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- [Maxwell Leadership Guide to New Year's Resolutions: 5 Reasons They (Mostly) Fail](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-5-reasons-fail/) - 20% isn’t a stellar average rate of success. A number like that doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. And yet, every year, millions of Americans make a vow to change their lives for the better in a tradition that only 1 in 5 sees to fruition – the New Year’s resolution. The problem New Year’s resolutions run
- [5 Ways a Mentor Should Motivate Your Personal Development](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mentor-motivate-personal-development/) - Your friend recommends a song that becomes your new go-to workout anthem. Your boss teaches you a trick that shaves minutes off a task. Your father tells you a joke that you repeat at parties for years to come. Whether we know it or not, we become like those we spend our time with. And
- [Manuscripts and Melodies: Why I Started Writing Music at 75 Years Old](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/manuscripts-and-melodies/) - The reason I started writing books was to move my message farther than my voice could carry it alone. I’ve always been passionate about adding value to people and helping them bring powerful, positive change to their world. Early in my career, the way I did that was through my speaking. Then one day, I
- [Lift Your Lid: The Best Time to Grow is Today](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/lift-your-lid-the-best-time-to-grow-is-today/) - Somewhere today, a young person is working hard at their desk, hoping to be considered for a promotion. Somewhere today, an older person thinks about their looming retirement and hopes to find something productive to do with their next phase of life. Somewhere today, hundreds of thousands of people, young and old, dream of a
- [3 Ways to Leverage Learning for Your Professional Development](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leverage-learning-for-professional-development/) - One of the most influential people in the golf world for many years was Harvey Penick. His career began at the age of only eight years old when he began caddying for the Austin Country Club in Austin, Texas. Only five years later he became the club’s assistant pro. In 1923, at age 19, he
- [3 Ways to Leverage Everything (Even Failure) for Your Personal Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leverage-everything-for-personal-growth/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal development resource, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost personal and professional leadership experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for personal growth teaches you how to use everything – even losses – to
- [Legendary Brands and the Engine that Runs Them](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/legendary-brands-and-the-engine-that-runs-them/) - In each industry, you can usually find companies that stand out. If you run one of these stand-out businesses, your customers don’t just buy from you; they love you. They buy your T-shirts and stickers so they can declare to the world that they are associated with your company. They wait in long lines to
- [Leading With Integrity, and the Tests You Will Face](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-with-integrity/) - Every leader intends to lead themselves and their organization with integrity. I have never once had a leader who struggled with integrity and was anything less than heartbroken at the turn of events. So, how does a leader with such great intentions fall in the area of integrity? Your Integrity Will be Tested Integrity is
- [Executive Coaching: The Character Choices Every Leader Makes](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-character-choices/) - A lot has been written about the importance of character when leading, and rightfully so. A leader without high character will breed insecurity and distrust in the people they lead. But what does character look like in a leader? We often speak about integrity and honesty, but is there more? Your Character Is Showing Character
- [Why Leaders Should Focus on Improving Their Communication Skills](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leaders-improve-communication-skills/) - Effective communication serves as the cornerstone upon which successful leadership is built. John Maxwell emphasizes this fundamental truth in his recent book, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication. Let's explore why honing communication skills is paramount for any leader's journey towards success. 1. BUILDING TRUST AND CONNECTION. Communication is the conduit through which trust and
- [How to Keep Your Star Performers Away from the Transfer Portal](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/keep-your-star-performers-away-from-the-transfer-portal/) - In the past, if a college football player no longer wanted to play for the school where they were enrolled, they could enter a transfer process that required them to sit out a year and comply with other restrictions. Today, with the creation of the transfer portal, any student-athlete may declare their intentions to transfer
- [5 Ways to Make Your Communication More Powerful by Keeping it Uncomplicated](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/keep-your-communication-uncomplicated/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s communication resource, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost communication experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for relational and presentational connection contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. One Sunday, a pastor shook
- [It's Time for Your Year-End Leadership Checkup](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/its-time-for-your-year-end-leadership-checkup-2/) - As another year comes to a close, it is a great time to pause and consider where you are in your leadership journey.
- [Corporate Team Leaders: Is This Habit Communicating Distrust to Your Team?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/is-this-habit-communicating-distrust-to-your-team/) - Miss Pray was my seventh-grade teacher at Woodrow Junior High School in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was in her seventies back then but sharp as a tack. Her thick white hair was always perfectly groomed, and her skin was taut across her strong cheekbones. She was intense, a disciplinarian who didn’t choose to smile much.
- [Is it Your Job as a Leader to Motivate Your Team?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/is-it-your-job-as-a-leader-to-motivate-your-team/) - When I ask leaders what they think the job of a leader is, they often answer that their motivation is to motivate. When I ask why they don’t just hire motivated people, they are unsure what to say. My point: Can you motivate someone else?
- [Is Impatience Sabotaging Your Potential?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/is-impatience-sabotaging-your-potential/) - What goal or desire are you rushing toward? What is it that you just can’t wait to see unfold in your life? It often seems the thing we want most can take the longest to manifest. And while we’re waiting, it can be tempting to try making something happen—find a solution to your problem or
- [5 Ways to Increase Your Confidence as a Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/increase-your-confidence/) - One of the most important characteristics of strong leaders is their confidence in themselves. If you find a leader who is not confident in their ability as a leader, you will find a team or organization that is less than fully engaged. We are positively influenced by confident people. Developing Your Confidence Day-by-Day Just like
- [3 Inclusive Communication Habits Every Leader Should Adopt](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/inclusive-leadership-communication/) - What makes you feel valued and included in your work life? Is it your company’s policies and values? The people you work with and for? Chances are, it’s all the above. But it mostly comes down to our leaders. What leaders say and do make up to 70% of whether someone feels included at work.
- [10 Practical Ways to Improve Your Listening as a Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/improve-your-listening/) - Have you ever encountered someone in a leadership role who always seems to have the answers but doesn’t take the time to listen to others? What kind of results do they get from their team? The ability to listen is a skill that sets leaders apart. Legendary college basketball coach John Wooden believed that an
- [The IF Factor: Turning Adversity into Opportunity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/if-factor-adversity-into-opportunity/) - Adversity is inevitable. Challenges, setbacks, disappointment, criticism – you won’t be able to avoid these for long. The most important question is, how will you respond to adversity? If there is anyone with reason enough to respond to his circumstances with a negative attitude, it’s Rob Mendez. Rob was born with what they call tetra-amelia
- [Humility and Personal Growth: 4 Ways to Stay Teachable](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/humility-and-personal-growth/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal development resource, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost personal and professional leadership experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for personal growth teaches you how to use everything – even losses – to
- [How Vulnerability Fuels Connecting, Engagement, and Results](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-vulnerability-fuels-connecting-engagement-and-results/) - Vulnerability in leadership is being talked about a lot these days. And in many cases, it is still viewed as something to be avoided.
- [How to Lead a Team in a Matrix Organization](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-lead-a-team-in-a-matrix-organization/) - The senior exec was excited to be offered the opportunity to lead a high-profile new line of business for the organization. She was told days before the announcement that she would not be getting a promotion or new title yet, but perhaps, if the venture were successful, she would become the executive leader of this
- [How To Become a Servant Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-become-a-servant-leader-2/) - Everything levels up when we lead with a servant leader mindset.
- [How Leaders Make Failure Their Friend](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-leaders-make-failure-their-friend-2/) - What’s your definition of the word “failure”? For some people, failure is a mistake. For others, failure is missing a set goal. For others, failure is a constant state of being, a way of thinking about themselves and the world. Leaders see failure differently. J. Wallace Hamilton wrote, “The increase in [self-sabotaging behaviors] is evidence
- [High Road Leadership Preview: The 3 Leadership Roads We Can Take](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/high-road-leadership-roads/) - The following blog post is an adapted excerpt from John Maxwell’s upcoming book, High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides, releasing May 7. Click here to preorder the book today and receive $299 in bonuses. For more than fifty years, I have committed my life to helping people lead better. At
- [Executive Coaching: The High Calling of Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/high-calling-of-leadership/) - At a recent 5 Levels of Leadership workshop – one of Maxwell Leadership’s leadership coaching solutions – an attendee commented during a break that it didn't make sense for their employer to host this workshop since everyone in the room was already a leader. The truth is that while everyone was already a manager, very
- [5 Things Happy People Do Every Day](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/happy-people-do-every-day/) - It is true that some people are born happier. About half of your happiness is genetic, attributable to your personality and temperament. But the great news is that only about 10% is circumstances. The rest is about the intentional choices that you make every single day. There are some habits that happy people have in
- [If You Want to Grow, Make These 5 Strategic Changes](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/grow-make-these-5-strategic-changes/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal development resource, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost personal and professional leadership experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for personal growth teaches you how to use everything – even losses – to
- [Cultivating Gratitude in Leadership: Thanksgiving Reflections on Team Appreciation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/gratitude-in-leadership-thanksgiving-appreciation/) - As we gather around the remnants of our Thanksgiving feasts and reflect on the warmth of gratitude that permeated our homes last week, it is crucial for leaders to extend this spirit of thankfulness beyond the holiday season. Thanksgiving isn’t just a one-day affair; it’s a reminder to express appreciation and gratitude to those who
- [From Seeing to Seizing: Key Opportunities and How to Act on Them](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/from-seeing-to-seizing-opportunities/) - What are you doing with the opportunities in front of you? This might be the most important question for you to ask as a leader. I know that’s a bold statement, but here’s why I believe it’s true: no one can guarantee tomorrow and yesterday is too late. You don’t know when you will run
- [Finding Time for Leadership: 5 Ways to Lead Effectively on a Tight Schedule](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/finding-time-for-leadership/) - In the hustle and bustle of modern leadership, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and consumed by a packed calendar, leaving little room for what truly matters—leading your people. But leadership isn't an additional task to be squeezed into your already busy schedule; it's a mindset and an approach that can be integrated into everything you
- [Embracing Transformation: How Executive Leaders Cultivate a Change Mindset](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/executive-leaders-cultivate-change/) - In leadership, change is not merely a frequent occurrence but the singular constant that shapes the very fabric of operations and strategies. According to a study by McKinsey, 70% of change efforts fail to achieve their goals due to various factors, including resistance from employees and ineffective leadership. This highlights the critical role of executive
- [Ensure Your Best Year Ever](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ensure-your-best-year-ever/) - I want to help you make this year your best year ever. Is that something you’d be interested in? Here’s the catch: this message may not be for you. This is for those who are expectant. I’m talking to people who already have a plan and are ready for 2024 to be the above-and-beyond year
- [Do Your People Bring You Bad News?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/do-your-people-bring-you-bad-news/) - When my son was a teenager, he got in some trouble. While this is not unusual for teenagers, what bothered me the most was I was the last to learn about the situation. When I asked my son why he didn’t come to me, he said I seemed so perfect, and he didn’t want to
- [Do I Have a Future Here?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/do-i-have-a-future-here/) - Do the people on your team know they have a future with your organization, or are they wondering where this all leads? For years I wondered if I had a future in the organization where I worked. My boss rarely spoke about career paths or promotional opportunities. Then I moved to another division and reported
- [3 Daily Practices for Living Out Your Values](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/daily-practices-for-living-out-your-values/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal productivity resource, Today Matters. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost leadership and personal growth experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for success planning contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. George H. Lorimer, onetime editor
