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

One of John Maxwell's favorite leadership exercises is his year-end review. This is the time John takes every year to reflect on what he's learned, what worked, and what needs to change. In the spirit of reflection, we put this series together to set you up for your own year-end review. We're calling this series The Domino Effect because John is going to walk you through the areas of your life that affect everything else. And you know what? It all starts with thinking and reflection. We hope this series puts into perspective the value of reflection, because reflection turns experience into insight. At the end of John's lesson, Mark and Richard pick up the discussion on the importance of change in light of The Domino Effect. If you want to begin the next year more equipped to make the necessary changes in your life and your organization, don't miss this episode. And mark your calendar for part two, which releases next week. 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

What you appreciate appreciates; what you depreciate depreciates. In this episode, we're talking about gratitude as John discusses the final three laws of achieving lifetime growth. To help you apply these laws, Richard and Mark talk about the importance of knowing your purpose and practicing gratitude in your leadership. Their challenge to you this week is to reflect on your leadership and examine the impact you're making on your team and those closest to you. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Growth and Gratitude Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/growth and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: The Laws of Lifetime Growth by Dan Sullivan and Catherine Nomura Falling Upward by Richard Rohr Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell 25 Ways to Win with People by John C. Maxwell The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store

Today, we're launching a new series called Growth and Gratitude! In this series, John adapts six laws from The Laws of Lifetime Growth by Dan Sullivan and Catherine Nomura to his own principles for growth. These laws are like mirrors––tools that allow you to reflect on your behavior and determine if you're supporting or undermining your personal growth. If you're looking toward the future with apprehension, this lesson will help you begin to look forward with anticipation. Next week, we'll continue the series by discussing gratitude. Our BONUS resource for this series is the Growth and Gratitude Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/growth and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." References: The Laws of Lifetime Growth by Dan Sullivan and Catherine Nomura 25 Ways to Win with People by John C. Maxwell The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell The John Maxwell Online Store