In this podcast, they discuss the importance of continual improvement and setting goals, the concept of admitting when you're wrong, the power of consistency, and the significance of regular check-ins for personal and team growth plans. They also highlight the importance of aligning your message, culture, and methods for success.
Continuous improvement is the path from ordinary to extraordinary.
Admitting mistakes fosters wisdom, growth, and trust in leadership.
Deep dives
Importance of daily improvement
John Maxwell discusses the significance of daily improvement and the impact it can have on personal growth. He shares his own experiences and emphasizes the need to set goals in intellectual, physical, spiritual, and relational areas to ensure continuous improvement. He encourages listeners to choose discomfort in order to establish habits that lead to positive attitudes and lifestyles.
Admitting mistakes as a sign of growth
Maxwell highlights the importance of admitting mistakes and how it reflects wisdom and growth. He encourages leaders to overcome the fear of being wrong, as it allows for personal development and gaining wisdom over time. By admitting mistakes, leaders demonstrate humility and create an environment of trust and transparency.
The role of daily actions in life change
Maxwell emphasizes that life change occurs through consistent daily actions. He advises listeners to focus on changing something they do daily to bring about desired results. By setting measurable goals and consistently taking action, individuals can create positive habits and ultimately change their lives.
The power of focus and goal setting
Maxwell stresses the importance of focus and goal setting for personal and professional growth. He encourages individuals to set realistic expectations and identify areas for improvement that are essential to their success. By tracking progress and measuring goals, individuals can stay accountable and motivated on their growth journey.
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 improvement.
- Continual change is essential for continual improvement.
- Is what you’re doing today getting you closer to your goal tomorrow?
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Improve Every Day Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/EveryDay and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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