- [How Culture Shapes the Success of Your Business](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/culture-shapes-success-of-business/) - In today's hyper-competitive business landscape, it is essential for leaders to constantly seek ways to outperform their competitors and establish themselves as industry leaders. While metrics such as sales reports, key performance indicators, and brand studies are often the focus of these efforts, there is one critical factor that is frequently overlooked – culture. Culture
- [Scheduling a Vision Checkup](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-vision-checkup/) - As back-to-school hits and fall approaches, it’s the perfect time of year for checkups. I know a lot of people that use this time to schedule check-ins for their physical health, but what about your workplace health? Have you checked in on your vision lately? I’m not talking about eyesight; I’m talking about your vision
- [You Don't Have Time... to Not Lead](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-time-not-to-lead/) - If there’s one thing I hear all the time from executives, it’s this: “I’m so busy, I just don’t have time to lead!” And I get that, I really do. But what I want to reply—and often do!—is say, “You don’t have time NOT to lead!” Let me explain. It’s terrifyingly easy to become slaves
- [Prepping for the New Year in 3 Simple Steps](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-new-year-simple-steps/) - It’s every leader’s favorite time of year (or maybe just mine?)—when we unwrap that fresh new planner, sit down with an uninterrupted block of time, and map out goals and plans for the new year at hand. I love taking time at the end of the year to reflect on the past and plan for
- [Is Negativity Sinking the Ship?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-negativity-sinking-ship/) - We’ve all experienced it—the negative team member that causes problems for the whole team. The snide comments, it-can’t-be-done attitudes, and sour behavior can stain an otherwise functional and healthy team, leaving a wake of frustration behind them. Their negativity sinks ships…literally. Relationships, partnerships, and most importantly, your leadership, are all undermined, ruining team culture and
- [Is Negativity Sinking the Ship?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-negativity-sinking-ship-2/) - We’ve all experienced it—the negative team member that causes problems for the whole team. The snide comments, it-can’t-be-done attitudes, and sour behavior can stain an otherwise functional and healthy team, leaving a wake of frustration behind them. Their negativity sinks ships…literally. Relationships, partnerships, and most importantly, your leadership, are all undermined, ruining team culture and
- [How to Merge Clashing Cultures](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-merge-clashing-cultures/) - We see it happen all the time. Whether it’s two different companies or two departments merging together—you experience a clash of the culture titans. Where one side is rigid and process-oriented, the other might be more free-spirited, and it becomes an us-versus-them mentality, even though technically they’re both on the same team now. Clashing cultures
- [Creating Margin in a Busy Life](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-margin-busy-life/) - The phrase “creating margin” can be a little bit of a divisive phrase—some people scoff at the notion of needing margin; others crave it but aren’t great at putting it into practice. But leaders need to be able to intentionally create margin (breathing room) in their calendars and personal lives. It’s as necessary as breathing,
- [Lead Up Without Sucking Up](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-lead-without-sucking-up/) - Let’s be honest, most of us have worked with that person who thinks flattery is a shortcut to favor. They’re always agreeing, always praising, always angling. And while they might call it “support,” the rest of us see it for what it is: sucking up! But here’s the good news…you can lead up without selling
- [3 Ways to Lead Through Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-lead-through-change/) - Change is a constant in leadership, and leading others is a significant responsibility. Having to lead others through change? That’s a whole other level that requires intentionality, humility, and trust. In order to do it well, effective leaders don’t go it alone… they empower other leaders to join them on the journey. So how can
- [Talent Isn’t Enough: 7 Intangibles That Separate Great Leaders from the Pack](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-is-talent-enough/) - At the highest levels of leadership, everyone is talented. We see it in sports and we see it in business, too. Talent gets you in the room, but it doesn’t keep you there. So when it comes to finding and recruiting talent, what’s the difference maker? What separates one talented person from another? So is
- [Increasing Our Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-increasing-our-influence/) - Leadership is influence. It’s not about your title, your tenure, or your talents. It’s influence. We hear that, and logically we believe it… but do we act on it? And how do we increase our influence, anyway? Before we can maximize influence, we need to start with understanding the five levels of leadership. This is
- [How to Earn a Seat at the Table](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-earn-seat-table/) - We hear this all the time in our line of work, that people want a seat at the leadership table in their organizations. I hear it all the time in my own organization! And here’s the thing—I love that someone has that aspiration. At the same time, I wonder what’s going on behind the scenes
- [Developing Your Leadership Legacy](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-developing-your-leadership-legacy/) - Every leader has a legacy. Let me say that again—EVERY leader has a legacy. Whether it’s good or bad, and whether it's intentional or not, every leader has a legacy. What is the legacy you’re leaving? In your current position or circle of influence, what do you want to leave in your wake for those
- [Stop Defaulting to Culture and Start Designing It](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-culture-default-design/) - In today’s fast-paced world, organizational culture isn’t something you have; it’s not ping-pong tables or swag bags. It’s not massage chairs, or catchy slogans, or half-day summer Fridays. Those things might be fun, but they aren’t foundational. Culture is something you build in the day-to-day behaviors, relationships, and decisions of your team. Another way to
- [Creating a Culture of Curiosity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-creating-culture-curiosity/) - Curiosity isn’t a word that normally pops into our minds when we talk about leadership. We usually tend to focus on influence, integrity, or competency. But I believe curiosity is a highly underrated skill. And just like any other skill, it takes practice to master. At its core, curiosity is the desire to learn or
- [5 Ways to Increase Your Vision for the Future](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-5-ways-increase-vision/) - When we talk about seeing into the future, we’re not talking about being psychic, but rather, how does a leader see the future? If 2020 taught us anything, it was that when one door closes, we need to see what other doors may now be open or accessible—what now becomes possible? John Maxwell teaches that
- [5 Steps to Rebuild the Road of Integrity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-5-steps-rebuilding-integrity/) - We’ve all struggled with disappointments, setbacks, and failure in the workplace. I’m sure if I were to offer an anonymous tip line, it would be filled with messages from people who have experienced a personal failure, as well as details about how it impacted them at work. Rebuilding a reputation and leading with integrity is
- [3 Questions to Move You From Busy to Productive](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-3-questions-busy-productive/) - Look at my to-do list. See how busy I am? Does this sound familiar? In our personal and professional lives, we often feel like we’re barely hanging on; we live and die by a flimsy “sticky note strategy” and wear busy as a badge of honor. But this strategy isn’t sustainable—and even if it were,
- [5 Leader Lessons from the Craziest Kentucky Derby Ever](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/craziest-kentucky-derby-ever/) - It's called the "Run for the Roses" and is described as the "Most exciting two minutes in sports." I’m describing the Kentucky Derby, a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May. The Kentucky Derby is the first leg of the American Triple Crown, followed by the Preakness Stakes and
- [Executive Coaching Tips: 10 Ways to Handle Confrontation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/confrontation-in-leadership/) - Confrontation as a leader isn’t easy, but leaders who avoid or delay confrontation are setting themselves up for even more problems in the future. Failing to address issues promptly can also send unwanted or unintended messages to those you lead. As a result, learning to confront people or problems is a skill all leaders need
- [Leadership Development Skills: Communication That Inspires Action](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/communication-that-inspires-action/) - Ever walk away from a meeting or conversation in which all the right things were said—people were nodding, smiling, maybe even taking notes—but then nothing gets done? Everyone heard the words, but somehow, those words didn’t translate into action. In effective communication as a leader, interaction fuels action. Leaders who effectively communicate create advocates who
- [Communicating with Clarity – A Leadership Development Game Changer](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/communicating-with-clarity/) - Authors Chip and Dan Heath of the book Made to Stick tell the story of a Stanford University Ph.D. candidate studying a game called "Tappers & Listeners." In this game, one person taps out a song by knocking on a table while the other person tries to guess the song's name. The "tappers" predicted that
- [Leadership Coaching - The Millennial In The Middle](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/coaching-the-millennial/) - Over 35% of the US workforce is comprised of millennials: those individuals born between 1981-1996. These 26- to 41-year-olds make up the largest working generation and many are in leadership positions. These Gen Y leaders are reporting to either a baby boomer (born 1946-1964) or a Gen Xer (born 1965-1980), and they are leading teams
- [Corporate Leadership Skills: 10 Character Traits of High-Influence Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/character-traits-high-influence-leaders/) - Here at Maxwell Leadership, we believe that leadership is influence—nothing more, nothing less. If you don’t have positive influence on others, your effectiveness as a leader and your leadership development will be diminished. So, what is influence, and how do you develop it? The dictionary definition of influence is the capacity or power of a
- [One Change I'd Make to Engage Kids Better If I Had to Do It Over Again](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/change-engage-kids-better/) - One of the best questions I’ve asked parents and teachers over the years was this: “If you had to do it over again, what would you do different?” I’ve received priceless pieces of advice, often borne out of regret. I know what I’d say. When it comes to connecting with kids or engaging students, I
- [Can You Really Make Time For That?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/can-you-really-make-time-for-that/) - A common phrase you might hear from someone facing an ever-growing list of things they need to get done is, "I need to make time for that." While that might sound like a good plan, the time available is the time available. I have conducted a global survey and can confirm with 100% certainty that
- [Can Leaders Delegate Decision Making?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/can-leaders-delegate-decision-making/) - There are many reasons that leaders don’t want people on their teams making decisions, and most of those reasons center around the feeling of losing control if you share control. I think it is important to remember that you, the leader, are ultimately accountable for the decisions made on your team.
- [5 Ways to Build Your Creative Problem-Solving Skills](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/build-creative-problem-solving-skills/) - In December 2018, LinkedIn Learning leveraged the power of their Economic Graph to determine the most important soft skill in the working world. And more than growth, more than communication, more than efficiency, do you know what came out on top? One billion members, millions of companies, all pointing to one conclusion: creativity – solving
- [5 Ways to Break the Habit of Procrastination](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/break-habit-procrastination/) - “Procrastinators of the world unite!... Tomorrow.” This pithy saying appears on novelty t-shirts all across the internet. But behind the joke, it hints at a major habit haunting millions of adults today – the habit of putting off until tomorrow, or the next day, or someday soon, what can be done today. From the Latin
- [The Beginner's Mindset: 2 Insights for Daily Leadership Development](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/beginners-mindset-leadership-development/) - Is any leader really comfortable being known as a beginner? I don’t think so. I’ve observed that most leaders have a natural desire to become an expert. But this doesn’t always lead to success in leadership—as John Wooden said, “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” To continually grow and learn,
- [Are You Trusted as Much as You Think You Are?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/are-you-trusted-as-much-as-you-think-you-are/) - According to author and researcher Dr. Joseph Folkman[1], over 45% of leaders overestimate how much they are trusted. Furthermore, if you are perceived to have less trust with the people you work with, it can impact your overall effectiveness as a leader. People will question your integrity, your expertise, and your communication. TRUST TAX As
- [Are You a "From" or a "FOR" Kind of Leader?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/are-you-a-from-or-a-for-kind-of-leader/) - The facilitator asked the class, what is it you want from the people on your team? As I considered his question and began to write, the facilitator interrupted my thought process by asking a question that would forever change my leadership mindset; "Don't you want things FOR your team, not FROM your team?"
- [Are Charismatic Leaders Born or Developed?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/are-charismatic-leaders-born-or-developed/) - In his new book, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication, John Maxwell says law number 7 is the Law of Connecting. The Law of Connecting states that communicators know it is all about others. Dr. Maxwell makes it very clear that the Law of Connecting is by far the most important idea in this book.
- [5 Leadership Development Tips for Delivering Results – Whether or Not You’re a People Person](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/achieving-leadership-success/) - There are generally two types of leaders in the world: one leader is better with people, and the other is better with process. In John C. Maxwell’s The 5 Levels of Leadership, the first leader is considered a natural Level 2 (relationship) leader, and the other is considered a natural Level 3 (production/results) leader. To
- [From Idea to Impact: 6 Steps for Preparing Content for Public Speaking](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/6-steps-content-public-speaking/) - In January 1996, Bill Gates wrote an essay about the future of the Internet. The title of his piece was “Content is King.” He believed the fledgling online world of the 90’s and 00’s would take a path similar to the one that broadcast media had up to that point, where the people who created
- [5 Ways to Leverage the Three Most Unused Words in Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-ways-to-leverage-the-three-most-unused-words-in-leadership/) - I once worked for a senior executive that made a point of reminding our team that if the success of our business was entirely dependent on his brain alone, we were in trouble. He regularly used the three most unused words in leadership, "I don't know."
