Maxwell Leadership Podcast Acknowledge Your Humanness
Dec 24, 2025
Join John C. Maxwell, a renowned leadership authority and bestselling author, as he dives into the importance of embracing our humanness. Maxwell reveals how perfectionism can hinder true growth and emphasizes the power of self-compassion. He shares five key practices to develop humility—see, care, forgive, laugh, and believe—encouraging listeners to be their own best friend. With insights on how vulnerability fosters connection, Maxwell inspires leaders to acknowledge weaknesses and lead authentically with confidence.
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Mentor’s Brutal Wake-Up Call
- John shared a mentor's blunt correction: 'You're not amazing' to reset perspective.
- That counsel taught him to value choices over giftedness and stay grounded.
Gifts Don’t Equal Greater Worth
- Gifts are greater than the person and don't make you better than others.
- Separate self-worth from abilities to avoid pride and entitlement.
Eagle And Hippopotamus Within
- We each have an 'eagle' that aspires and a 'hippo' that wallows.
- Acknowledging both reduces judgment and increases empathy toward others.