Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast #369: How Leaders Develop the Potential of Others
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Nov 6, 2025 Leaders can unlock team potential by seeing individuals as valuable assets. The hosts emphasize nurturing growth through specific encouragement and tailoring development to each person. They discuss the power of authentic feedback and trust, framing criticism as an investment in future potential. Stretching team members beyond their comfort zones is crucial, with intentional opportunities leading to leadership growth. Creating clear pathways for development and focusing on emotional worthiness are essential for cultivating a thriving organization.
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Developing Others Is The Leader's Greatest Return
- Developing others is the greatest legacy a leader can leave according to John Maxwell's framework.
- Leaders must discover potential seeds in people and cultivate them intentionally.
Check Your Motive Before Developing Others
- Ask yourself why you want to be in leadership and examine your motive honestly.
- See people as valuable assets to develop, not just means to your results.
Find What Energizes Each Person
- Learn what energizes each person by studying past successes and natural gravities.
- Use those signals to place people where they can grow and contribute their best.