- [The Thinker's Advantage: 5 Ways to Improve Your Thought Process](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-your-thought-process/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal productivity resource, Today Matters. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost leadership and personal growth experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for success planning contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. One night at dinner, a
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- [From Apathy to Action: 5 Communication Techniques to Motivate Others to Move](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-communication-techniques-to-motivate-people/) - Dr. John C. Maxwell has been a public speaker and motivational teacher for more than 50 years. In his new book, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication, he shares everything he’s learned from a lifetime of communication. This blog post is adapted from the book’s sixteenth chapter, “The Law of Results: The Greatest Success in
- [Getting it Done: 4 Ways to Make Personal Growth a Priority](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-ways-to-make-personal-growth-a-priority/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal development resource, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost leadership and personal growth experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for achieving success and significance contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy
- [The 4 Levels of Growing Your Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-levels-growing-influence/) - If your life in any way connects with other people, you are an influencer. My good friend Tim Elmore shared an amazing statistic with me several years ago that I’ve never forgotten. Sociologists tell us that even the most introverted individual will influence 10,000 people during his or her lifetime. Everyone influences someone! That means
- [The Difference Maker: 4 Insights for Keeping Up Commitment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-insights-for-keeping-up-commitment/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal productivity resource, Today Matters. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost leadership and personal growth experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for success planning contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. What were you born to
- [Accountability in the Workplace: How Leaders Build a Culture of Ownership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/accountability-in-the-workplace/) - Learn how leaders build accountability in the workplace by setting clear expectations, coaching for growth, and modeling ownership every day.
- [What executive coaching costs and what you get for it](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-much-does-executive-coaching-cost/) - See what executive coaching costs in 2026, from hourly rates to full programs, what drives the price, and how to weigh the ROI before you invest.
- [The Most Common Leadership Styles and When Each One Works](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-styles/) - Each leadership style fits a different moment. Learn the most common leadership styles, when each one works, and why influence decides if any of them land.
- [Leadership Vision: How to Articulate Where You're Going (And Bring Others With You)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-vision/) - A leadership vision starts with reality, earns buy-in, and gets resourced. Here is how to articulate yours and bring your team with you.
- [How to Move From Transactional to Transformational Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/transactional-vs-transformational-leadership/) - Transactional vs transformational leadership, explained: what each one builds, when each fits, and how to make the shift toward stronger teams.
- [Servant Leadership Examples That Develop People Over Time](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/servant-leadership-examples/) - See servant leadership examples that show how the best leaders develop people, build trust, and grow stronger teams through everyday decisions.
- [Leading Up – I Think My Boss is Avoiding Me!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-up-i-think-my-boss-is-ignoring-me/) - How does someone without a title lead and not just manage? We share a few easy tips for leading up in your organization.
- [Four Key Leadership Lessons from 2020 To Take Into 2021](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/four-key-leadership-lessons-from-2020-to-take-into-2021/) - In our recent blog post, John C. Maxwell shares four vital leadership lessons from 2020 that leaders should carry with them in 2021.
- [Developing A Culture of Leadership: Connecting is a Leadership Superpower](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/developing-a-culture-of-leadership-connecting-is-a-leadership-superpower/) - The fastest way to increase your influence is by connecting with the people on your team. Read our post on developing a culture of leadership.
- [Developing A Culture of Leadership: Everyone Communicates, but Few Connect](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/developing-a-culture-of-leadership-everyone-communicates-but-few-connect/) - Leaders who are great communicators do more than communicate; they connect with the people with whom they are speaking.
- [Developing A Culture of Leadership: How Leaders Sustain Employee Engagement](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/developing-a-culture-of-leadership-how-leaders-sustain-employee-engagement/) - The level of engagement that an individual on your team exhibits is often tied to how much they feel valued by their leader.
- [Dare to Be Dumb: Why Great Leaders Ask More Questions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-great-leaders-ask-questions/) - After years of working with organizations around the world, there’s one thing I know for sure about leadership: your team already knows what you don’t know. They’re not fooled when we try to act like we have all the answers. So the real question is, why do we keep trying to be the smartest person
- [Why Leadership Behavior Is the Key to Employee Engagement](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-the-key-to-employee-engagement/) - Employee engagement is one of the most powerful drivers of organizational performance—yet it remains one of the biggest challenges organizations face today. Globally, only a fraction of employees report being fully engaged in their work, even though people spend so much of their lives in the workplace. When employees feel connected to their work, their
- [Executive Coaching For CEOs: How Strong Leaders Make Better Decisions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/executive-coaching-for-ceos/) - Every CEO feels the weight of decisions that carry farther than the moment they are made. A choice at the top can shape direction, influence trust, and affect how people move forward together. Over time, those decisions reveal the strength of a leader’s thinking, judgment, and commitment to growth. For many leaders, executive coaching for
- [Developing A Culture of Leadership: A Leader's Greatest Return](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/developing-a-culture-of-leadership-a-leaders-greatest-return/) - In this video, learn you can learn how leaders engage their teams to ensure the growth of their next-generation leaders.
- [Developing A Culture of Leadership: Designing a Winning Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/developing-a-culture-of-leadership-designing-a-winning-culture/) - In this video, Chris Goede talks with John Maxwell about the importance of intentionally designing a culture that produces the behaviors needed to take your organization where you want it to go.
- [Developing A Culture of Leadership: Small Things, Done Daily, Remarkable Results](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/developing-a-culture-of-leadership-small-things-done-daily/) - In this video, learn you can learn how to create a culture that promotes starting today, no matter how small the step you take.
- [Developing A Culture of Leadership: Are You Adding Value to Others?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/developing-a-culture-of-leadership-are-you-adding-value-to-others/) - When you add value to the people you value, you establish a culture that multiplies value to others, including customers and partners.
- [Developing A Culture of Leadership: Influence Math](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/developing-a-culture-of-leadership-influence-math/) - As a leader, you can either add yourself to every task and activity your team is attempting to accomplish today, or you can multiply by investing in the ability of your teammates to lead.
- [Assembling a Team of Voices to Reach Your Teens](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/team-of-voices-to-reach-your-teens/) - Like most mothers, my wife shared a common objection when our kids were teens. She’d make requests of them repeatedly, but get no response. To be clear, our daughter and son were not hearing impaired, nor did they have ADHD. It seemed they had selective hearing skills: They often did not hear the words Clean
- [Is Your Team Concerned About the (Their) Future?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/team-concerned-about-their-future/) - As the department manager wrapped up the monthly financial review with his team, he said, "People, I have never seen times like these. It's understandable that customers are cautious and moving slowly, but this is the most important quarter in our company's history. If we cannot deliver on the numbers, it will mean big trouble
- [How to Choose Significance Over Self in Your Leadership Development Journey](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/choosing-significance/) - Have you ever been so caught up in your pursuit of success that you woke up one day and realized that you’ve lost your purpose? You became so inward-focused that you forgot the key part to achieving significance is to benefit others. In other words, you had become selfish. People don’t typically set out to
- [The Waiting Room: How A Pause Can Fuel Your Personal Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-waiting-room/) - Have you ever felt forgotten? One time, during a doctor’s visit, they forgot about me. They led me to a room, shut the door, and never came back. I’m currently writing this from there. Doesn’t life feel like that sometimes? It feels like we’ve been ushered into a waiting room and simply forgotten. Ever been
- [Change-Makers Create Powerful, Positive Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/powerful-positive-change/) - Learn how you can use your values to start a movement. CHANGE BEGINS IN ME. Looking at our world, it's pretty easy to see that things could change for the better. Wouldn't it be better to have better schools? Better neighborhoods? More positive workplaces? Wouldn’t you like to have a more connected family? Communities where
- [5 Areas of Personal Growth That Lead to a Life of Significance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/growth-plan-for-significance/) - When we think about success and what it takes to grow past success and experience significance, it all goes back to one element: personal growth. We can’t lead a life of significance if we aren’t focused on our personal growth as individuals, as leaders, and as fellow human beings who want to influence powerful, positive
- [How to Reframe Your Vision to Capture People’s Imagination](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/reframe-your-vision/) - I spoke to a fellow CEO recently about his organization’s vision. He explained the statement was accurate to the products his company sold but that it didn’t “move anyone.” When I asked what their vision was, he shared it word for word: “To be the best service company in our industry.” I agreed with him.
- [The 6 Steps of an Intentional Growth Plan](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/intentional-growth-plan/) - Potential is one of the most wonderful words in any language. It looks forward with optimism. It is filled with hope. It promises success. It implies fulfillment. It hints at greatness. Potential is a word based on possibilities. Think about your potential as a human being and you get excited—at least, you should. Working hard
- [10 Characteristics of a Growth Environment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/10-characteristics-of-a-growth-environment/) - What do you do if you want a plant to grow? Do you put it under your bed, in the shade? Do you uproot it and place the body on your bookshelf? Do you drop it in the snow and expect it to sprout? Or do you water it, give it sunlight, and keep it
- [Teaching Kids About their Superpowers](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/teaching-kids-about-their-superpowers/) - My wife and I have two adult children, Bethany and Jonathan. In addition, I’ve spent a great deal of my life with students, as a leader and an educator. One of the most meaningful elements of my work is helping young people discover their superpowers. My daughter, Bethany, has always been discerning. At eighteen years
- [A Conversation You Should Have About Grit With Your Teens](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/talk-about-grit-with-your-teens/) - Max had just told me about the project he completed for his Industrial Engineering class. This 19-year-old freshman at Louisiana Tech University had begun the assignment last semester. It was designed to help people in low-income communities enjoy sustainable living conditions. The project required skills in engineering, science, math, and lots of TLC. It was
- [Overcoming the Leadership Development Myths We Tell Ourselves About Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/success-myths/) - Are you stuck in a false narrative about success? Or is your focus on success defining your life and keeping you from growing beyond your achievements? We’ve all been told (and tell ourselves) various things throughout our leadership development and personal growth journeys about what it takes to be successful—from ways we need to change
- [How is Student Leadership Morphing for Generation Z?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/student-leadership-morphing-gen-z/) - “I see leadership differently than my parent’s generation does.” Those are the words of Brandon, a college sophomore, who had ended his semester at home when the entire student body at Vanderbilt University left due to COVID-19. The coronavirus changed us and Brandon believes it only accelerated a change that was taking place already. In
- [5 Strategies for Women Leaders to Harness Resilience and Rebuild Tenacity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/strategies-women-leaders-resilience-tenacity/) - After 23 years of marriage and raising three children, I found myself facing a devastating divorce. To make matters worse, the support from my former church community was minimal; attending the services there became so uncomfortable that I left and never returned. I also left the city I lived in for eight years and moved
- [Stop Killing Your Influence - Being Real Versus Being Right](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/stop-killing-your-influences-being-real-versus-being-right/) - Having a perfectionistic approach to leadership may be killing your influence.
