John Maxwell

Maxwell Leadership Podcast

The Maxwell Leadership Podcast is a regular examination of what it means to be a transformational leader—someone who daily influences people to think, speak, and act to make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others. This podcast will teach you the principles, practices, and process of becoming a transformational leader because leadership isn't an event—it's an uphill journey. Every week we will offer a free tool to help you on this journey, so let leadership authority Dr. John C. Maxwell show you the way.

Author

John Maxwell

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Education

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maxwellleadership.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

How to Develop an Abundance Mindset 02.10.2024

What you focus on expands, so learning how to develop an abundance mindset is vital to leading effectively and successfully! In today's episode, John Maxwell is going to show you what thinking abundantly looks like so you can master this critical skill .   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to discuss John's teaching and help you to apply it to your life and leadership.   Key...

The Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself and Others 25.09.2024

Some of the best advice that John Maxwell has received throughout his leadership journey has been from his father, and today, he's sharing that advice with you! In this episode, John is passing on some of the most transformative insights from his own mentor on success and adding value. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss what stood out to them and give you practical ways to apply...

The Power of 5 18.09.2024

The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda! In this episode, John Maxwell shares 5 things that help you make your goals a reality when you do them daily. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about the power of these 5 to-do list items and help you to apply them to your life and leadership   Key takeaways: -    The dream is free, but the journey isn't. -    To be suc...

Effective Ways to Grow Your People 11.09.2024

As John Maxwell shares in this episode, "The most effective way to grow an organization is to grow the people in it." But how can you do that in your organization and with your people? John answers that question in today's lesson by giving 7 different practices of growing people so that you can begin developing those around you.   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss those practices...

6 Pictures of Transformation 04.09.2024

In order for transformation to take place, you must first know what it looks like. In today's episode, John Maxwell shows you the 6 pictures of transformation so that you can visualize it and bring it about among those you influence.   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about these 6 pictures and help you to apply them to your own life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   The first st...

Become a Leader-Communicator 28.08.2024

As John Maxwell says, "A leader that can communicate maximizes his or her leadership potential." Communication is a multiplier of potential. That means today's lesson from John on becoming an effective leader-communicator will help you exponentially increase your impact! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to talk about what they've learned and give you practical ways to apply the...

If John Maxwell Could Spend a Day With You 21.08.2024

Have you ever thought about what spending a day with John Maxwell would be like? Well , in this week's episode, John gives you insight into questions and thoughts he would share with you!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to discuss John 's thoughts and equip you with practical ways to apply what you've learned to your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   One thing to know...

10 Traits Successful Leaders Possess 14.08.2024

Have you ever wondered how you can find potential leaders ? Do you want to know if you have potential leaders on your team ? Then this episode is for you! This week, John C. Maxwell shares 10 traits that successful leaders have in common so that you have a picture of what a leader looks like and can identify them on your team.   After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to talk about...

A Leader's Greatest Enemy 07.08.2024

What happens when a leader has too much pride? In today's episode, John C. Maxwell talks about the problems that pride causes so that you can reflect on and assess yourself and your leadership.   After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss these problems and give you practical ways to apply what you've learned to your life and to how you lead those around you!   Key takeaways:   Envy i...

Momentum Breakers vs. Momentum Makers (Part 2) 31.07.2024

Momentum can either make or break you, so how can you become someone who utilizes momentum in their leadership? This week, we're continuing our two-part series where John C. Maxwell shares 10 differences between Momentum Breakers and Momentum Makers!   After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede talk about these differences and how you can become a Momentum Maker in your life and leadership.  ...

Momentum Breakers vs. Momentum Makers (Part 1) 24.07.2024

Momentum has the power to be your greatest asset, but not having momentum has the power to be your biggest enemy. So , what makes and breaks momentum in leadership? This week, we're beginning a brand - new two-part series where John C. Maxwell shares the differences between Momentum Breakers and Momentum Makers!   After John ' s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to discuss these differenc...

4 Qualities of a Team Player 17.07.2024

If you've ever asked the question, " W hat does a team player look like? " this episode is for you! This week on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell shares the four qualities of a team player that you can look for in your leadership, or that you can apply to your life as well.   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss these qualities and how you can implement what you've...

