Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Today on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we begin a two-part series on 10 Secrets to Success. After John Maxwell's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to discuss the lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways: -        How you think is everything -        "Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement." –Tom Hopkins -        Success is a mara...

This week, John Maxwell teaches how to value the process when it comes to developing others. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to discuss John's lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways: -        Follower's math is addition -        Leader's math is multiplication -        Value the process more than events Our BONUS resource f...

This week, John Maxwell teaches about the heart of leadership––serving people. John will share five guidelines on how to serve people well, then Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to offer some practical application for your life and leadership.  Key Takeaways: -        "If you'll help others get what they want, you'll get everything in life that you want." –Zig Ziglar -        There's a relationship...

Happy New Year, Podcast Family! Let's start this year off right with an inspiring lesson from John Maxwell. Today, John will teach you ten ways to ensure you're growing every day. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow will provide some practical ways for you to apply this lesson to your own life and leadership.   Key takeaways: -        The path from the ordinary to the extraordinary is...

It's that time of the year, and we're excited to bring you something truly special for our Christmas episode on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. This year, we're continuing a tradition close to John Maxwell's heart—a deep dive into his year in review process.   As many of you know, John dedicates the final week of each year to reflect on the past 12 months. He delves into his journal, meticulously...

When you're a growth-oriented person, there is no finish line! This week, John Maxwell, Traci Morrow, and Mark Cole continue a two-part series on how to change from being a goal-oriented person to a growth-oriented person.  Key Takeaways: -        The growth within you will help you rise above the goals before you. -        If you're ahead of the class, you're in the wrong class. -        A growth...

Stop asking, "How long will this take?" Start asking, "How far can I go?" This week, John Maxwell, Traci Morrow, and Mark Cole begin a two-part series on how to change from being a goal-oriented person to a growth-oriented person.    Key takeaways: -        Improving yourself is the first step in improving everything else in your life. -        Growth on the inside feeds growth on the outside. -  ...

Today, John Maxwell teaches three essential areas in which leaders need to grow and stretch in order to become the best leader for their people. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own life and leadership.  Key takeaways: -                ­Great leaders have confidence in themselves and others. -                Courage is the wil...

John C. Maxwell teaches you three qualities of a grounded leader. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss practical ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.  Key Takeaways: -        Grounded leaders have a capacity for self-awareness and criticism -        Humble leaders revel in the accomplishments and potential of others -        Calling is when your purpose is...

Here in the U.S., we're one day away from Thanksgiving! This is a holiday where those closest to us gather together and reflect on the things we're grateful for. So, as we prepare to bring people around the dinner table, we thought we'd let John Maxwell share ten types of people that need to be around your leadership table. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share some practical ways y...

In this episode, John Maxwell teaches us how great coaches communicate! Whether you coach in sports, in business, or even in your family, this episode will give you a play book for motivating your team to reach their next level of performance. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss practical ways you can apply this to your life and leadership.  Key Takeaways: -        "It's not wha...

Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue their series in which John Maxwell teaches five things that don't require talent. These are five things that every growing person must embrace to take their leadership to the next level. Last week they covered the first two points. This week they cover the remaining three.  Key Takeaways: -        Prioritize your life according to your passion -        Courage is...

Today Mark Cole and Chris Goede begin a new two-part series in which John Maxwell teaches five things that don't require talent. These are characteristics every growing leader must embrace to get out of what we at Maxwell Leadership call "the people pile." If you learn these five things, you'll take your leadership to the next level. Today we'll talk about points one and two. And next week, we'll...

Many leaders inadvertently let external factors influence their lives. But, when we align our personal expectations for ourselves and others, we chart a course toward realizing the life we've envisioned. In this episode, John Maxwell shares insights on the crucial topic of expectations. Following John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow provide practical strategies for you to implement these prin...

This week, Mark Cole talks with Tim Elmore about his latest book, I Can't Wait: 52 Stories of Kids Who Changed Their World...That You Can Read Together , which releases on Nov 16. You can pre-order the book now at ICantWaitBook.com!  As you may already know, Tim is the founder of Growing Leaders; he's an incredible communicator and best-selling author. Many of you know him for his books Habitudes...

We have an exciting bonus episode for you today! In this episode, Mark Cole talks with Justin Price about his new book Be the One: The Universal Roadmap to Create, Design, and Live an Unforgettable Life . Justin has built five multimillion-dollar businesses, and has generated over two billion dollars in revenue, and today he's here to share with you what it looks like to live intentionally. Key Ta...

This week, John Maxwell shares how leaders can be bigger on the inside than they are on the outside. John says that when you're bigger on the inside than the outside, over time, you become bigger on the outside. Key takeaways: Inside-out leaders are inspired by others. The role of humility in leadership. The "Credibility Checklist": Are you a credible leader? Our BONUS resource for this episode is...

Marcus Buckingham is back on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! Join Marcus and Chris Goede as they discuss Marcus' new book, Love + Work , and get a sneak peak into what you'll get to experience at Live2Lead! By the way, Live2Lead is just two days away. Trust us, you don't want to miss this epic event! Get your tickets here . Our BONUS resource for this episode is the "Love + Work Worksheet," which...

We are thrilled to introduce you to our guest this week, Kendra Scott. Kendra is a celebrated fashion designer and businesswoman known for founding the Kendra Scott jewelry and lifestyle brand. She started her company which is now a global fashion brand with just $500. That does not happen without incredible leadership skills, tenacity, and resilience. In this episode, Kendra shares the idea behin...

This week, Mark Cole is delighted to be joined by Ryan Leak, an accomplished author, speaker, leadership coach, and filmmaker. Ryan captivated our audience as a featured speaker at our recent IMC event in Orlando, leaving us eager for more of his insights. We are excited to announce that he will be back with us on October 6th for Live2Lead, alongside renowned figures like Kendra Scott, Marcus Buck...

John Maxwell shares eight ways to help leaders like you navigate making your next tough decision. This could be exactly what you need for breakthrough. Then Traci Morrow and Mark Cole share helpful and practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own leadership. Key takeaways: -        "Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision." –Peter Drucker -        Th...

Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue our series on Leadership Landmines. Last week John Maxwell taught the first 5 landmines, and this week he'll teach you landmines 6-10. These are areas of leadership that, if neglected, can cost you, your culture, and your organization dearly. But if you can learn how to avoid them, you can take your leadership to a whole new level.  Key Takeaways: ·       Leaders...

Mark Cole and Chris Goede begin a new series in which John Maxwell teaches on 10 Leadership Landmines. These are areas of leadership that, if neglected, can cost you, your culture, and your organization dearly. So, let's learn what they are and how to avoid them together. This week we'll talk about landmines 1-5, and next week, we'll cover 6-10.  Key Takeaways: -        What got you here won't kee...

Today, John Maxwell shares four thoughts on how leaders need to adjust their attitude to create powerful, positive change in their organizations and communities. After John's lesson, Traci Morrow will join Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways: -        Does your attitude determine the situation, or does the situation determine y...

Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a leader looking for new perspectives, or simply seeking inspiration to become an invaluable leader, this episode is for you. Join Mark Cole as he talks with Don Yaeger on the final stop of our U.S. City Tour. Mark and Don discuss the journey of growth, determination, and the pursuit of excellence.  Key takeaways: -        The role learning plays in being a grea...