- [Leaders: Stop Assuming Your People Are Doing Okay](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/stop-assuming-your-people-are-okay/) - On a coaching call this week, I learned that the executive I am coaching lost one of their most talented team members to a competitor. While there are many reasons why this may happen, it is essential to know why it did happen. Retaining your top talent is something leaders cannot leave to chance. Retaining
- [Developing an Unwillingness to Accept the Status Quo](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/status-quo/) - John Maxwell teaches that three things make a great leader. First, leaders must have a compelling vision. Second, great leaders have influence that causes people to follow because they want to, not because they have to. And third, leaders must be unwilling to accept the status quo. Where we are is never where we can
- [Soft Skills That Turn Managers Into Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/soft-skills-for-leaders/) - Soft skills for leaders are the heartbeat of transformative leadership. While technical expertise can secure a management position, it's the nuanced, human-centered abilities—like empathy, adaptability, and communication—that elevate a manager into a leader people willingly follow. These skills don't just enhance performance. They cultivate trust and psychological safety, inspire teams, and foster environments where individuals
- [3 Insights Learned in Relentless Pursuit of a Dream](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/relentless-pursuit-of-a-dream/) - In the year 2007, I had the opportunity to have lunch with a billionaire – with a B – Peter Daniels. At this table, I was sitting around some very successful people, some great business people and some Hall of Fame athletes – and we had the opportunity to ask Peter some questions. I couldn't
- [7 Subtle Mistakes Leaders Make](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/subtle-mistakes-leaders-make/) - Many mistakes are visible and can be remedied quickly. Unfortunately, when leaders commit a faux pas, it often becomes a game of “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” Folks are hesitant to call attention to it. Everyone hopes that someone else will. So, today, I will. Below are seven subtle yet common mistakes leaders make regularly. I
- [Personal Growth and Your Own Comfort Zone](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/personal-growth-and-your-own-comfort-zone/) - Think about the most formative season of your life – the last time you learned a worldview-shaping lesson and made strides toward growth. Were you comfortable? Were you surrounded by the familiar? Or were you pushed past your boundaries into uncharted territory? Merriam-Webster defines the comfort zone as “the level at which one functions with
- [9 Pieces of Advice I Want to Offer to Generation Z](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/advice-to-generation-z/) - I recently met with a group of high school seniors. Each of them was 18 years old and preparing to enter college and career. These students met to seek advice about life after graduation. I was happy to oblige. I loved my time with them and decided to share with you some of the most
- [What If the Greatest Gift You Could Give Required Nothing in Return?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mlp-greatest-gift/) - Discover the potential impact of one act of kindness done with no expectation of reciprocation.
- [5 Hallmarks of Elite Level Performance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-hallmarks-of-elite-level-performance/) - The college sports team I cheer for had just completed another impressive win. The head coach was being interviewed and asked the reporter to assess the win and the team's future.
- [4 Ways to Intentionally Win With People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-ways-to-intentionally-win-with-people/) - For a moment, think about a goal that you have. Don’t think in terms of plans, processes, or progress – leave numbers and metric at the door for now. See it finished and done. Picture in your mind’s eye the moment that your goal becomes a reality. It’s great, isn’t it? No matter what goal
- [4 Ways to Distinguish Yourself as a Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-ways-to-distinguish-yourself-as-a-leader/) - It’s said that an aid group in South Africa once wrote to missionary and explorer David Livingstone asking, “Have you found a good road to where you are? If so, we want to know how to send other men to join you.” Livingstone replied, “If you have men who will come only if they know
- [Deciding Isn't Enough: 4 Ways to Become an Action-Oriented Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-ways-to-become-an-action-oriented-leader/) - Success is not sometimes in the actualization phase; it’s always in the actualization phase. The longer I lead, the more I understand this to be true. John Maxwell shares a story about a lesson he learned from his dad as a kid. Melvin said to John, “Five frogs were sitting on a log and four
- [The 4 Prerequisites for Leadership Excellence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-prerequisites-for-leadership-excellence/) - When you think of a leader you admire and would follow without question, what characteristics define that person? Most likely, the qualities that stand out to you reflect how this person makes you feel. While their competency in the role is essential, their ability to connect with your emotions increases the amount of influence they
- [Mapping Your Growth: The 4 Phases of Leadership Development](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-phases-of-leadership-development/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s leadership development resource, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost leadership and personal growth experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for leadership success contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. Growth
- [4 Communication Barriers that Keep Us From Finding Common Ground](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-communication-barriers-keeping-from-common-ground/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s communication resource, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost communication experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for relational and presentational connection contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. People who connect are always
- [Celebrating 300 Episodes: 7 Leadership Lessons Learned Producing the Maxwell Leadership Podcast](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/300-episodes-leadership-podcast/) - Hi, friends. Jake Decker here. I serve as Maxwell Leadership’s podcast producer and director of content development. Those may be my titles, but my drive is to equip others in their journey of self-discovery. After 300 episodes, 35 million downloads, and countless stories of impact, the journey of producing the Maxwell Leadership Podcast has been
- [Connecting Through Charisma: 3 Ways to Attract Others to Your Message](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-ways-to-attract-others-to-your-message/) - Dr. John C. Maxwell has been a public speaker and motivational teacher for more than 50 years. In his new book, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication, he shares everything he’s learned from a lifetime of communication. This blog post comes from the book’s seventh chapter, “The Law of Connecting.” One of the best ways
- [These 3 Questions Help You Get the Most Out of Your Best Resource](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-questions-help-you-best-resource/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal productivity resource, Today Matters. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost leadership and personal growth experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for success planning contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. In 1971 I began working
- [The 3 Pillars of Team Development Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-pillars-team-development-success/) - Over the course of his 40-year basketball career, famed Boston Celtics center Bill Russell won a remarkable 11 NBA titles, a league record. LA Lakers guard Magic Johnson won five himself, and was named NBA most valuable player (MVP) three times. And in his first year coaching the Pacers after retiring as Celtics forward, Larry
- [3 Huge Mistakes We Make When Leading Kids](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-huge-mistakes-we-make-when-leading-kids/) - Recently, I read about a father, Paul Wallich, who built a camera-mounted drone helicopter to follow his grade-school-aged son to the bus stop. He wants to make sure his son arrives at the bus stop safe and sound. There's no doubt the gizmo provides an awesome show-and-tell contribution. In my mind, Paul Wallich gives new
- [Communicating Credibility: 3 Factors That Make People Listen](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-factors-that-make-people-listen/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s communication resource, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost communication experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for relational and presentational connection contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. As of 2022, buy-in is
- [If You Want to Master Personal Growth, Make These 3 Changes](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-changes-to-master-personal-growth/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal development resource, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost leadership and personal growth experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for achieving success and significance contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. Have
- [10 Ways to Make Every Day a Masterpiece](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/10-ways-to-make-every-day-a-masterpiece/) - Coach John Wooden would encourage his players to “Make each day your masterpiece.” This idea was one of the seven things Coach Wooden’s father instilled in him from a very early age.
- [10 Strategies for Becoming a World-Class Networker](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/10-strategies-for-becoming-a-world-class-networker/) - Networking requires an intentional mindset and a unique set of skills. Here are ten strategies if you hope to become a world-class networker.
- [10 Questions to Move You From Success to Significance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/10-questions-to-move-you-from-success-to-significance/) - Almost everyone I speak with tells me of the success they have had in these trying times. Business is up, and sales are brisk, money is coming in. By all indications, we are very successful. As many look to the future, they are asking, "what's next?" Is success enough? What if you could move past success and do something significant?
- [12 Behaviors Leaders Model to Develop a Leadership Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/behaviors-leaders-model-to-develop-a-leadership-culture/) - If you hope to establish a leadership culture, you need to be intentionally modeling 12 behaviors to solidify your leadership culture.
- [Credibility 101 – How Self-Aware Are You? How Leaders Build a Strong Self-Awareness](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/credibility-101-how-self-aware-are-you/) - Self-awareness requires time for reflection and self-evaluation. It involves observation—of yourself and of how othersreact to you.
- [A Leader’s First Challenge: Moving From Soloist to Conductor](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-leaders-challenge-moving-from-soloist-to-conductor/) - When you become the conductor, you are responsible for all the soloists. The same exact thing happens in leadership.
- [Empowerment 101 – Learning to Take Your Hand Off the Seat](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/empowerment-101-learning-to-take-your-hand-off-the-seat/) - Learning to take your hand off the seat: if you want to empower those on your team, consider these five steps.
- [How Leaders Develop Influence with Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-leaders-develop-influence-with-others/) - If you're a leader and want to connect well and develop influence with others, try these ideas to pay value to them.
- [The Power of Storytelling in Leadership Communication](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/power-of-storytelling/) - We can all name them: Who in your organization holds your attention when they speak up? Who can you count on to be the most engaging dinner conversationalist? What speaker do you see on a program who pulls you in? The names that come to mind are those who tell stories so well that time
- [From Dreams to Success: Turning Your Goals into a Personal Growth Journey](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dreams-to-success/) - Have you ever been stuck on a dream? You’ve let yourself dream big, you’ve defined what you want that dream to look like, and you may have even outlined goals to help you achieve your dream. But you keep hitting a wall. Either the dream seems too big or you just can’t figure out what
- [The Leadership Development Freedoms That Pave the Way for Progress](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-freedoms/) - Earlier this week, we celebrated our Independence Day here in the US. It’s a holiday that always prompts me to think about the word “freedom.” This word gets thrown around a lot this time of year, and depending on who you are and your experiences, you might have varied and complicated feelings about what the
- [Growing Past Good Enough: 4 Ways to Keep Your Personal Growth Goals on Track](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/growing-past-good-enough/) - Each of us has likely experienced (or will experience) a point in our lives when we’ve been lulled by comfort into a place of complacency. We get used to our routine, our role, our level of knowledge, and we settle in. Even worse, we develop a “good enough” mindset—a fallacy that leads to unrealized potential,
- [Team Building Questions That Reveal What Your Team Needs](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/team-building-questions/) - Use team building questions to uncover trust, clarify expectations, strengthen communication, and help your team grow with greater alignment and purpose.
- [How to Give Feedback to Employees and Strengthen Accountability](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-give-feedback-to-employees/) - Learn how to give feedback to employees with clarity and care so you can build trust, improve performance, and strengthen accountability across your team.
- [Transformational Leadership Examples: What Leaders Do Differently](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/transformational-leadership-examples/) - Explore transformational leadership examples that show how leaders build trust, develop people around them, and create stronger teams through purpose and action.
- [What Is a Transformational Leader? Influence That Elevates Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-is-a-transformational-leader/) - What is a transformational leader? Learn how this leadership style helps people grow, strengthens teams, and creates a culture built on trust and purpose.
