Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Tough conversations are inevitable in leadership. We all know that. The best leaders lean into tough conversations even though they’re uncomfortable. That’s because great leaders understand that tough conversations usually spark an opportunity for growth and expansion. Whether you’re delivering bad news or correcting someone’s misstep, having the tough conversation with someone honors their potential. This week, John Maxwell teaches how to lean into the conflict and make our people, our organizations, and ourselves better. For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss where leaders often get it wrong when it comes to conflict and how people who tend to avoid necessary conflict can confidently lean in. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Have Tough Conversations Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Tough and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell Winning With People by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

As we conclude our series on self-sabotage, John Maxwell teaches the final five most common self-sabotaging traits for leaders. You’ll learn what to do when you’re surrounded by negative people, how leaders should handle failure, and the importance of having a teachable attitude. For the application portion of this episodes, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share how they have seen some of these leadership barriers in their own lives and in the leaders around them, and how they use John’s remedies for self-sabotage to set themselves up for success as well as the people they lead. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Self-Sabotage Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Sabotage and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

As John Maxwell says, “The hardest person to lead is myself.” We’re human, which means we are constantly getting in the way of our growth and progress. This week, we’re starting a new series that is all about how to recognize and fix the most common self-sabotaging habits in a leader’s life. For this series we’re diving deep into the John Maxwell vault––so deep in fact, you might notice John still has his Ohio accent! Here we will discover the remedies for getting out of our own way During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dissect John’s lesson, share their takeaways, and encourage us to take the time to recognize the self-sabotaging traits in our own lives so that we can begin to get out of our own way. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Self-Sabotage Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Sabotage and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

No one leaves a lasting legacy accidentally. Legacy is something that we must intentionally choose to achieve. It happens over time and throughout our lives, and it determines what we leave behind for generations to come.   This week on the podcast, John Maxwell teaches the practices that leaders must embrace in order to achieve the legacies we choose to leave. For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss the legacies they want to leave and how they are practicing John’s principles to ensure they leave lasting legacies for their families and the people they impact through their leadership.  Our BONUS resource for this episode is the fill-in-the-blank worksheet from John’s lesson. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Legacy and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  References:  Developing The Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell  Change Your World by John C. Maxwell  ChangeYourWorld.com  MaxwellPodcast.com/Melvin  MaxwellPodcast.com/Identify  The John Maxwell Online Store 

Every great leader knows that there is no finish line––growth does not have a destination. The moment a leader believes they have “arrived” is the moment a leader stops growing. In this episode, John Maxwell talks about the importance of being a continual learner and shares ten components of a life-long learner. During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive into how they apply these principles to their own lives. Mark teaches us that the greatest thing we can offer the world is a version of ourselves that is most fully alive. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Become a Life-Long Learner Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Learner and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: JohnMaxwell.com/Growth The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

This week, we are bringing you another incredible speaker who will be a part of our line-up at Live2Lead this year. Tim Elmore is a long-time friend of John Maxwell’s, and, in fact, he’s one of the first people John mentored. Tim is the founder and president of Growing Leaders––an organization that is aimed at developing emerging leaders. Tim and John share some old stories of their time working together, and Tim talks about his latest book, The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership: Embracing the Conflicting Demands of Today’s Workplace. We’re excited for you to hear this conversation, and even more excited for you to hear Tim at Live2Lead 2021! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership Worksheet,” which includes our favorite takeaways from John and Tim’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Paradox and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership by Tim Elmore Live2Lead 2021 Tickets Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

Sometimes, we as leaders don’t see all of the bottom line. Despite what many corporate cultures teach, there’s more to the bottom line than just the financials; there’s also the often-neglected people side of business, and that neglect shows. That neglect is also what veteran CEO Joel Manby discovered when he first stepped into leadership as a young man. So what did Joel learn about changing cultures, and how can you and I benefit from his journey as a leader? That’s the focus of today’s podcast—not only are we excited to share with you Joel’s philsosphy, which he made the basis of his best-selling book, Love Works: Seven Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders, we’re excited to introduce you to Joel through the eyes of John Maxwell and Mark Cole. Three incredible leaders on one insightful—and essential—podcast! Our BONUS resource for this episode is a worksheet for taking notes so you can capture your thoughts while you listen. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Manby and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Love Works by Joel Manby Get Your Tickets to Live2Lead 2021! Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

This week on the podcast we have three of the best leaders in market today joining us to discuss how leadership in the current culture has changed and how leaders can turn the tide for the better. Our conversation today is between John C. Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Jeff Henderson, author of the book, Know What You’re FOR: A Growth Strategy for Work, an Even Better Strategy for Life. As John says in the episode, there’s never been a time when division has been so prevalent amongst leaders and organizations. That’s why the message of FOR is so important right now. In this discussion, you’ll learn how your organization or business can serve people­­, and how leaders and teams can come together to make a true difference in the culture and the world. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Know What You’re FOR Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Henderson and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Know What You’re FOR by Jeff Henderson JeffHenderson.com Live2Lead.com Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

In part two of this series on asking questions, John shares questions five through ten that he asks himself to ensure that he is continually growing and adding value to others. You will learn the importance of getting in and staying in your strength zone as well as taking time to think as a leader. For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss how these questions have helped shaped their own leadership and why getting in your strength zone is not something to wait for but to work towards. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Questions I Ask Myself as a Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Questions and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Live2Lead 2021 Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

In this week’s episode, we begin a new series on “Questions I Ask Myself as a Leader.” In this two-part series, John Maxwell shares the questions he poses to himself to make sure he is continually growing and adding value to others. When we don’t ask ourselves good questions as leaders, we miss out on identifying potential blind spots in our leadership and opportunities to grow. For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about how John’s questions have made them better leaders. They will also challenge you to think about the last time you invested in yourself, and to examine the questions to ask yourself in order to keep growing. Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Questions I Ask Myself as a Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Questions and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Live2Lead 2021 Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store