increase influence and impact. The hosts emphasize the need for authenticity, empathy, and confidence in developing a powerful and influential voice. They also highlight the significance of trustworthiness, effective communication, approachability, and responsiveness to feedback. Additionally, they discuss the importance of ha...

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the importance of being a funnel, not a filter, when leading up. They explore the concept of funneling information to leaders and the value of having an inner circle of trusted advisors. They also provide insights on leading oneself well, doing one's job exceptionally well, and lightening the leader's...

In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the connection between feedback and fostering a culture of inclusion. They break down a powerful 19-word phrase that delivers a burst of belonging cues and drives performance to new heights. They share insights on how leaders can make everyone on the team feel valued and recognize their unique potential. The episode offers actionable strategies...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of sacrifice in leadership. They emphasize that sacrifice is necessary for success and explore different types of sacrifices that leaders must make. The hosts highlight the need to sacrifice ego, time, control, perfection, pretenses, and power dynamics. They also mention the importance of setting boundaries to ensure that personal time is not sacri...

In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of generous inclusion and its importance for effective leadership. They outline specific behaviors leaders can practice making their team members feel valued, respected, and included in meaningful ways. The two also identify common temptations leaders face that can hinder inclusivity and offer strategies to overcome these challenges...

In this conversation, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the importance of building a professional development program for organizations. They emphasize the need to assess organizational needs, evaluate skill gaps, and align future requirements. They also highlight the significance of self-assessment and helping employees become more self-aware of their strengths and weaknesses. The conversation...

In this conversation, Jason Bellotti, a Chick-fil-A operator and author, discusses his leadership journey and the importance of servant leadership. He shares his experiences in turning around a struggling Chick-fil-A store, leading multiple stores, and leading a mission in Niger. Bellotti emphasizes the value of developing young leaders and creating a culture of hard work and building relationship...

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of likability in leadership and how it can impact relationships and influence. They explore various characteristics and behaviors that make a person likable, such as positivity, humility, integrity, approachability, and consistency. They also highlight the significance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in being likable. The hosts pr...

In this episode, the hosts discuss how to lead an effective meeting. They highlight that 70% of meetings are considered ineffective and a waste of time. The conversation covers various aspects of leading a meeting, including identifying the meeting leader, stating the purpose of the meeting, creating an agenda, starting the meeting on time, carefully considering the attendees, assigning a note tak...

In this episode, Perry Holly and Chris Cote discuss how to deal with difficult team members. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection and building relationships with team members. They also discuss the need to address the behavior as unacceptable and set clear expectations. The hosts provide insights on understanding the reasons behind difficult behavior and offer tips on how to handle dif...

In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss how to deal with difficult team members. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection and building relationships with team members. They also discuss the need to address the behavior as unacceptable and set clear expectations. The hosts provide insights on understanding the reasons behind difficult behavior and offer tips on how to handle d...

 Complacency can be a challenge that kills performance in organizations. It often arises after a period of great success and can lead to a drop in quality of work, reduced productivity, and a lack of initiative and engagement. To combat complacency, leaders can lead by example, promote self-awareness, and provide feedback and coaching. They can also focus on the fundamentals, set clear goals and e...

Employee engagement has worsened, especially among younger generations. According to a Gallup survey, only 33% of employees were highly engaged by the end of 2023, and this number has continued to decline. Baby boomers have shown increased engagement, while Gen X and millennials have experienced declines. The decline in engagement among younger workers, particularly millennials and Gen Z, is a sig...