- [Failing Forward: How a Personal Growth Plan Helps You Make the Most of Your Mistakes](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/failing-forward/) - If you could face failure without fear, what would you attempt to achieve? The idea of learning from our mistakes isn’t a new one, especially in the business world. But somehow, even the idea of failure is still anxiety-inducing in many of us. Even though we know that failure is an inevitable (and useful!) part
- [Goal vs. Growth Mindsets: How to Avoid a Personal Growth and Development Plateau](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/goal-versus-growth-mindsets/) - Have you ever reached a goal, and then—after celebrating your achievement—been left questioning "What now?" You probably worked very hard and maybe exceeded your original expectations. But now that you’ve achieved your goal, you feel like you’ve lost your sense of direction and purpose. So, you start coasting along and stop growing. In other words,
- [Beyond Success: 3 Personal Growth Questions to Help You Pursue a Life of Significance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/beyond-success/) - No matter how successful you may be or what you’ve achieved, do you still have that longing for something more? You don’t just want to be great at what you do; you want to inspire greatness in others. That longing is a desire for significance. This month, we’re exploring growth through the lens of significance
- [The Key to Success: Understanding Your Passion](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-keys-to-success-understanding-your-passion/) - What makes people successful? What motivates them to take risks, go the extra mile, and work hard to achieve their goals? It isn’t talent, intelligence, education, or position. It’s passion. When you possess passion, it doesn’t matter to you if you fail. It doesn’t matter how many times you fall down. It doesn’t matter if
- [Leadership Development Goals: Communicating Your Vision to Achieve Your Dreams](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/communicating-your-vision/) - All successful teams have something in common – they are able to see the picture of what they are trying to accomplish. A team that is unable to see the vision is like the person who was given all the pieces to a puzzle without the picture of what it’s going to look like. And
- [How to Run Productive One-on-One Meetings as a Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-run-one-on-one-meetings/) - A leader’s calendar reveals what that leader values, and a one-on-one meeting often says more than it seems. It creates a regular space where people gain clarity, feel supported, and stay connected to the work in front of them. Over time, that rhythm strengthens trust and helps a team move with greater focus. For leaders,
- [How to Communicate Bad News To Employees Without Losing Trust](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-deliver-bad-news-to-employees/) - Leaders earn trust when their message is clear and their tone stays steady, especially when the news brings disappointment, change, or uncertainty. Knowing how to deliver bad news to employees shapes what people expect from your leadership when pressure rises. Bad news can take many forms, from layoffs and budget cuts to missed targets, policy
- [Why Great Leaders Stay Close to the Action](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-leaders-close-to-the-action/) - You know what separates leaders who make things happen from those who simply watch things unfold? It’s their ability to hang around the hoop—to stay positioned right where the action matters most. I picked up this phrase from an NBA analyst describing what made certain prospects so valuable. He said the best players were always
- [How To Handle Leadership Communication Fatigue](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-handle-communication-fatigue/) - Communication fatigue builds when leaders carry the message and the momentum at the same time. Priorities get shared, expectations get clarified, and follow-ups keep piling up because execution stays uncertain. Over time, the work requires extra communication to move forward, and that steady pressure drains the leader and dulls the team’s responsiveness. The turning point
- [How to Communicate Work Boundaries and Expectations as a Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/work-boundaries/) - Work boundaries show up in the first moments of a leader’s day. Your team wants to do great work, yet the hours fill up with requests and quick asks that quietly turn into real commitments. When work boundaries stay unclear, people spend energy sorting work instead of finishing it, and leaders end up making decisions
- [How to Simplify Communication Without Talking Down to Your Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-simplify-communication/) - Strong teams slow down when the message leaves too much open to interpretation. The work still moves, yet it moves in slightly different directions, and leaders get pulled back into rework and clarification. When leaders simplify communication with care, they give people language they can use and direction they can trust. That steadiness strengthens follow-through
- [What Is Transformational Leadership?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-is-transformational-leadership/) - Leadership leaves its strongest mark when it helps people grow. The leaders who create lasting impact build trust, strengthen ownership, and develop people in ways that shape both performance and culture. That is what gives transformational leadership its lasting value, especially for leaders who want to multiply their influence through others. Understanding what transformational leadership
- [What Is Leadership Development? How Great Leaders Grow on Purpose](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-is-leadership-development/) - Leadership often asks more of people before they feel fully prepared. As responsibilities grow, leadership development becomes more than a general idea. It becomes essential. Leaders begin to see how much their judgment, communication, and daily habits shape the people around them. Intentional growth helps close that gap. It gives leaders a stronger foundation for
- [How Leaders Improve Negotiation Skills for Greater Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-improve-negotiation-skills/) - Leaders who practice how to improve negotiation skills raise performance while strengthening relationships. Progress takes shape when they tune in to what people value and move the conversation forward with calm clarity that invites cooperation. As these skills mature, leaders gain influence that people recognize and trust. Decisions feel fair, momentum holds, and partnerships deepen,
- [Influence vs. Authority: What Truly Moves People to Follow Your Lead](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/influence-vs-authority/) - Leadership grows clearer when you grasp how influence vs authority shapes the way people respond to your direction. Many leaders feel the push to deliver strong outcomes and recognize that real commitment rises when they build trust, connection, and shared purpose with their teams. In the Maxwell Leadership Podcast episode “Leader Change: From Position to
- [Building Bench Strength](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-building-bench-strength/) - One of the most important—and often neglected—responsibilities of leadership is building bench strength. Most leaders don’t think about it until a key player leaves, gets promoted, or becomes unavailable. But by then, it’s usually too late. The truth is, strong benches are built long before they’re needed. At the heart of this idea is Level
- [Communicating with Clarity in the Hybrid Workplace](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/hybrid-workplace-communication/) - Hybrid workplace communication shapes how work actually gets done. Calendars stretch across rooms and screens, conversations move in different places, and momentum slows when direction blurs. Physical distance can quietly turn into mental distance when teams lack shared signals that keep people connected to purpose and to one another. For team leaders working in a
- [How to Negotiate from the “Leader’s Table”](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/negotiation-skills-types/) - Leadership shows up before decisions are finalized, often in how conversations are guided, tensions are handled, and priorities are clarified. Strong negotiation skills help leaders set direction early by keeping discussions focused, balanced, and productive, no matter the setting. At the leader’s table, negotiation isn’t about winning or conceding. It’s about listening carefully, asking better
- [How to Lead When Your Team Disagrees With You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-lead-when-your-team-disagrees-with-you/) - How to Lead Through Disagreement by Managing Conflict in the Workplace Managing conflict in the workplace becomes unavoidable when people share responsibility for outcomes but see the path forward differently. Teams disagree about priorities, risk, timing, and execution, and those differences surface most often when decisions need to be made. In those moments, leaders set
- [5 Ways to Work ON Your Business, Not Just IN Your Business](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-work-on-business/) - As we launch into a new year, there’s one critical mindset shift that can make the difference between growth and stagnation: learning to work on your business, not just in your business. It’s a subtle distinction, but a powerful one. Most leaders I talk to are so heads-down in the daily execution of tasks that
- [How Asking Questions Shapes Stronger Conversations and Stronger Teams](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/managing-conflict-in-workplace/) - Strong leaders often feel pressure to have the answer fast, especially when conversations carry tension, uncertainty, or competing opinions. In those moments, it can be tempting to explain more, clarify more, or move the discussion along. The problem is that speed can sound like certainty, and certainty can silence a team. The importance of asking
- [5 Characteristics of Highly Accountable People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-accountable-people-character/) - Accountability is a tough word for many leaders because it often gets confused with blame. But true accountability is much deeper than taking the fall when something goes wrong; it’s really about ownership. It’s stepping up, taking responsibility for the outcome from the very beginning, and setting the tone for everyone who follows your lead.
- [3 Steps to Turn Criticism into Confidence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mlp-turn-criticism-into-confidence/) - In 2008, I became a mom for the first time. Like most new mothers, I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and still adjusting to my new life. I hadn’t budgeted enough time for maternity leave, so just weeks after giving birth, I had to return to work. Between hormonal changes, sleepless nights feeding my colicky baby, and
- [3 Types of Generation Z Workers: White, Blue, and No-Collar Jobs](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ltng-3-gen-z-types/) - Jeremy represents a challenge for bosses and parents. He graduated with a perfect 4.0 GPA in high school and headed off to Auburn University to get a college degree. Halfway through his freshman year, he spoke to his parents by phone. They noticed Jeremy seemed melancholy. When they asked him why he was in such
- [4 Keys to Using Story to Drive Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-story-drive-leadership/) - You often hear the phrase, “Stories sell.” But in leadership, stories do even more than that—they show. As leaders, our role isn’t just to tell people what to do; it’s to help them see the way forward. And more often than not, our stories are what make ideas stick far better than facts or instructions
- [What Losing Everything Taught Me About Building Lasting Wealth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mlp-building-lasting-wealth/) - My first business was born in the attic of the home I grew up in. I had an idea, a few people willing to take a chance on it, and what I now recognize was a terrible business plan. But it was the late ’90s, and in that season, energy and vision could take you
- [7 Ways to Keep Top Talent on Your Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-keep-top-talent/) - We should always strive to be the kind of leader people want to follow. But here’s the truth: no matter how skilled or intentional you are as a leader, you will lose great people from time to time. It’s simply part of business. That said, when you’ve got top talent on your team—those people you
- [From Poverty to Purpose: 3 Insights for Breaking the Cycles That Keep Us Stuck](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mlp-from-poverty-to-purpose/) - I was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, an island where natural beauty often masked the quiet struggles of its people. My earliest memories weren't filled with luxury or privilege, but with the simple understanding that survival was what mattered most. Though I was born on the western side of the island, I don’t remember living
- [What Is Organizational Blindness? Signs, Causes, and Solutions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-is-organizational-blindness/) - Organizational blindness often hides in plain sight. It surfaces when opportunities slip by, culture loses its spark, or leadership grows disconnected from the team’s day-to-day reality. For leaders who care about growth and community impact, identifying these blind spots is the first real act of courage. They can emerge from narrow perspectives, unchecked biases, or
- [Why Managing Stress is the First Step to Smarter, Self-Aware Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/can-stress-management-help-blind-spots-in-leadership/) - Can stress management really help uncover blind spots in leadership? The answer often hides in the noise leaders carry with them. The nonstop meetings, the urgent deadlines, the pressure to deliver. That noise rarely fades on its own, and without space to pause, clarity gets crowded out. When stress eases, though, something shifts. Stress management
- [4 Questions to Ask About Your Actions (and What the Answers Will Tell You)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-questions-actions-answers/) - It seems like the business world has recently discovered a phrase that my wife and I have already known to be true through our years of parenting a big crew. You can’t expect what you won’t inspect. That kid who tells you they’ll clean their room before they play a video game? They might really
- [The Complacency Hydra: 4 Ways Complacency Keeps Us from Progressing](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-complacency-hydra-progressing/) - The Greeks had a mythological monster that appeared in some of their stories, a beast called the Hydra. It had one body and lots of heads. Some writers said it had six heads, some said nine, others fifty. In a lot of the ancient tales in which the Hydra appears, the hero of the story
- [Contentment or Complacency: 4 Ways to Know the Difference](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-contentment-or-complacency/) - There’s plenty of talk these days about burnout and finding peace and being happy with what you have. I get it. After all, if you can’t enjoy what you’ve got, what’s the point? But I’ve also seen contentment used as an excuse for complacency: Giving the same message the same way until it becomes a
- [5 Ways to Make Your Money Your Best Employee (and Stop Being the Only One Working in Your Business)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mlp-money-best-employee-business-2/) - Tell me if this sounds even remotely familiar: You clock in a 60-hour week, pour your heart into your businesses, and generate impressive revenue, only to watch the profits sit unemployed in a checking account earning basically nothing. Meanwhile, you’re burning out, missing family dinners, and wondering why financial freedom feels so elusive despite all
- [5 Ways to Make Your Money Your Best Employee (and Stop Being the Only One Working in Your Business)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mlp-money-best-employee-business/) - Tell me if this sounds even remotely familiar: You clock in a 60-hour week, pour your heart into your businesses, and generate impressive revenue, only to watch the profits sit unemployed in a checking account earning basically nothing. Meanwhile, you’re burning out, missing family dinners, and wondering why financial freedom feels so elusive despite all
