Maxwell Leadership Podcast

This week, we are continuing with part two of our series on Players vs. Pretenders. In this lesson, John talks about integrity, making hard choices, and finishing strong. You definitely don't want to miss this lesson! For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive into how they apply John's principles in their own leadership, and they offer some application to help yo...

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 epi...

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...

Last weekend we celebrated John Maxwell's 75 th 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 y...

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...

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 applic...

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. Af...

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...

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 c...

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...

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 t...

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 f...

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 t...

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 bringin...

"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 e...

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 g...

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...

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...

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 J...

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...

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 pictur...

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...

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 wan...

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 w...

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...