Maxwell Leadership Podcast

What Serving Others Has Taught Me

Jan 29, 2025

The discussion highlights the transformative power of serving others in leadership. John Maxwell shares lessons learned, emphasizing that leaders should prioritize the needs of their team over personal ambitions. By valuing people and fostering collaboration, leaders can achieve greater fulfillment. The conversation also dives into the joy of selfless leadership and the importance of nurturing future leaders. Ultimately, it showcases that true success lies in the impact we make on others, fostering a significant and meaningful life.

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Quick takeaways

Effective leadership is rooted in serving others, which shifts focus from personal success to team growth and fulfillment.

Collaboration and valuing diverse perspectives within a team enhance innovation and lead to better outcomes in leadership.

Deep dives

The Essence of Servant Leadership

Serving others is fundamental to effective leadership, as it shifts the focus from a leader's personal success to the growth of their team. John Maxwell emphasizes that great leaders prioritize helping others achieve what they want, which fosters mutual respect and collaboration. He recalls a pivotal moment from his early leadership when he recognized the importance of serving rather than being served, leading to a profound change in his approach. By valuing people and making a concerted effort to add value to their lives, leaders can create an environment where everyone thrives together.

Intro

2min

Embracing Servant Leadership

5min

The Power of Servanthood in Leadership

6min

The Power of Servant Leadership

13min

The Fulfillment of Servant Leadership

5min

John Maxwell often says that a great leader serves others! In this episode, he’s sharing 3 things that serving others has taught him throughout his leadership journey.

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to talk about servant leadership and how you can apply what John has shared to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

- Leaders add value to others by serving them.

- One of us is not as smart as all of us.

- The moment I started valuing people, I found that fulfillment comes in living a significant life

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

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