Maxwell Leadership Podcast

The Growing Leader

Dec 6, 2023

John Maxwell teaches about the importance of confidence and courage in leadership. He shares five decisions that have shaped his life and emphasizes the significance of delegation and empowerment. The speakers discuss the role of confidence in leadership and reflect on personal values and legacy.

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Quick takeaways

Great leaders have confidence in themselves and others.

Courage is the willingness to let go of the familiar.

Deep dives

Confidence: The Key to Successful Leadership

Confidence is vital for leaders to inspire and motivate others. Great leaders are confident in themselves, their vision, and their people. A confident leader instills confidence in their team. Confidence stimulates creativity and discovery of answers. Leaders must maintain confidence even in difficult times.

Nurture Confidence and Courage for Personal Growth

01:43

Establishing Courage: The Power of Commitment and Tenacity

01:24

Reflect, Decide, Act

00:41

Introduction

2min

Importance of Confidence and Growth

6min

Five Decisions That Have Shaped My Life

3min

The Myth of Leadership: Delegation and Empowerment

4min

The Importance of Confidence in Leadership

20min

Reflecting on Values and Legacy

4min

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 willingness to let go of the familiar.

- People don’t follow titles, they follow courage.

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

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