Maxwell Leadership Podcast

In the final episode of John’s incredible series, “The Leader’s Greatest,” John wraps up this powerful teaching with the final five, raising some questions: What is the leader’s greatest joy? Their greatest mistake? Their greatest prayer? Their greatest return? And finally, what can a leader say is their greatest recognition? John will provide answers to all of those questions with practical and powerful teaching, and Mark Cole will be joined yet again by Jason Brooks to discuss the leader’s greatest recognition and their greatest wisdom in a way that  drills down to the foundational elements of those two topics. As they discuss, Mark shares some incredible leadership insights that you will want to capture and put into practice immediately, regardless of where you are as a leader. Once again it will be highly beneficial for you to keep up with John’s teaching, as well as jot down Mark’s thoughts, which is why our BONUS resource for this series is the Leader’s Greatest Worksheet. It includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching and provides ample room for additional notes. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeadersGreatest and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” This is the final episode in this series, so don’t miss out on the wisdom John and Mark have to share. It’s the perfect way for you to experience “The Leader’s Greatest” in your own life! References: 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 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Last week on the podcast, John shared the first five of the greatest things that can happen to a leader, and Mark Cole sat down with Jason Brooks for a deep dive into two of John’s points. The conversation was not only robust, it was practical and insightful for anyone leading in this current culture. This week, John returns with his next five thoughts on the leader’s greatest, and they are can’t-miss wisdom that will accelerate your leadership. And once again, Mark Cole will be joined by Jason Brooks to break down one or two specific points as well as how and why they will impact your leadership today. As usual, you’ll definitely want to keep up with John’s teaching notes, which is why our BONUS resource for this series is the Leader’s Greatest Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeadersGreatest and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” That’s LeadersGreatest—no apostrophe! So grab a pen, grab a seat, and get ready to spend the next half hour on the edge of it as John shares the next five observations from his talk on “The Leader’s Greatest.” References: 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 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

How would it help your leadership if someone were to share with you the greatest benefits and dangers a leader faces? If you’re thinking it would make a significant difference to you, then you’re in luck. This week on the podcast, John brings us the first five of the greatest things that can happen to a leader: the leader’s greatest victory, the leader’s greatest asset, the leader’s greatest weight, the leader’s greatest discipline, and the leader’s greatest handicap. After John’s teaching, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks spend time going deep on two of John’s points—it’s a session of application that’s unlike anything you’ve heard from them before. This episode is the first of three on this topic, so you’ll definitely want to keep track of what’s being taught. Fortunately, our BONUS resource for this series is the Leader’s Greatest Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LeadersGreatest and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: 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 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

This week, we’ve put together a very special episode for our podcast listeners! During most of our usual episodes, John teaches a lesson and Mark Cole and his co-host follow up with application meant to help you grow as a leader and multiply your influence. The goal is to make you better so you can change your world. That’s why, for this episode, we’ve pulled together five of John’s best teaching moments from our most popular podcast episodes. We are bringing you the VERY BEST of John Maxwell in this episode so you can absorb some of John’s greatest teaching points. This episode will help you, and you can multiply what you learn by downloading this episode’s Bonus Resource. The BONUS resource for this episode is the Best Of John Maxwell Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/BestOf and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: MarcusBuckingham.com Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell The Leader’s Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

Failure is perhaps the biggest fear standing between most people and their dreams. The author Robert Schuller used to ask, “What would you attempt to do if you knew you wouldn’t fail?” In this episode, John Maxwell asks, “What have you learned from your failure?” If you want to achieve big things, failure is inevitable. But it’s what we learn (and whether we learn) from our failure that can determine our success. Today, you’ll hear John Maxwell summarize three major chapters from his book Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn to help you gain a better perspective on failure and take your next step to success. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Learn and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn by John C. Maxwell Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn for Kids Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn for Teens Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

In part two of “Encouragement Changes Everything,” John shares five key things that every person desires in their life, and how this can help us identify ways that we can encourage our people. During the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss how encouragement can empower others to accomplish greater things they ever thought possible. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Encouragement Changes Everything Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Encourage and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com Think on These Things by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Get ready to be encouraged! In this two-part series, John Maxwell shares 5 points on just how potent and impactful the gift of encouragement can be. It has the power to motivate, inspire, and empower others to change their world! And, when we encourage others, it has the power to change our world as well. During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss encouragement and the huge role it continues to play in Jason’s life after receiving his cancer diagnosis in the spring of 2020. This is an incredibly inspiring and touching episode that you certainly do not want to miss. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Encouragement Change Everything Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Encourage and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com Think on These Things by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

This week we’re continuing our series with Rob Hoskins, President of OneHope and co-author of Change Your World. In part two, Rob, John Maxwell, and Mark Cole are in Guatemala talking about what they’re currently learning and what they are most excited about. Rob and John discuss the imperatives of a teachable spirit, asking questions, and seeking guidance when it comes to self-improvement. They also discuss how great leaders get joy from imparting wisdom to others and share some thoughts on self-deprecating humor. Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Leadership, Communication, and Veracity Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Hoskins and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: OneHope.net Change Your World by John C. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins ChangeYourWorld.com The John Maxwell Online Store

Rob Hoskins, President of OneHope, joins John Maxwell and Mark Cole to discuss providing what people need as leaders and practicing veracity in turbulent times. They talk about impactful conversations, authentic communication, and the importance of credible leadership during crises. The conversation extends to leadership and communication in Guatemala amidst riots, emphasizing compassionate leadership and effective communication.

This week on the podcast, John Maxwell and Mark Cole are back together in person to share inspiring stories of the impact that the Change Your World movement has had around the globe in the first 100 days of its launch! Get ready to be inspired! You’ll be encouraged that you don’t have to start big, and you don’t even have to be great to make an impact––you just have to start! You’re going to hear stories of how people are using Change Your World to make a difference in the U.S. Justice System, in their communities, and in their marriages. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the First 100 Days of Change Your World Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Episode151 and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Change Your World by John C. Maxwell ChangeYourWorld.com Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store