- [How to Improve Leadership Effectiveness in Fast-Growing Companies](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-improve-leadership-effectiveness-in-fast-growing-companies/) - In fast-growing companies, everything moves quickly. Expectations rise. Priorities shift. Leaders are asked to respond just as fast while still keeping teams focused and productive. That kind of pressure leaves little room for missteps, and leadership effectiveness becomes a key factor in whether a company builds momentum or struggles to keep pace. To lead well
- [Top Leadership Training Programs for New Managers in 2025](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/top-leadership-training-programs-for-new-managers-in-2025/) - Stepping into a management role is one of the most important transitions in a professional’s journey. For new managers, the early days are full of promise, pressure, and plenty of learning. The right leadership training can shape that experience into something remarkable, helping new leaders build confidence, communicate with clarity, and guide their teams with
- [Smart Leaders Micromanage (Really!)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-smart-leaders-micromanage/) - Micromanagement gets a really bad rap. The word itself makes team members cringe and leaders bristle. But what if I told you not all micromanagement is bad? In fact, when done right, it’s not about control; it’s about clarity. I have a fresh take on micromanagement for you: it’s all about improving your micromanagement of
- [Becoming More: You Can't Get to "Better" Until You Get to "Different"](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mlp-becoming-more/) - As you look around, it doesn’t take long for you to find people who are yearning for more – more meaning, more success, more peace, more joy – and for many, more money. One thing that I know for certain is for your life to become better, and for you to become more, you must
- [Struggling to Connect with Others? Here’s What Might Be Holding You Back](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/why-do-i-have-hard-time-connecting-with-other/) - Feeling disconnected from your team can be disheartening. You speak, but the message doesn't resonate. You lead, yet the bond feels tenuous. This sense of disconnection can be perplexing, especially when you're striving to be an effective leader. In this situation, it is normal to ask yourself: "Why do I have a hard time connecting
- [What Makes Leadership a Soft Skill? Why It’s More Than Just a Title](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-as-a-soft-skill/) - Leadership isn't about the title on your business card or the corner office you occupy. It's about the influence you have, the connections you build, and the positive change you inspire in others. This is where the concept of leadership as a soft skill comes into play. Soft skills—like empathy, communication, and adaptability—are the human
- [George Shinn's 4 Insights on How God Uses Imperfect People, Perfectly](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mlp-god-imperfect-people/) - I’ve never been the obvious choice—not in business, not in leadership, not in any way. By the world’s standards, I didn’t have the credentials to succeed. I struggled in school, battled insecurity, and carried the weight of more failures than I could count. But what I’ve learned—what this entire journey has taught me—is that God
- [Change Lives, Not Just Behavior: The Power of Feedback](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mlp-power-of-feedback/) - Think of a leader who made a notable impact on your life. Were they tough on you? I'm betting that you're nodding your head yes. Great leaders have the ability to call out the potential in the people they lead and provide clear direction when they get off track. The leader in your mind could
- [How to Build Better Relationships with People as a Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-build-better-relationships-with-people-as-a-leader/) - Great leadership starts with great relationships. When you genuinely connect, trust deepens, communication opens up. Teams stop just working together and start believing in what they’re building. The truth is, leadership rises and falls on relationships. Without mutual respect, understanding, and real connection, even the best-laid plans can fall flat. But when you take the
- [Team Empowerment Activities That Inspire Collaboration & Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/team-empowerment-activities/) - Empowering your team is a transformative strategy that unlocks their full potential, fostering enhanced collaboration and driving significant organizational growth. When team members feel valued and are entrusted with responsibilities, they are more inclined to contribute innovative ideas and work cohesively toward common objectives. Implementing intentional team empowerment activities cultivates an environment where collaboration thrives,
- [Communicating with Complicated: 7 Tips for 360-Degree Collaboration in the Workplace](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-communication-collaboration-workplace/) - In his new data-driven book How to Work with Complicated People, speaker and bestselling author Ryan Leak shares powerful collaboration strategies so that you can work effectively with nearly anyone. This blog post has been adapted from chapter 8. You can order your copy here. There is often a gap between what’s coming out of
- [The Expectations Detox: 1 Shift to Help You Work More Effectively With (Nearly) Anyone](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-expectations-detox-work-effectively/) - In his new data-driven book How to Work with Complicated People, speaker and bestselling author Ryan Leak shares powerful collaboration strategies so that you can work effectively with nearly anyone. This blog post has been adapted from chapter 3. You can pre-order your copy here. One time when I was talking with a client, they
- [How to Empower Others & Build a Stronger, More Motivated Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-empower-others/) - Think about the best leader you’ve ever worked with. What made them stand out? More than likely, they didn’t just give orders or manage tasks—they made you feel capable, trusted, and motivated to grow. That’s the power of true leadership. When people feel empowered, they bring more energy, creativity, and commitment to their work. Building
- [What’s Your Leadership Communication Style? How to Find and Improve It](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-communication-styles/) - ​Leadership thrives on effective communication. It's the bridge that turns ideas into reality. Recognizing and refining your unique communication style is essential for inspiring your team, building trust, and driving meaningful action. When you master this skill, you can share your vision clearly, handle challenges gracefully, and create a workplace where everyone feels valued and
- [Don't Let a Few Complicated People Define Your Workplace Experience](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-complicated-people-define-workplace/) - When it comes to email, I am an inbox-zero kind of guy. If I haven’t cleared my emails by the end of the day, I feel frustrated and borderline anxious. This obviously presents challenges at times because some emails are too complicated to be addressed quickly. I’ve noticed that all it takes is a few
- [4 Approaches for Working with Complicated People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-4-approaches-complicated-people/) - In his new data-driven book How to Work with Complicated People, speaker and bestselling author Ryan Leak shares powerful collaboration strategies so that you can work effectively with nearly anyone. This blog post has been adapted from chapter 1. You can pre-order your copy here. Think about all the people who cycle through your workday:
- [Top Strategies for Improving Team Communication](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-improve-team-communication/) - Effective team communication does more than pass information along. It strengthens relationships, builds trust, and aligns people toward a shared purpose. A leader’s ability to communicate well can shape the culture of an entire organization. Some leaders make the mistake of thinking communication is about speaking well. Great communication, however, is about connection. Every leader
- [How to Motivate Your Team During Challenging Times](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-motivate-your-team-as-a-leader/) - Every leader will face seasons where the weight of responsibility feels heavier than usual. The energy in the room shifts, challenges pile up, and the team’s momentum slows. It’s in these moments that leadership is tested. Anyone can guide a motivated team when things are going well. But what happens when motivation fades? When the
- [Victory Often Follows the Next Uncomfortable Step](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-victory-next-uncomfortable-step/) - One hundred and ten feet straight up, no option to turn back, and enemy bullets raining down from above. This was the situation facing what President Ronald Reagan called “the boys of Pointe du Hoc.” June 6, 1944, which we all remember as D-Day, was a critical turning point in World War II. For these
- [Are You Managing or Leading?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-managing-or-leading/) - As we head into the first quarter of this new year, it’s important to kick off with a strong foundation. For me, that means taking stock of my leadership influence—specifically, how am I developing myself to this high calling of leadership? While most people evaluate their leadership based on their management skills, leadership requires more
- [Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Leadership Roles](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/overcoming-imposter-syndrome/) - Sitting in a meeting with your team, you nod confidently while ideas are exchanged. But deep inside, a voice whispers, "What if they realize I don’t know enough? What if I don’t belong here?" This inner struggle is something many leaders face, yet few openly discuss. It’s called imposter syndrome, and it’s more common in
- [Why Executive Coaching Matters for Career Growth and Team Performance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/why-executive-coaching-matters/) - In the fast-paced world of leadership, finding the right guidance can make all the difference. Executive coaching is a powerful tool designed to help leaders grow both personally and professionally. It focuses on empowering leaders to sharpen their skills, build their confidence, and drive positive change in their careers and teams. But beyond the personal
- [4 Unexpected Trust-Building Behaviors of Extraordinary Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mlp-4-trust-building-behaviors/) - Think for a moment about one of the best work cultures you’ve been a part of. I bet I can predict what you experienced: You worked for a leader you admired and respected. You had co-workers who were also friends. You enjoyed the organization because you felt like the work you were doing had purpose
- [What is an Executive Coach and What Do They Do?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-is-an-executive-coach/) - Leadership is an ongoing journey. Each step forward brings new opportunities to grow, inspire, and make an impact. But even the most driven leaders sometimes encounter challenges that can feel like uncharted territory. That’s where an executive coach comes in—not as someone who provides all the answers, but as a guide who helps uncover them
- [Everyday Significance: 6 Ways You Can Give More Than You Take](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-signifiance-6-ways/) - At a Maxwell Leadership conference, I had the privilege of hearing Angela Ahrendts speak. Angela, who served as Apple’s Senior Vice President of Retail from 2014 to 2019 and as CEO of Burberry from 2006 to 2014, was talking about her leadership journey. She said that the best advice she ever received was from her
- [3 Ways to Develop Your Resilience](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-3-ways-develop-your-resilience/) - Two years ago yesterday, my son and I were in a car accident that changed our lives. Another driver failed to stop at a stop sign, and in that moment, everything shifted. My son thankfully recovered from his concussion within two months, but my own recovery was far more challenging. Over the next 22 months,
- [High Impact Leadership vs. Traditional Leadership: What Sets Them Apart?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/high-impact-leadership-vs-traditional-leadership-what-sets-them-apart/) - Leadership is the heartbeat of any organization. It influences the atmosphere, shapes goals, and directly affects every individual's experience within a team or community. Some leaders seem to leave a mark that lasts, inspiring their people to contribute their best and embrace meaningful change. This is the essence of high-impact leadership. In contrast, traditional leadership,
- [3 Strategies for Less Stress and More Meaning This Holiday Season](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/tl-vb-less-stress-more-meaning/) - With Christmas fast approaching, many people are feeling stressed by the expectations, shopping, and obligations that come with the holiday season. While it’s important to give of yourself, it’s equally important to engage in some extra “self-care” during the holiday season. A variety of issues cause stress during the holidays, including overspending, social obligations (parties,
- [Unlocking the Nine-Figure Mindset: Your Blueprint for Business Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mlp-unlocking-nine-figure-mindset/) - H1: Unlocking the Nine-Figure Mindset: Your Blueprint for Business Success In the world of business, success often seems elusive. With statistics showing that 97% of all businesses fail within 10 years, it's clear that the path to sustainable growth and prosperity is fraught with challenges. But what if there was a way to flip your
- [What are the Long-Term Benefits of Leadership Coaching?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/long-term-benefits-of-leadership-coaching/) - Leadership is a journey of growth, resilience, and transformation. At its core, leadership coaching is about empowering leaders to reach their fullest potential, cultivate positive change, and inspire those around them. The benefits of leadership coaching go beyond immediate improvements and extend into a lifetime of impactful, values-based leadership that can transform teams, organizations, and
- [3 Ways to Create a Culture of Loyalty](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-create-culture-loyalty/) - I read an article recently about workplace cultures, and how 81% of workers indicated they were willing to leave their current position. When asked about the reasons for wanting to leave, they were incredibly enlightening: Lack of work-life balance Lack of flexible work schedule Lack of remote work options Lack of growth opportunities At first,
- [5 Reasons Effective Leaders Make Civility a Priority](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-effective-leaders-civility-priority/) - In March 2024, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) launched a bold initiative: to inspire one million civil conversations. This initiative arose from a growing concern over rising incivility in both the workplace and everyday interactions. The stakes are high—SHRM's research revealed that incivility is eroding trust, diminishing productivity, and contributing to an atmosphere
- [4 Ways to Unlock Your Team's Full Potential by Leveraging AI](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-unlock-teams-potential-ai/) - As a leader in the AI era, how do you view artificial intelligence? Do you see it as a threat to jobs or a tool for enhancing human capabilities? Your perspective on this could be the key to unlocking unprecedented levels of productivity, creativity, and innovation in your organization. Let's explore why viewing AI as
- [6 Ways Great Leaders Can Cultivate Gratitude](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/tl-mc-leaders-cultivate-gratitude/) - Every year as we approach Thanksgiving, I’m reminded of the importance of gratitude in leadership. And I always come back to a very important question—how do I cultivate a willingness to be grateful? The truth is, the best version of you is a grateful you. But it is more natural to be entitled and selfish
- [4 Ways to Increase Your Influence Up, Down, and Across the Board](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-increase-influence-across-board/) - So many times as leaders, we think about increasing our influence with our team, or maybe even our bosses, right? But how? It’s easy to assume we’re leading those that work below us, but can we influence those we work across from? And even the ones higher up that lead us? I think we can.
