Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Knowing when to lead is just as important as knowing what to do and where to go. That’s why we’re beginning a new series on the Tests of Timing. John Maxwell explains that, when it comes to making good timing decisions, environment is everything. So, throughout this two-part series, he walks us through a step-by-step guide complete with key questions at every step to help you test whether the environment is right for the decision you need to make.   During the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss how they’ve implemented these tests in the John Maxwell Enterprise and how the courage to make big decisions comes from giving yourself permission to fail. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Tests of Timing Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Timing and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Today we’re releasing another Best of John Maxwell at Live2Lead! This talk is from last year when John was preparing to release his latest book, The Leader’s Greatest Return. This is one of our favorite messages from John, and we’re confident you’ll learn so much as you listen! Don’t forget, this year’s Live2Lead is on October 9, 2020, and for the first time we’re going virtual! We have an amazing speaker lineup that we’re stoked to share with you. Get your tickets and learn all about Live2Lead 2020 at JohnMaxwell.com/Virtual! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Leader’s Greatest Return Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Greatest and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: JohnMaxwell.com/Virtual The Leader’s Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Podcast family! We are so excited to bring you the hardest working man in entertainment together with the hardest working man in motivation––Steve Harvey and John Maxwell. Steve is a man who needs no introduction and we are beyond excited to have him as a speaker at Live2Lead 2020! In fact, he and John sat down to record this episode and talk about a new digital product they’ve created together, Elevate Your Communication! This new digital course will be available for sale at Live2Lead, so if you haven’t yet grabbed your ticket, go to JohnMaxwell.com/Virtual and make sure you join us on October 9th! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Elevate Your Communication Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John and Steve’s talk. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Elevate and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: JohnMaxwell.com/Virtual VaultEmpowers.com Jump by Steve Harvey Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

As we’ve mentioned in the past few episodes, on October 9th Live2Lead is going virtual! Recently, we’ve been sharing some great conversations from John and content from our speaker line-up for this year’s event. But, we also wanted to add something else to the mix to help you on your leadership journey. We wanted to offer you some of John’s best of Live2Lead lessons here on the podcast, so you can get a taste of what you’re in for this year! Today we’re releasing “The Best of Live2Lead: How to Leadershift Successfully!” This is from one of John’s sessions from our 2018 event in which John talks about the book he was preparing to release at the time, Leadershift! We’ll be releasing another Best of Live2Lead episode a couple Fridays from now as well. But in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this episode about what it takes to make successful leadership adjustments. And, be sure to get your tickets to Live2Lead 2020 at JohnMaxwell.com/Virtual. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Leadershift Successfully Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/HowToLeadershift and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: JohnMaxwell.com/Virtual Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Today Matters by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Hey Podcast listeners! As you know, we’re setting aside a few episodes over the next few weeks to highlight some of the incredible speakers who will join us for Live2Lead 2020. Today, we’re excited to share a talk from Alan Mulally, former CEO of Boeing and the Ford Motor Company. Alan’s leadership helped Ford beat bankruptcy and become the only Big Three car company that didn’t take a federal bailout in the early 2000s. We’ve pulled this talk from 2015 when Alan joined us for our event Exchange to share his journey with Ford and the leadership lessons he learned along the way. Be sure to get your ticket and hear Alan Mulally live on October 9th for Live2Lead 2020 at JohnMaxwell.com/Virtual. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Driving Ford Through Crisis Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Alan’s talk. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Ford and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: JohnMaxwell.com/Virtual Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

On January 26, 2021, John C. Maxwell will release his next book Change Your World! John himself says that this is the book he was created to write! So, we are very excited to give you a behind the scenes look into why John wrote the book in this one-on-one conversation between Mark Cole and John Maxwell. Change Your World aims to show people how to be a positive change agent in the lives of others. Here are the facts: our world is in trouble, there is an answer, and you are a part of that answer. Join us in this episode to hear John’s inspiration behind the book, AND be sure to join us virtually on October 9th for Live2Lead 2020, where you will learn how be a positive change agent in your world. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Change Your World Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Live2Lead and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: JohnMaxwell.com/Virtual Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Yes, today is Tuesday. And, yes, we are releasing this podcast episode a day early. So, please rest assured that Tuesday did not somehow pass you by without your knowledge, and that you are, indeed, NOT going crazy! We wanted to release this episode early because we just couldn’t wait another 24 hours to share the news… We’re excited to announce that, this year, you can attend Live2Lead virtually! If you haven’t heard, Live2Lead is our live annual leadership conference, and once again we have quite the lineup of speakers. So, in this episode, Mark Cole and John Maxwell have a timeless conversation about what it means to have a calling and purpose, and they share all the details you need to buy your tickets to Live2Lead 2020! Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Calling and Purpose Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Live2Lead and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: JohnMaxwell.com/Virtual Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

We say often on the podcast that there is a leadership deficit in our country and in the world. That means there is a huge need for leaders to step up and make change. But so many leaders talk themselves out of leading because they feel they don’t have enough influence or opportunities. In this episode, John encourages everyone that you can lead right now by starting wherever you are, using what you have, and doing what you can. He talks about influence and opportunities, and how to gain more of each. Join Mark Cole and Traci Morrow in the application portion of the episode as they share their own stories of stepping into leadership and discuss the great things that happen when you lean into the leadership needs around you. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Lead Now Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Now and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: The 360° Leader by John C. Maxwell The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie The John Maxwell Online Store

In the second part of our series “Halftime Adjustments,” John Maxwell shares two more adjustments that leaders need to make to effectively lead in the second half of this year. He discusses the importance of embracing unchanging values in an unpredictable world and the need for emotional strength during challenging times. For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into the values of The John Maxwell Enterprise and how those values have helped the organization navigate the challenges of 2020. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Halftime Adjustments Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Halftime and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Plato’s Lemonade Stand: Stirring Change into Something Great by Tom Morris The Mentor’s Guide to Building a Championship Team online course by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

In this new, two-part series, John Maxwell talks about the difference between good coaches and great coaches, and he gives guidance on how we can apply effective “halftime adjustments” to our leadership and organizations in the second half of the year. Mark Cole is joined by Chris Goede during the application portion of this episode to discuss the first two adjustments that John teaches. They discuss common thinking hang-ups that stifle fluid progress and the importance of leadership adjustments and agility.  Our BONUS resource for this series is the Halftime Adjustments Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Halftime and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Plato’s Lemonade Stand: Stirring Change into Something Great by Tom Morris The Mentor’s Guide to Building a Championship Team online course by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store