

Maxwell Leadership Podcast
John Maxwell
The Maxwell Leadership Podcast is a regular examination of what it means to be a transformational leader—someone who daily influences people to think, speak, and act to make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others. This podcast will teach you the principles, practices, and process of becoming a transformational leader because leadership isn’t an event—it’s an uphill journey. Every week we will offer a free tool to help you on this journey, so let leadership authority Dr. John C. Maxwell show you the way.
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Oct 11, 2023 • 46min
Bigger on the Inside
Discover how being bigger on the inside can lead to greater influence. Learn about the characteristics of inside-out leaders, the importance of credibility, and the role of character in leadership. Uncover the significance of taking responsibility as a leader and the impact it can have on personal growth. Explore how internal leadership complements external leadership and the challenges of leadership in today's reality.

Oct 4, 2023 • 51min
Love + Work with Marcus Buckingham
Marcus Buckingham, author of Love + Work, discusses the connection between love and work and the impact it has on achieving excellence. He explores the importance of leading well, embracing individuality, and identifying red threads for joy and fulfillment. They also discuss finding fulfillment in work and life, expressing gratitude, and promoting the upcoming Live2Lead event.

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Sep 27, 2023 • 37min
Born to Shine with Kendra Scott
Kendra Scott, a celebrated fashion designer and businesswoman, shares her journey of building her company from $500. She discusses her book 'Born to Shine' and the upcoming 'Live to Lead' event. Topics include entrepreneurship, women in leadership, toxic positivity vs optimism, and the power of leadership and core values.

Sep 20, 2023 • 44min
Leveling Up with Ryan Leak
Ryan Leak, an accomplished author, speaker, leadership coach, and filmmaker, joins Mark Cole on the podcast. They discuss the importance of embracing failure, taking risks, and building resilience for future success. They also share personal stories and strategies for overcoming doubts. Plus, they promote an upcoming event and emphasize the significance of prioritizing family. Don't miss this insightful episode!

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Sep 13, 2023 • 43min
How Leaders Make the Tough Call
John Maxwell, Traci Morrow, and Mark Cole discuss the importance of making tough calls as a leader. They provide eight effective ways to navigate and make difficult decisions, emphasizing the significance of doubt, thorough decision-making, seeking counsel, and making decisions based on principles. They also highlight the importance of aligning tough decisions with personal values and the role of consensus, conscience, and effective communication in the decision-making process.

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Sep 6, 2023 • 39min
Leadership Landmines (Part 2)
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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Aug 30, 2023 • 44min
Leadership Landmines (Part 1)
John Maxwell introduces a new series on 10 leadership landmines, discussing the consequences of neglecting them. They cover the first four landmines: past success, losing touch, betrayal, and failure to think realistically. The importance of facing reality, being honest, and seeking advice is emphasized. They also discuss avoiding complacency and continuously growing as a leader. The podcast also mentions the influence of Richard Chancy and the challenge of leading assistant general managers at Wawa.

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Aug 23, 2023 • 45min
A Leadership Attitude Adjustment
Leaders need to adjust their attitude for positive change. Attitude determines performance and outcomes. Choice is crucial for growth. Developing and maintaining a positive attitude is challenging but essential. An upcoming event on leadership innovation. Attitude plays a vital role in organizations and teamwork.

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Aug 16, 2023 • 42min
Become an Invaluable Leader: Live with Don Yaeger
Don Yaeger, expert on growth and determination, discusses the journey of being an invaluable leader. Topics include: the role of learning in being a great team player, being invaluable without being the MVP, and the correlation between success and humility.

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Aug 9, 2023 • 42min
Atomic Habits with James Clear
We are so excited to bring you this special episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast in which we invite James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, to discuss how to transform our lives through the habits we form. James will be one of the featured speakers at Day to Grow this coming Monday, August 14th, in Orlando, Florida! Since this event is just around the corner, in this episode we share how you can get a virtual ticket for just $99 (reg. $179)! Key takeaways: Strategies and tools to build transformative habits How habits shape our sense of self Four stages of habits Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Atomic Habits Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from this conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Atomic and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource. This episode is sponsored by BELAY: Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY - pairing you with vetted U.S. Virtual Assistants, so you can focus on what matters. To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their Ultimate Guide to Working with a Virtual Assistant. This resource has everything you need to get started, grow, and succeed with your new VA. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access. References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Atomic Habits by James Clear Get your virtual Day to Grow ticket here! (Use code VIRTUAL99 at checkout!) Sign up for the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan Shop the Maxwell Leadership Online Store