- [Learning in the AI Era: 4 Ways to Eliminate Failure by Embracing It](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-ai-era-eliminate-failure/) - As a leader, how do you approach growth in your organization? Are you only focused on achieving the next level of results at every turn, or do you see even problems as opportunities to learn? Emerging technologies and advances in artificial intelligence are forcing leaders to shift and adapt more by the day. And in
- [How to Be A Better Leader Through Active Listening](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/active-listening-vs-passive-listening/) - Listening is one of the most overlooked leadership skills. But not just any kind of listening—active listening. While passive listening happens when you hear someone without truly engaging, active listening is an intentional, focused process where you absorb and understand what's being said, responding thoughtfully. This difference between active listening vs passive listening can significantly
- [What Are the Biggest Mistakes Leaders Make & How To Avoid Them](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/biggest-mistakes-leaders-make/) - Every leader, no matter how experienced or talented, makes mistakes. The beauty of leadership is not in striving for perfection but in recognizing that growth comes through learning from these errors. The ability to acknowledge missteps and work toward bettering ourselves is what distinguishes effective leaders. If you've asked yourself, “Do leaders make mistakes?” the
- [5 Strategies for Authentic Communication in the Age of AI](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-5-strategies-authentic-communication-ai/) - Have you ever wondered why some leaders seem to effortlessly connect with their teams, even in the midst of technological upheaval? The secret might be simpler than you think: authentic communication. As an AI researcher, I’m seeing new technologies shift the leadership landscape left and right. Tomorrow’s most effective organizations will be marked by their
- [If I Had to Start Over, Here's What I'd Do Differently: Deliver the Hard Truth with Kindness](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-hard-truth-with-kindness/) - A lot of people shy away from confrontation and difficult conversations, myself included! We can have a tendency to fear tension, not realizing tension can be good if handled in the right way. Hard conversations are something all of us have to learn to do with grace and skill as leaders, and the earlier in
- [The 3 Cs of Success: How to Create, Design, and Live an Unforgettable Life](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mlp-3cs-of-success-unforgettable-life/) - “Ancestral math” shows twelve generations, 4,094 of your ancestors, came together from all over the world to create you… Your life isn’t the result of luck, chance or coincidence. Your life has purpose. It has value and meaning. Regardless of your roots, your resources, or your lack thereof, there are simple and powerful steps you
- [Life Leadership: 3 Ways to Excel Outside the Workplace](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/tl-jmx-life-leadership-excel-workplace/) - You – yes, you reading this – you are a leader. You may know it and identify that way. You may consider leadership one of your strengths. On the other hand, you might consider yourself the farthest thing from a leader. But in reality, everyone has influence. No matter who you are, no matter where
- [Personal Growth Through Adversity: 3 John Maxwell Quotes I've Lived](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-personal-growth-john-maxwell-quotes/) - Part of my morning routine is getting up early and riding my bike. One morning recently, while riding my laps, I was listening to the Maxwell Leadership Podcast with Mark Cole and Matt Tresidder. The podcast topic was on shifting from managing people to leading people. As I rode, I began to think about my
- [Unpopular Opinion: Speak Last — 3 Techniques for Active Listening](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-speak-last-active-listening/) - There’s a statistic I heard a while back that still blows me away—85% of what we know, we’ve learned through listening. Not talking, not reading—listening. I consider myself a pretty educated person, and like everyone at Maxwell Leadership, I read a lot. But if that statistic is correct, then 85% of what I know—about people,
- [7 Leadership Skills to Excel and Influence in Any Role](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-leadership-skills-influence-role/) - What comes to mind when you hear the word “excellence?” We all have definition for what the word means, but more than likely, the image that comes to mind when we hear the word is different for everyone. For me, excellence requires more than being good at something. It is not something you do; it
- [If Generation Z Had a Perfect Working Environment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/tl-te-generation-z-working-environment/) - I met a young employee at Toyota who told me what he loved most about his workplace. Believe it or not, he wasn’t in a white-collar position. He worked on the assembly line, but he was satisfied, nonetheless. To be honest, I was surprised. He did not fit the typical profile of a twenty-something who
- [2 Fundamentals to Help You Win Beyond Work](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mlp-2-fundamentals-win-beyond-work/) - Is work-life balance even possible? It’s a question I hear repeatedly in my work with high-performance leaders. Perhaps it’s the wrong question? The reality is, there is no such thing as balance considering, if you exclude sleep, most people spend way more time at work than they do at home. I once heard balance defined
- [This Mindset Will Change Your Leadership Forever](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-mindset-change-leadership-forever/) - Servant leadership is a bit of a buzzword these days, and at Maxwell Leadership we’re all about it. But before you can truly be a servant leader, it’s essential we grasp what a servant leader mindset is all about. Trying to practice servant leadership without adopting the servant mindset is pointless. But getting it right
- [How to Inspire Innovation in Your Team Without Micromanaging](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/inspire-innovation-in-your-team-without-micromanaging/) - Balancing innovation with autonomy is a challenge many leaders face. Too often, leaders fall into the trap of micromanagement, thinking that oversight will lead to better results. However, the secret to fostering a truly innovative team lies not in control but in empowerment. Great leaders focus on unlocking the motivation that already exists within their
- [What Are the Key Differences Between Leadership vs Management?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/key-differences-between-leadership-vs-management/) - Many people confuse leadership with management, thinking they are one and the same. While they share some similarities and are both essential for organizational success, leadership and management have unique roles and responsibilities. Understanding the distinction between leadership vs management helps anyone looking to enhance their effectiveness and make a meaningful impact. In exploring the
- [The BARS Method: A Simple, Scalable Model for Personal & Professional Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/bars-simple-model-success/) - About 18 months ago, my business partner and I had one of our many meetings to discuss the future of our business – where we were, where we wanted to go, what our goals were – you know, a typical strategizing session. Neither of us can remember who said it first, but one of us
- [Living like Jesus: 3 Reasons Christians Should be Leading on the High Road](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/tl-jmx-jesus-leading-high-road/) - Recently, my pastor, Todd Mullins, challenged our congregation at Christ Fellowship to adopt a biblical perspective of who we are as Christians and how to live our lives. As he did this, he reminded us of three powerful truths about ourselves as followers of Christ: 1. WE ARE NOT ONLY CITIZENS OF A COUNTRY—WE ARE
- [Solving Puzzles, Not Problems: 5 Strategies for Growth in the Age of Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-puzzles-problems-growth/) - As a leader, how do you approach challenges in your organization? Do you see them as problems to be solved, or puzzles to be pieced together? In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, this distinction could be the key to unlocking innovation and thriving in uncertain times. The shift from problem-solving to puzzle-solving isn't just a
- [Momentum: 6 Ways to Leverage the Next Big Trend in Team Development](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/csg-momentum-team-development/) - John Maxwell says, “If you have momentum, it’ll actually solve 80% of your problems without you even knowing.” We see this play out in several arenas—in sports, a team will gain a lot of momentum, to the point the opposing coach calls a time out. In our communities, we’ll rally around a cause and momentum
- [5 Ways You Can Shift the Collateral Impact of Your Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-ways-shift-impact-leadership/) - What if, by simply doing an amazing job at work, you had a profound impact on the lives of the people you lead, above and beyond work results? Have you ever considered how wide your influence really is? Being in the workplace for more than 25 years, I’ve experienced good and bad leadership. I’ve had
- [How to Move Forward When You Can't Move On](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/move-forward-move-on/) - Moving forward and moving on aren’t the same moves. There are some losses in life that will stay with us. They’re hard to move on from because reminders inevitably show up. For example, every Labor Day Weekend if there is a rain delay or a pause in matches at the US Open tennis tournament, the
- [What Adversity Taught Me About Resilience](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/adversity-taught-resiliency/) - More than ever, adversity is a hot topic right now. In our current economic, political, and social landscape, adversity is being felt to degrees we really haven’t witnessed before. And while the majority of people might see that as a negative, I see it as a launching pad to developing a missing ingredient in today’s
- [Essential Topics for Executive Coaching Sessions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/essential-topics-for-executive-coaching-sessions/) - Executives today face a multitude of complex challenges, from navigating rapid technological changes to managing global competition and talent acquisition. These pressures demand more than just sharp business acumen—they require exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. These skills are often best gained by and through executive coaching. Executive coaching works as a dedicated partner whose
- [Proven Strategies for Developing Executive Function](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/proven-strategies-for-developing-executive-function/) - The ability to steer your team toward success requires more than just vision. It demands a well-honed set of cognitive skills known as executive function. These are the mental processes that enable us to plan, focus attention, remember instructions, and juggle multiple tasks successfully. For executives, mid-managers, or emerging leaders, developing these skills is crucial
- [I Used to Procrastinate, Then I Learned to Prioritize](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/procrastinate-prioritize/) - Don’t put off tomorrow what you can do today. Who grew up hearing this constantly from their parents? As a young person, it didn’t make sense. Why not put off what I don’t want to do until tomorrow? There’s a lot more fun to have today! But as an adult, not only do I have
- [Escape the Urgency Trap: 6 Ways Leaders Can Stay Focused on What Matters Most](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/escape-urgency-leaders-focused/) - As a leader, one of the most significant challenges you face is managing your time effectively. With countless demands on your attention, it's easy to get caught up in the urgency trap, where you find yourself constantly putting out fires and neglecting the truly important initiatives that drive your organization forward. To overcome this challenge,
- [Strength in Numbers: 5 Reasons Strong Leaders Need a Community](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/strength-numbers-leaders-need-community/) - It was February 3rd, 2018. The temperatures in Raleigh, North Carolina, were below 18 degrees Fahrenheit (-8 degrees Celsius). I had to endure the pain of the wintry weather to be on time for a keynote speaker during the Symmetry Financial group annual gathering. Having secured a VIP ticket, I could not wait to hear
- [Top Leadership Coaching Books for Every Leader's Library](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/best-leadership-coaching-books/) - Continuous learning and growth are the hallmarks of great leadership, and leadership coaching books can be a powerful resource for aspiring and experienced leaders alike. Packed with timeless wisdom and practical strategies, these books can equip you with the tools you need to become a more effective leader and inspire those around you. John C.
- [What To Expect From the Cost of Leadership Training](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-training-costs/) - Do you feel the call to leadership stirring within you? Are you ready to step up, inspire others, and make a real difference in your community? If so, you've likely considered investing in leadership training, and a key question might be swirling in your mind: "How much does leadership training cost?" We'll address that in
- [3 Ways Growth Gives You Hope](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/growth-gives-you-hope/) - I love to talk about personal growth. It’s one of my passions. I have seen firsthand how effectively a life committed to continual personal growth produces results beyond our wildest imaginings. Because I’ve seen the power of growth, I’m always fired up to share the principles and practices that will help people make it a
- [The Leader's Love Quotient: 5 Ways to Improve Your Relational Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/love-quotient-improve-relational-leadership/) - I remember my mentor, John C. Maxwell, sharing a story many years ago that left a lasting impression on me. John was in the office foyer chatting with some staff on break, and one of the senior leaders of the organization passed them without saying hello to any of them. Everyone was shocked, and John
- [Resilience: A Critical Trait for Effective Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/resilience-critical-effective-leadership/) - In the ever-evolving dynamics of leadership, resilience stands out as an indispensable trait. It is the ability to navigate through adversities, bounce back from setbacks, and emerge stronger. Leaders equipped with resilience are better prepared to tackle the inevitable challenges and uncertainties that come with their roles. Eric Greitens, author of Resilience, offers a profound
- [Culture Catalysts: Empowering Teams to Transform the Workplace](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/culture-catalysts-teams-transform-workplace/) - According to Gallup’s 2023 report on the state of the global workplace, a significant majority of employees—79%—are either not engaged or actively disengaged. This alarming figure underscores the paramount importance of an organization's culture. A positive and engaging organizational culture can significantly influence employee engagement levels. When employees feel valued, supported, and aligned with the
- [From the Court to Corporate: A Page from a Winning Playbook](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/court-corporate-winning-playbook/) - In the world of leadership, complexity can be our greatest adversary. While strategies, frameworks, and technological tools play pivotal roles, the bedrock of success often lies in simplicity. The late, great Coach John Wooden, one of college basketball's titans, distilled his secret to success down to three core principles: conditioning, fundamentals, and unity. These elements
- [5 Key Traits of Resilient People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-key-traits-resilient-people/) - Research shows that resilient people think differently. They have a set of skills – sometimes learned, other times innate – that allow them to persevere, manage stress, and triumph in the face of challenges. In the midst of your current challenges, which of the five traits of resilient people is it time to lean on?