The Leadership Shift from Managing People to Developing People 12.07.2024

Mark Cole invites Matt Tresidder , CEO and co-founder of Leadr, to share his journey and the importance of feedback and people development in leadership. Matt shares all about the Leadr platform and how it helps leaders develop their teams and create a culture of growth and productivity.    Key takeaways:   Developing people and teams should be a priority in leadership.   Using technology as a too...

Significance and Selfishness 10.07.2024

Are you taking the road of significance, or are you taking the road of selfishness? In today's episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell shares a lesson about how you can determine which road you are going to take in your leadership!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson help you to apply what John has shared to your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   You do not fi...

Overcoming Instead of Being Overcome (Part 2) 03.07.2024

This week, we're finishing our two-part series on overcoming instead of being overcome! Last week, John C. Maxwell shared the first two R's that people who give up are usually beat up by (Regret and Resentment) so that you can recognize those things in your leadership and work towards overcoming them. This week, John shares the last two R's (Resistance and Rejection) and continues to help you know...

Overcoming Instead of Being Overcome (Part 1) 26.06.2024

When difficult times happen in life or in leadership, it can be tempting to want to give up instead of keep going. That's why on today's episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we're starting a brand new two-part series on overcoming instead of being overcome. In today's lesson, John C. Maxwell shares four R's that people who give up are usually beat up by so that you can recognize those things...

Success - Keep It Simple 19.06.2024

Simplicity is the key to communicating direction clearly and effectively to those you lead. So, the question is, what does "simple" look like in leadership and how can you achieve it? John C. Maxwell is going to teach you all about this in today's episode!   After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about how you can apply what you've learned to your life and leadership. Key takeaways:...

Leadership Blind Spots 12.06.2024

Even though having blind spots is a normal part of life, there's a choice that everyone has to make: are you going to acknowledge the areas that you need to grow in and take action, or are you going to continue to be unaware and stay where you are? In today's episode, John C. Maxwell gives practical ways to determine what blind spots you may have in your leadership so that you can lead your people...

Leaving a Legitimate Leadership Legacy 05.06.2024

Have you ever wondered what legacy you'll be leaving behind to those around you? In this episode, John C. Maxwell shares four standards that you can embrace in order to leave a legitimate leadership legacy to the people you lead!   After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede come together to talk about what they learned and how you can apply it to your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   No...

Platitudes and Attitudes 29.05.2024

As John C. Maxwell says, "One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination." Today, John is sharing 10 different Platitudes and Attitudes that he has learned throughout his leadership that you can apply to your own life, family, business, and leadership as well! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Mor...

How to Lead in Difficult Times 22.05.2024

How would you handle yourself and others in times of crisis? Today's episode will not only help you answer that but will also help you navigate leading well when difficult times come. A crisis will either put leaders on top or topple them to the bottom, so John C. Maxwell shares a lesson that will pave the way for leadership that leaves a positive impact, even when it's hard.   After John's lesson...

Questions to Ask the Leader in the Mirror 15.05.2024

In leadership, it's important to take a step back and ask a few key questions that will help you reflect on where you've been and then look forward to what's next. That's exactly what we're talking about in this week's episode! John C. Maxwell shares key questions that every leader must ask themselves when it comes to their life and leadership in order to assess performance, acknowledge gaps, and...

High Road Leadership (Part 4) 08.05.2024

This week, we conclude our four-part series on John Maxwell's new book, High Road Leadership ! John Maxwell discusses the concept of emotional capacity and the importance of developing the ability to respond to adversity, failure, criticism, and pressure in positive ways. He emphasizes the need to do hard things for the sake of getting them over with, but to prepare for even harder challenges. Joh...

High Road Leadership (Part 3) 01.05.2024

We are just one week away from John Maxwell's newest book launch, High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together In a World that Divides . This week, John Maxwell and Mark Cole share just how transformational this book will be to your leadership. But, only if you put it into action.  Be sure to pre-order your copy now at HighRoadLeadershipBook.com and get $299 worth of free bonus content including...

The 4 Dimensions of Culture with Greg Cagle 26.04.2024

In this BONUS episode, Maxwell Leadership Facilitator and Coach, Greg Cagle, chats with Mark Cole about The 4 Dimensions of Culture and how they impact the overall performance of an organization. They also highlight the significance of culture in navigating adversity and capturing opportunities. Greg shares that culture is about how we think, act, and interact, and that leaders have the responsibi...

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