Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Developing the Character of a Winner

Jan 8, 2025

Discover how nurturing strong character can turn potential into success. The discussion emphasizes that internal growth leads to external achievements, urging leaders to define success through personal values rather than external accolades. Learn why integrity and perseverance are pivotal in overcoming challenges. Listen to personal anecdotes that highlight the struggles leaders face, and explore the significance of cultivating character within teams to drive positive change. It's all about winning from within!

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Quick takeaways

Character development starts from within, emphasizing the idea that internal growth directly influences external success and leadership effectiveness.

Establishing personal definitions of success rooted in values fosters resilience, guiding leaders to make principled decisions during challenging times.

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Developing the Character of a Winner

The importance of developing character within oneself and within a team is emphasized as a fundamental element of leadership. A leader’s ability to foster an environment that nurtures values is crucial, as character impacts long-term success. An example shared is that of Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, who prioritized improving the quality and character of his company over merely expanding its size. This mindset illustrates that growth must come from within, reinforcing the idea that external success is a natural outcome of internal development.

Intro

2min

Building Character for Sustainable Success

2min

Redefining Success: Winning from Within

7min

Cultivating True Character in Success

16min

Climbing the Uphill Path to Success

3min

Embracing Leadership Challenges

5min

Cultivating Inner and Team Character for Positive Change

3min

As John Maxwell says, “Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.” Today’s lesson from John is all about how you can help your people cultivate the character of a winner in their own lives and leadership!

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to talk about what John has talked about and offer you practical ways to apply it to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

If you become better on the inside, you’ll become better on the outside. If you become bigger on the inside, you’ll become bigger on the outside.

You can’t travel without until you’ve traveled within.

Values are what give you stability.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Developing the Character of a Winner Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Winner and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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