Maxwell Leadership Podcast

5 Ways to Win With People

Feb 26, 2025

Explore the vital connection between leadership and relationships. Discover five key strategies to foster strong bonds with others. Learn the importance of remembering names and giving genuine compliments to build rapport. Embrace a positive mindset to overlook past mistakes and enhance teamwork. Delve into how vulnerability in leadership can strengthen communication and collaboration. Gain insights on combining charisma with authenticity for effective influence.

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Quick takeaways

Building genuine relationships is essential for leadership as it fosters trust and enhances team cohesion and performance.

Publicly acknowledging and complimenting team members boosts morale and establishes a culture of appreciation and loyalty within the team.

Deep dives

The Foundation of Leadership: Relationships

Relationships serve as the cornerstone of effective leadership. A strong leader understands that if individuals do not feel connected, they are unlikely to follow. The ability to build relationships and win over people is vital for any leader aspiring to foster a collaborative team environment. Fostering genuine connections cultivates trust, which can enhance team performance and cohesion.

Intro

2min

Five Key Strategies to Win With People

5min

Cultivating Positive Relationships

3min

Building Trust Through Names and Connections

13min

Navigating Charisma in Leadership

2min

The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership

12min

Navigating Vulnerability and Leadership Styles

3min

If leadership is influence, then relationships are the foundation of leadership. What can you do to win with others and grow your relationships? In this episode, John Maxwell shares a lesson on 5 ways that you can do just that!

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to offer you practical ways that you can apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

Relationships are the foundation of leadership.

Look for the best in others.

Let people know that you need them.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 5 Ways to Win with People Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Win and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

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