Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Living life rich is about so much more than the number at the bottom of your bank statement. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle discuss freedom – financial, emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual – with speaker, coach, and financial expert Marissa Nehlsen! S he's sharing her framework for flourishing t hat comes straight from her new book, Li...

Are you suffering from a case of destination disease? Symptoms include a quiet complacency, a decreased drive, a sense of "having arrived." In today's episode, John Maxwell is sharing 4 keys to defeat destination disease and recover your desire for constant improvement. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson unpack John's insights to help you appl y them directly to your life and leadershi...

Ever wondered what dancing and effective leadership have in common? It's all about rhythm. In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing how you can know when to push your people, when to pull them, and when to be patient with them in the process.   After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about what John has shared, as well as give you practical advice for how you can apply it to your pers...

When you ' re tempted to stop moving forward, there are a few key strategies that will keep you going — and John Maxwell is sharing those strategies in this episode! After his lesson, Mark Cole  and Chris Robinson sit down to discuss what John has talked about and help you practically apply it to your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   Busyness without productivity is an early sign of complac...

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drift through life and those who take ownership of their journey. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle are joined by Chris Robinson, who's sharing the story behind his brand-new book, and how it can help you move From Drift to Drive !   Key takeaways:   Get clarity on what you really want. Be intent...

Leaders see more than others see and they see before others see — but often, that comes with taking action before being understood. Want to be a standout leader? John Maxwell shares how you ca n in this week ' s episode featuring 3 key values of going first!   After his lesson, Mark Cole reflects on what John has taught and gives you practical ways to apply it to your life and leadership.   Key ta...

Activity does not equal productivity. Are your actions strategic enough to be effective? In this episode, John C. Maxwell is sharing 5 strategy questions to ask yourself if you want to lead successfully!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to discuss what John has shared and help you practically apply it to your personal life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   "Why" gives contex...

Plato said, "The beginning is the most important part of the work" -- and in today's episode, John Maxwell is sharing how you can set your people up for success at the start of any project!   After his lesson, Mark Cole sit s down to talk about John's insights and give you practical advice on how you can apply them to your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   Your job as a leader is to get your...

If you want to improve your life, you have to be accountable to somebody. This week, John Maxwell is sharing a lesson on the importance of accountability — because it ' s the key to improvement!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to have a conversation on accountability and what John has shared, as well as offer you practical ways to apply it to your personal life and leadersh...

If what you focus on expands and what you put behind you shrinks, your focus impacts the trajectory of your leadership. This week, we're continuing our two-part series where John Maxwell shares 4 things that you should focus on! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss John's insights and give you practical ways that you can apply them to your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:  ...

If what you focus on expands and what you put behind you shrinks, what should you be focusing on in your leadership? This week, we ' re starting a two-part series where John Maxwell answers this question and gives you 4 things that you need to put in front of you!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss what John has shared and offer you practical advice for how you can apply it t...

No matter what your leadership looks like, the more context you have, the better a leader you are to those around you. In this episode, John Maxwell shares a list of 9 kinds of context that empower you to make your most effective leadership decisions!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to have a conversation about what John has shared and give you practical ways to apply it to...

If the greatest gap between successful and unsuccessful people is the thinking gap, how can you close it? In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing the key to shrinking the distance between where you are and where you want to be!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to talk about what John has shared and offer you practical application for your own life and leadership.   Key takea...

I f you want to love the people you work with and lead them effectively, build a community of friendship in the workplac e. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole is joined by special guest Marcylle Combs to discuss her brand-new book, Never Hire Your Friends !   Key takeaways:   Too many people say that humility is a weakness and not a strength. Speak honesty with kind...

How can you take something bad and make it better? In today ' s episode, John C. Maxwell answers this question and shares a lesson on how you can grow from tough experiences!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to discuss what John shared and give you practical ways to apply it to your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   Be intentional in your personal time to do somethin...

The greatest way to identify with other people is to say, " I know what you ' re going through. " In today ' s episode, John C. Maxwell is sharing a lesson on how you can be a relatable leader for the people around you!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to have a conversation on what John has shared, as well as offer you practical leadership wisdom and application .   Key take...

I n life and in leadersh i p, you'll meet complicated people. How do you work with them ? Do you change them? Challenge them? Ignore them? Or is there a better way to approach them? In today ' s episode, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle are joined by Ryan Leak for a special look at his new book, How to Work with Complicated People ! Key takeaways:   Focus on influencing and serving your people rather tha...

The most effective coaches make powerful halftime adjustments. In this episode, John C. Maxwell explains the power of adaptability and how you can leverage it to adjust your way to victory!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson have a conversation about what John has shared and offer you practical ways to apply what you ' ve learned to your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   You ha...

We have a special episode this week on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! Mark Cole is joined by personal finance expert, best-selling author, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions, Dave Ramsey. In this episode, they discuss Dave ' s latest book, Build a Business You Love , and walk through the 5 stages of business growth. Key takeaways:   Time management is one of the ways you level up. The people you put you...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a leader that people love to follow? This episode is for you! John C. Maxwell shares a lesson that will help you develop a culture where people feel valued, inspired, and empowered.   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to discuss what John has shared and help you to apply what you ' ve learned to your life and leadership.   Key takeaway...

As John Maxwell says, all is well that begins well and all is well that ends well — reflection is key to ending well! In this episode, John shares what his reflection path looks like and helps you understand why reflection is so important when it comes to success in leadership.   After his lesson, Mark Cole takes what John has shared and offers you practical ways to implement it into your own life...

When you meet a truly charismatic leader, you'll notice one thing: they are focused on others, not themselves. In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing 3 ways you can develop your influence – and achieve significance – as you maintain your focus on others.   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive into the chapter and give you practical ways that you can apply it to your life and leaders...

John Maxwell shares that truly great leaders make themselves replaceable by empowering the leaders around them. Do you wonder if you're an empowering leader? Find out as John himself shares the 3 signs to look for!   After his lesson, Mark Cole takes what John has shared and helps you to apply it to your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   We need a willingness to empower people.     Trust is...

Good values allow leadership to rise! In this episode, John Maxwell shares a lesson on ethics in leadership and the importance of valuing people and adding value to them.   After his lesson, Mark Cole analyzes John's teaching and equips you with practical advice and application for your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   Everything rises and falls on leadership.   We should lead not out of re...

In leadership, how can you have courage to continue and keep moving forward in difficult times ? John Maxwell shares a lesson in this episode that is all about courage and the important role it plays in the lives of leaders!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about what John has shared and help you navigate how to apply it to your own life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   We nee...