Maxwell Leadership Podcast

3 Questions to Become a Better Leader

Jan 15, 2025

Discover three transformative questions that can elevate your leadership journey: What do you cry about, sing about, and dream about? These insights stem from a college lesson and inspire profound reflection. Dive into the emotional aspect of leadership, emphasizing personal connection and the power of nurturing potential in yourself and others. The conversation also highlights the value of pursuing dreams, urging leaders to recognize and ignite their passions for more impactful contributions.

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John Maxwell emphasizes the importance of self-reflection through three key questions, which can significantly enhance personal growth in leadership.

Delegation is crucial for leaders to focus on core responsibilities while improving efficiency and fostering collaboration within their teams.

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The Power of Delegation

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Intro

3min

Transformative Questions for Effective Leadership

2min

Reflecting on Leadership: The Heart of a Leader

5min

Unpacking the Soul: Questions to Ignite Leadership Growth

4min

Emotional Leadership: Nurturing Potential

16min

Awakening Dreams in Leadership

5min

When John Maxwell was a freshman in college, he learned 3 questions from a professor that have shaped the way he leads today. And he’s sharing them with you in this episode!

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss these questions and help you apply them to your own life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

- What do you cry about?

- What do you sing about?

- What do you dream about?

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 3 Questions to Become a Better Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MorePassion and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource."

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