Maxwell Leadership Podcast

How much do you really care  for  the people you lead—and what does your preparation say about it? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why genuine care can only be expressed through the discipline of preparation, and how your commitment to leading others starts long before you ever enter the room. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into real-world strategies and personal...

Discover one of the great leadership paradoxes: the surprising growth that comes from serving others. In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches how putting others first unlocks unexpected personal development and deeper self-understanding.   After his lesson, Mark  Cole  and Chris Robinson dive into real-world ways to apply these transformative insights, offering strategies to help you lead wit...

John Maxwell shares that  there's  one most important quality of leadership. Do you have it? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why humility  isn't  just a virtue— it's  the essential ingredient for lasting influence and meaningful leadership. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into real-life examples and honest reflections, sharing how you can apply John's wisdom to multip...

Are you striving for success, yet finding yourself wondering if your achievements really matter? The answer to a fulfilled life may lie in asking deeper questions, not just chasing accomplishments. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle are joined by author and professor Arthur C. Brooks to discuss the pillars of a meaningful life (especially in an age o...

How do you earn  the loyalty  that supports real influence? You  won't  change lives or amplify your results without the ability to connect authentically. In this week's episode, John Maxwell is sharing how to do that, as he teaches the five essential qualities that define an authentic leader!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson provide practical strategies you can use right away to e...

Are you ready to turn your greatest setbacks into  the fuel  for exponential growth? In this week's episode, John Maxwell unpacks how the partnership between success and failure is essential to leadership—and why your perspective on failure  determines  your path to achievement. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede provide real-world strategies you can use right away to embrace failure as a...

How you see your world  determines  the actions you take and the results you create—what lens are you using to view your leadership? In this week's episode, John Maxwell unpacks how your perspective shapes your  impact, and  reveals four keys to developing a leadership lens that drives lasting effectiveness. After  John's  lesson , Mark  Cole  and Chris Robinson dive deep into practical ways you c...

Failure can either hold you back or become fuel for your growth. In this week's episode — the Maxwell Leadership Podcast's 400th episode! — John Maxwell joins Mark Cole for a glimpse into John's upcoming book, How to Get a Return on Failure , and a perspective- shifting  discussion on how you can  invest  failure to fuel resilience, sharpen your judgment, and accelerate your impact. Key takeaways:...

Last week, John Maxwell shared three of his six insights for surrounding yourself with people who can accelerate your growth journey. In this week's episode, John Maxwell is revealing the last three, so you can get yourself around great people!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack John's lesson so you can apply these principles in your own leadership. Key takeaways:   Being unforg...

Who are you intentionally inviting into your growth journey? The company you keep could be your greatest accelerator—or your greatest limitation. In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches how to surround yourself with great people by unveiling the disciplines and mindsets that attract high-potential leaders to your circle.   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share real-life strategie...

What defines the world you create with your leadership? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the ten guiding principles that have anchored his life and success for more than four decades!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into real-life strategies that help you put John's principles to work in your own leadership journey.   Key takeaways:   Your attitude is a daily choi...

Do your expectations shape your reality—or limit it? Imagine what would happen if you raised the bar for yourself and those around you. In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals how the expectations you set  determine  the experiences you create, and why  possibility  thinking is every leader's secret advantage. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share actionable strategies for rese...

How do the best leaders unlock extraordinary results in their teams? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals how empowering others not only helps them reach their  potential, but  also equips them to pass on that growth beyond themselves!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into practical strategies and real-world examples to help you apply empowerment in your own leadership...

It's  not about you— it's  about them. In this week's episode, John Maxwell shares the powerful shift that transforms everyday leaders into extraordinary influencers and makes it possible for your leadership to truly  impact  others! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share real-world examples of how making it about others unlocks trust, connection, and next-level leadership. Key takeaway...

Ready to discover  th e   key to getting  th e   most benefit out of every experience? In  th is week's episode, John Maxwell reveals  th e   t wo "bookends of  success"   th at elevate your preparation and multiply your results! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss practical ways to apply John's powerful insights to your daily routines and most important goals. Key takeaways:  ...

What sets great leaders apart in times of crisis and change? In this week's episode, John shares a powerful insight he gained from Chick-fil- A chairman  Dan Cathy on the importance of self-awareness and situational awareness for leaders — especially in tough times!   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss practical ways to cultivate these awarenesses as  a leader . They explore how s...

Brené Brown said, "Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it's the thing that's really preventing us from taking flight." And in this week's episode, John Maxwell is showing how that's true — and how acknowledging your flaws frees you to become a high road leader.   After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow explore practical ways to de...

Leading on the high road will always cost more than you think — but it will always be worth it. In this week's episode, John Maxwell prepares you for the price of leading with integrity and conviction! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share practical takeaways from John's insights so you can apply them in your life and leadership.   Key takeaways:   — Expect that the first time you pay...

It's easy to value people you like. But as a leader, affirming people's worth isn't an option — even if you don't see eye to eye . In this week's episode, John Maxwell is sharing 4 practical ways you can develop the all-important skill of uplifting and valuing others! After John's lesson, Mark Cole challenges you with 3 others -focused tasks to complete in the week to come so that you can apply th...

Do you know why you want to lead ? What drives your interactions with people? These are critical questions every leader must ask themselves for the good of those they lead — and in today's episode, John Maxwell is walking you through how to examine your motives as a leader! After John's lesson, Mark Cole unpacks John's teaching points so you can apply them directly to your life and leadership . Ke...

In this Thanksgiving-week episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell reminds us that effective, impactful leadership  isn't about what you receive — it's about what you give. He explains how the most effective leaders focus on servant leadership, sowing into others, and making their contribution bigger than their reward.   After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share how this...

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell teaches why good intentions aren't enough—and how real growth begins when you choose intentional living. You'll discover the difference between passivity and purposeful action, and how intentional listening can transform your relationships and your leadership.   After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack how to apply these...

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell shares timeless principles for turning your personal development into a lifelong journey of growth. You'll learn how to use your past as a teacher—not a trap—and apply positive thinking techniques and goal-setting habits to create a brighter tomorrow. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson unpack how to apply these lesso...

If your confidence is determined by validation, your performance will be, too. In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John is sharing 4 keys to shifting from reliance on recognition to resilient self-assurance! After John's lesson, Mark Cole and  Chris Robinson discuss his insights to help you apply them directly for your life and leadership. Key takeaways:   Value the process over the...

75% of managers report that Gen Z is the toughest generation to lead, and 30% have fired a Gen Z employee within a month of hiring them. Can you relate? Gen Z is in the workforce and they're here to stay – so tune in to today's bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast to learn how to lead them most effectively! Join J ohn Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Tim Elmore for a deep dive into Tim's newest...