Today, we’re going to talk about all your mistakes! Just kidding! We’re actually going to talk about how to make the most of your mistakes! John, as well as any successful leader, will tell you that if you’re going to be successful, you need to stop fearing failure. Sometimes mistakes teach us our greatest lessons. That’s why we need to start thinking of our mistakes as assets, not liabilities. After John teaches how to make the most of our mistakes, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to discuss times when they’ve made the most of their mistakes and how to apply the principles from John’s lesson into your own life and leadership. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Making the Most of Our Mistakes Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Mistake and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST for %15 off) Relevant Episode: Redefining Failure Relevant Episode: Failure is Not Final The John Maxwell Online Store

Do you think great leaders have the ability to lead anyone and everyone? The answer may surprise you. You see, there are factors that limit how far others are able to go and how far we, as leaders, can take them. Today, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow begin a new series on Leadership Limitations. In part one, John Maxwell will teach the four major factors that determine the limitations of the people we lead. Next week, in part two, John will teach on the five factors that determine how far we, as leaders, can take our people. Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Leadership Limitations Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by clicking “Download the Bonus Resource” below. References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Real-life Marriage by Traci Morrow Developing The Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST for 15% off at checkout this week only) Download the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Get Your Tickets to Live2Lead! The Three E’s of Developing Leaders

This week we are talking about making a difference in your world. Whether that be in your business, family, or community, we believe that big change starts with people like you––with leaders like you. In this episode, John Maxwell will share the most important attributes a leader must possess in order to be a difference maker. For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede examine some of these key attributes in their own leadership and in those they lead. If you want to make a difference, but feel like you don’t know how, don’t miss this episode! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Are You a Difference Maker Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Difference and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Change Your World by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at check out for 15% off this week only) ChangeYourWorld.com Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Let me ask you a question: are you a player, or are you a pretender? Sometimes it can be harder to see the difference in ourselves than it is to see it others. So, today we begin a series in which John Maxwell teaches the difference between players and pretenders and how the world needs more leaders who will lead authentically and add value to their people. For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow will be back to deep dive into John’s lesson and offer some application for you to apply this to your own life and leadership! They also have a special offer just for you, plus they read a comment from one of our listeners in the Philippines! Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Players vs. Pretenders Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Player and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource. References: Watch this episode on YouTube! The Leader’s Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off. Only valid March 9 – March 16, 2022) Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Relevant Episode: How to Become a Life-Long Learner Relevant Episode: The DNA of Great Decision Making Relevant Episode: The Price Tag of Leadership

In this podcast, Mark Cole and Chris Goede talk about five things that don't require talent for personal growth and leadership development. They discuss the importance of teachability and continuous learning, as well as the value of taking responsibility and showing initiative. They also explore the myth of doing it all as a leader and emphasize the power of delegation. The hosts share personal anecdotes and highlight the impact of being teachable on personal and leadership growth. The podcast ends with a listener's feedback and a promotion for a leadership development business opportunity.

Last week we learned that great teachers know it’s all about the student. They even know their students as well as their material. In this episode, John continues his lesson on how great leaders are great teachers and offers two more tips on how to become a better guide for the people you lead!  For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss creating a safe environment for students to learn, and the important roles that passion and purpose play when it comes to being a great guide.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Great Leaders Are Great Teachers Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Teacher and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  References:  Watch this episode on YouTube  Become a Maxwell Leadership Corporate Facilitator  Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan  Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell (Use code COLOMBIA at checkout for 15% off this week only)  The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership 25th Anniversary Edition by John C. Maxwell (Use code COLOMBIA at checkout for 15% off this week only) 

This week, we are continuing with part two of our series on Players vs. Pretenders. In this lesson, John talks about integrity, making hard choices, and finishing strong. You definitely don’t want to miss this lesson! For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive into how they apply John’s principles in their own leadership, and they offer some application to help you take this lesson and make it a reality in your own life. Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Players vs. Pretenders Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Player and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Listen to this episode on YouTube! The Leader’s Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST for 15% off at checkout this week only) Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue their series with John Maxwell on the five things that don't require talent. They discuss the importance of prioritizing passion, embracing courage, and the power of encouragement for success. They also explore the significance of initiative and patience in achieving goals, and highlight the transformative power of passion in driving positive change.

The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast exists is to add value to leaders who multiply value to others. And, this week, we wanted to add value to you by teaching you how to make winning a habit in the new year. So, in this episode John Maxwell is going to talk about the importance of preparation and separation––preparation for the things that increase your chances of winning and separation from the things that hurt your chances of winning. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about the things they do daily to make winning a habit in their own lives. They remind us that the reason many leaders don’t achieve the success they dream of is because they focus too much on winning and not enough on the process. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Make Winning a Habit Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Habit and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource." References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Today Matters by John C. Maxwell The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

Leadership experts John C. Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow discuss key questions leaders should ask before embarking on new ventures. They delve into the role of passion and vision alignment, the concept of stress, and the risks of inaction. The podcast provides practical insights and a downloadable worksheet for self-reflection.