Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Leadership Landmines (Part 2)

Sep 6, 2023

In this podcast, Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue discussing the 10 Leadership Landmines. They highlight the importance of leading by example, aligning words and actions, and personal growth for success in leadership roles. They also emphasize the value of developing people, promoting from within, and the power of coaching.

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Quick takeaways

Leadership must be visual, and leaders need to lead by example to gain trust and credibility.

Advancement should come from personal growth and not just a position.

Overcoming personal insecurities is crucial to effective leadership.

Deep dives

Inconsistency in Words and Actions

A leader must ensure that there is consistency between what they say and what they do. People follow leaders based on their example, not just their words. Leadership must be visual, and leaders need to lead by example to gain trust and credibility.

The Difference Between Temporary and Permanent Overwhelm

00:24

Introduction

3min

Aligning Words and Actions for Leadership

10min

Reflections on Past Mistakes and Leadership Landmines

4min

The Importance of Personal Growth and Advancement in Leadership

18min

Leadership Development and the Power of Coaching

4min

Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue our series on Leadership Landmines. Last week John Maxwell taught the first 5 landmines, and this week he’ll teach you landmines 6-10. These are areas of leadership that, if neglected, can cost you, your culture, and your organization dearly. But if you can learn how to avoid them, you can take your leadership to a whole new level.

Key Takeaways:

· Leadership is visual; example is key

· Your goals do not ensure your future, your growth does

· “It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.” –Harvey Firestone

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

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