Maxwell Leadership Podcast

In this episode, we’re talking about family relationships. What makes a strong family? And, what should a leader’s family life look like? In part 1, John discusses the importance of expressing appreciation for each other and structuring your schedule by making family time your priority. Jason Brooks (Content Director of John Maxwell Enterprise) makes his debut on the podcast by guest hosting along with Mark Cole. Both Mark and Jason share the intentional practices they implement in order to keep their families strong, close, and growing together. Our BONUS resource for this series is The Strong Family Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/family and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: The Mentor’s Guide to Relationships (download the Bonus Resource for coupon code) Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Jumpstart Your Priorities by John C. Maxwell The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell

In the final installment of this week’s mini-series on John’s new book, Leadershift, we have Ed Bastian, the CEO of Delta Airlines, on the show! John and Ed sit down to discuss Ed’s methods for developing people and creating a healthy culture. Ed also shares some key leadership lessons he’s learned throughout his career and how he prepares himself and his team for crisis situations.   By now, you’ve heard that John C. Maxwell’s new book, Leadershift, is out and already in the hands of growth-minded leaders.    Click here to get your copy!  If you missed either of the previous episodes in this mini-series with Rachel Hollis or Trent Shelton, just visit MaxwellPodcast.com/leadershift and click the link to the episode you missed.  Our BONUS resource for this series is The Leadershift Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/leadershift and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  References:  Leadershift by John C. Maxwell  Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis  Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell  The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell  Good to Great by Jim Collins  The John Maxwell Online Store  The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Today, we’re continuing our mini-series on John’s new book Leadershift, and we’ve got blogger and New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hollis on the show! In this episode, John and Rachel talk about their perspectives on failure and how to stop making excuses. They each pull from principles in their new books, Leadershift and Girl, Stop Apologizing.   To purchase John Maxwell’s new book, Leadershift, click here!  To purchase Rachel Hollis’s new book, Girl, Stop Apologizing, which releases in March of 2019, click here!  We hope you enjoyed John Maxwell’s interview with Trent Shelton yesterday. If you missed that interview or you want to get the notes for this series, you can go to MaxwellPodcast.com/leadershift.   Our BONUS resource for this series is The Leadershift Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/leadershift and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”  References:  Leadershift by John C. Maxwell  Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis  Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell  The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell  Good to Great by Jim Collins  The John Maxwell Online Store  The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast

We are so excited about John’s new book, Leadershift, which releases on February 5, 2019, that we wanted to give you a little something extra this week to celebrate. Recently, John hosted an event with Ed Bastian (the CEO of Delta Airlines), Rachel Hollis (blogger and New York Times bestselling author), and Trent Shelton (former NFL player and motivational speaker). John sat down with each of these leaders for a podcast interview on some of the key principles in the new book. We wanted to celebrate John’s new book by giving you these three interviews over the next three days. In this first bonus episode, John sits down with Trent Shelton to talk about what it takes to inspire and connect with people, how to face your biggest fears, and the secret to Trent’s social media success. Stay tuned tomorrow for John’s interview with Rachel Hollis. Click here to order John’s book, Leadershift. Our BONUS resource for this series is The Leadershift Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/leadershift and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Leadershift by John C. Maxwell Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell Good to Great by Jim Collins The John Maxwell Online Store The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Are you a leader or just a manager? According to John C. Maxwell, a manager’s goal is to do things right. A leader’s goal is to do the right things. In this episode, we’re continuing our discussion on moving from ordinary to extraordinary as a leader. John touches on the importance of realism, change, thinking, attitude, and planning in the journey to becoming extraordinary. Mark and Richard follow up with a discussion on the balance between realism and creativity. How does a leader embrace realistic thinking without smothering the creative fire? They also explore why most people have the “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” mentality––a mentality that thwarts innovation and change. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Ordinary to Extraordinary Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/extraordinary and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell No Limits by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell (pre-order) The John Maxwell Online Store The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast

The only difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the word extra. In this series, John teaches you eight things you need a little extra of in order to be extraordinary. In part one, John tells you the first three things you need to increase your respect, value, compensation, and perception.  Going the extra mile may be the one thing that makes you and your organization stand out among the rest. During Mark and Richard’s discussion, you’ll learn that you cannot exceed expectations if you don’t set them first. You’ll be challenged to identify the areas where you can invest more time and effort so you can become extraordinary.   Our BONUS resource for this series is the Ordinary to Extraordinary Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/extraordinary and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell No Limits by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell Leadershift by John C. Maxwell (Pre-order) The John Maxwell Online Store The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast

In this episode, John covers points six through ten in his lesson on consistent growth. Leaders who take responsibility for their own intentional growth don’t find themselves constantly playing catch-up in a changing world. And, it all start with growth on the inside. John points out that, while many leaders invest in growing in their weaknesses, those who invest in their strengths make the biggest strides in their personal growth. After John’s lesson, Mark and Richard expand on the idea of perfectionism––one of a leader’s greatest obstacles in getting started. How can a leader overcome perfectionist tendencies, and how should a leader look back on past mistakes?  Our BONUS resource for this series is The Consistent Growth Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/consistent and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell JumpStart Your Growth by John C. Maxwell

Leadership is a journey, not a destination. And according to John Maxwell, consistent growth is key to great leadership. Your family, your organization, and your team depend on it. Most people just look at growth as a season or a means to an end, but good leaders don’t stop growing. In this series, John Maxwell talks about 10 key principles for consistent growth and the difference between being goal conscious and growth conscious. Then Mark and Richard dive deep into how growth equals change, and they share some of the toughest challenges they’ve faced on their own journeys of consistent growth. Our BONUS resource for this series is The Consistent Growth Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/consistent and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell JumpStart Your Growth by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

We hope you had a great holiday and that you enjoyed our last series, The Domino Effect. If you stepped up to Mark and Richard’s challenge last week to perform a year-end review, you’ll find this episode extremely helpful and practical. This lesson walks though the systems that John Maxwell has set in place in his own life to maximize his time, increase his capacity, and connect with others.  There’s so much practical, helpful content in this episode that Mark and Richard are going to sit back and let John take the wheel. If you listened to our previous series where we talked about The Domino Effect of personal changes, this lesson falls under the category of performance. If you didn’t listen to that series, you’ll want to check it out at MaxwellPodcast.com/domino. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Create a System Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/system and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: The Domino Effect Series No Limits by John C. Maxwell JumpStart Your Priorities by John C. Maxwell Today Matters by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

It’s our last episode of the year, and you won’t want to miss it! In part two of The Domino Effect Series, John Maxwell continues his lesson on the personal qualities that compound into a successful life. This week, we’re talking about attitude, behavior, and performance. After John’s lesson, Mark and Richard share how these qualities have improved their own lives and leadership. You’ll learn that practice doesn’t make perfect. Instead, practice makes permanent. That’s why the most significant practice you can exercise in your leadership at the end of this year is reflecting back and evaluating your successes, failures, and priorities. Reflection turns experience into insight. So, don’t miss this opportunity to make next year your best year yet! Our BONUS resource for this series is The Domino Effect Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/domino and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.” References: The Thought Boosters or Thought Busters Series Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell The Seven Levels of Change by Rolf Smith The John Maxwell Online Store