- [Sowing Seeds for Thriving Organizational Growth: Leadership Lessons from the Garden](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/organizational-growth-leadership-garden/) - As an educational leader with more than 30 years of experience, I've been immersed in countless impactful moments that have left an indelible mark on me. I've had the privilege of witnessing the remarkable transformations orchestrated by teams of school leaders. Together, we've embarked on journeys to revitalize struggling educational institutions and uplift disheartened and
- [Inspiring Stories of Leadership Coaching in Action](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/inspiring-stories-of-leadership-coaching-in-action/) - Unlocking your full potential as a leader can inspire those around you and create lasting positive change. Executive leadership coaching can turn this vision into reality. Join us as we explore three inspiring stories of transformation through Maxwell Leadership's impactful coaching programs. Transforming Organizations: Coaching Leadership Style Examples That Inspire Success Personalized leadership coaching has
- [Understanding the Role of a Leadership Coach](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/understanding-the-role-of-a-leadership-coach/) - Leadership is the invisible force that shapes our world, guiding businesses, communities, and the future we face. But effective leadership doesn't happen by accident. This is where leadership coaching steps in, acting as your personal guide to unlocking your true leadership potential. Below, we explore what a leadership coach is and how they can help
- [Evaluating the Impact of Leadership Training](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/evaluating-the-impact-of-leadership-training/) - Effective leadership is a transformative force, capable of inspiring teams, driving innovation, and fostering a positive work environment. The true power of leadership training lies in its potential to unlock this transformative ability in individuals. As organizations invest in developing their leaders, a fundamental question arises: How can we measure the effectiveness of leadership training?
- [Discovering Your Perfect Executive Coach](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/discovering-your-perfect-executive-coach/) - Enhancing leadership skills and making a significant impact in your community starts with discovering your perfect executive coach. In the competitive business environment, having the right coach can elevate your abilities, help you reach new heights, and foster positive change. Let's explore how an executive coach can be a transformative force in your leadership journey.
- [Delegation Done Right: Strategies for Leading with Impact](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/team-potential-value-effective-delegation/) - Delegation is a powerful tool in leadership that optimizes productivity, fosters individual growth, and strengthens team dynamics. Effective delegation involves recognizing your limitations, identifying core responsibilities, and empowering your team members. Recognize Your Limitations Understanding that you can't do everything yourself is crucial. Great leaders identify their strengths and areas for improvement and employ individuals
- [Make Time for This Crucial Habit to Become a Better Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/great-leaders-one-thing-in-common/) - All great leaders read. And I’m not talking about skimming through the newspaper each morning over coffee. I’m talking about devouring knowledge! Did you know that the average American only reads one book a year? Compare that with the fact that the average CEO reads four to five books a month. Some of the most
- [Benefits of Executive Coaching](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/benefits-of-executive-coaching/) - Do you aspire to lead with greater impact and make a real difference in your community? Executive coaching can be the key that unlocks your full leadership potential and sets you on the path to achieving remarkable results. Executive coaching is a personalized development strategy designed to empower leaders like you to excel. Through a
- [I.N.V.E.S.T. Wisely and Watch Your Business Grow](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/invest-wisely-business-grow/) - In early 2018, I was five years into my role as CEO of TN Voices, a non-profit mental health organization. When I started, we had a $2 million-plus budget, and there were planned changes that would cause a loss of revenue. By 2018, we were holding steady, weathering the storm of change and strategizing toward
- [How Leadership Training Improves Employee Performance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-leadership-training-improves-employee-performance/) - Leadership is the cornerstone of a positive, productive work environment. It is the driving force behind employee satisfaction, operational efficiency, and long-term organizational success. But how can organizations harness this transformative power? The answer lies in targeted leadership training. Investing in the development of your employees' leadership skills transforms individuals, the workplace, and the company
- [Developing an Ownership Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/developing-an-ownership-culture/) - In the expanse of leadership, fostering a robust culture of accountability is essential for achieving organizational success. In an environment where accountability thrives, each team member doesn’t just carry out tasks—they own them. The implication of this ownership is profound, influencing both the rate of fulfillment of responsibilities and the overall atmosphere of the workplace.
- [The Rule of 100: How I Improved My Life and Leadership with Generative AI](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/rule-of-100-life-leadership-ai/) - As a leader and a business owner, I have always been passionate about exploring new ways to grow personally and professionally and to help others do the same. However, like many leaders, I have often faced the challenges of limited time, energy, and resources. It wasn't until I discovered the potential of generative artificial intelligence
- [5 Ways Leaders Change Lives for the Better](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-ways-leaders-change-lives-better/) - The world is in a leadership crisis. That idea seems to appear more and more in the media. News outlets and social media, alike, are not shy to talk about the decline of leadership in government, education, entertainment, religion, business, art, and the family. “We’re not as strong as we used to be” seems to
- [Unlocking Potential Through Coaching](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/unlocking-potential-through-coaching/) - Within the scope of organizational growth, the role of a coaching leader is indispensable. Such leaders go beyond traditional managerial roles, focusing instead on fostering a culture of continuous personal and professional development among their team members. The coaching leader’s goal is to unlock the potential that lies dormant within employees, offering not just guidance
- [Leading Through Team Tension](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-through-team-tension/) - Navigating the complexities of team conflict is an essential skill on the journey to becoming a successful leader. Every seasoned leader knows that while conflict cannot always be avoided, it has the potential to be a catalyst for growth if managed correctly. Leadership is not just about guiding a team when the seas are calm—it's
- [Leading on the High Road: Building Integrity in an Age of Image](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/high-road-leadership-integrity-image/) - You’ve probably heard the saying, “Fake it ‘til you make it.” It’s actually one of my least favorite sayings. It’s a catchy but destructive idea that does more harm than good, and here’s why: You can’t truly “make it” if you don’t have integrity. And integrity is the opposite of fake. It literally means being
- [Dear Graduate](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/jeff-henderson-dear-graduate/) - You probably feel the pressure. The pressure to have it all figured out, to have the perfect plan for the rest of your life, and to know exactly what you want to do. Can I tell you the truth? That’s not how life worked for most of us. For some, sure. But not most of
- [High Road Leadership Preview: 3 Ways High Road Leaders Keep from Keeping Score](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/high-road-leadership-3-ways-keep-score/) - The following blog post is an adapted excerpt from John Maxwell’s upcoming book, High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides, releasing May 7. Click here to preorder the book today and receive $299 in bonuses. Keeping score may appear to be a way not to get behind in life. Or it
- [Growth is Essential for a Better Tomorrow](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/growth-essential-better-tomorrow/) - With so many responsibilities vying for our time and attention, it is easy to find ourselves getting caught up in the day-to-day hustle and forgetting about the bigger picture! We often fixate on the challenges and setbacks we face rather than focusing on the potential for growth and improvement. But as author and leadership expert
- [Character: A Leader's Most Important Quality](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/character-leaders-most-important-asset/) - Character is every leader’s most important quality. And like any quality, it can be developed. With each choice that you make, you are creating your character: To bend the truth, or to bear the weight of it. To avoid the pain, or to persevere through it. To seek comfort, or to seek growth. Adversity doesn’t
- [Responding to God's Call: Sinking is Better Than Sitting](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/responding-to-gods-call-sink-or-sit/) - Usually, “having blinders on” is not a compliment. Blinders are things that limit our vision or our awareness. It’s not something we want said about us. But when it comes to heeding God’s call, blinders are precisely what we need. Wikipedia defines blinders as a piece of horse tack that prevents the horse from seeing
- [Growing Your Leadership Influence: Practical Strategies for Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/growing-your-leadership-influence/) - As a leader, having positional authority alone is not enough to drive long-term success and engagement within your team. To truly succeed as a leader, it’s crucial to transition from relying solely on your position to effectively leveraging influence. In this blog, we’ll explore practical strategies and techniques to help you grow your leadership influence
- [The Do's and Don'ts of Problem-Solving for Effective Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/problem-solving-effective-leadership/) - Benjamin Franklin is famously quoted as saying, “[I]n this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” He wasn’t the first to use this phrase, and of course, he wouldn’t be the last, but he was right – it seems the only immutable facts of life are its termination and its
- [6 Ways to Become an Unforgettable Public Speaker](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/become-unforgettable-public-speaker/) - When you think of the greatest public speakers in history, who comes to mind? Likely the names of Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Ronald Reagan, and others are on that list. And if you look at those names, what’s one thing they have in common? Winston Churchill – “Never, never, never give
- [Living Today for Tomorrow: 3 Leadership Practices for Securing Your Legacy](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-practices-legacy/) - “If you’re going to live, leave behind a legacy. Make an impact on the world that can never be erased.” – Maya Angelou What’s on your agenda today? Are you leading meetings? Teaching workshops? Investing in the people under your leadership? If adding value to someone else isn’t on your to-do list today, be sure
- [3 Things You Must Overcome Before Achieving Your Life Goals](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/overcome-achieving-life-goals/) - Having goals is a beautiful thing – bright visions of the future to eagerly anticipate as you work toward them. And in its way, working toward our goals is a thing of beauty, too. But only in principle. In practice, it’s taxing. It means getting up early when we want to sleep in, setting aside
- [When to Persevere and When to Let Go](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/persevere-and-let-go/) - Several years ago, as I was mulling over a decision that had been weighing heavily on me, I stumbled across a scripture I’d seen many times. But for some reason, on this occasion, the words took on new meaning that day: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give
- [3 Ways to Fan Your Flame and Avoid Burnout](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/fan-your-flame-avoid-burnout/) - A few years ago, I was considering a crazy idea. I was thinking about retirement. I was in my late sixties, and things were going well. It was the right time for my team and myself to think about the future and what it was going to look like. As we talked, it seemed like
- [The 3 Kinds of People that Push You Toward Your Personal Goals](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/people-push-toward-personal-goals/) - In his 5-decade career studying the achievement of personal goals, social psychologist Dr. David McClelland came to a shocking conclusion: as much as 95% of your success or failure in life depends on the people you regularly spend time with. The leadership development community places a high value on personal responsibility: the only one responsible
- [Can You Coach Your Team to Become Change Agents?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/coach-team-change-agents/) - In the ever-evolving world of business, change is inevitable. As a leader, the ability to navigate and drive change is a critical skill. However, what if the entire team could be coached to embrace change and become change agents themselves? In this blog, we'll explore the concept of coaching a team to become change agents
- [8 Personal Growth Practices for Protecting Your Self-Worth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/personal-growth-practices-protecting-self-worth/) - What’s the most important relationship in your life? Of course, it’s subjective. For many, the first person to come to mind will be your spouse. For others, it might be a child, a parent, or a friend. And there’s no right or wrong answer to the question. But in terms of the one relationship that
- [Navigating Change: The Art of Unwavering Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/navigating-change-unwavering-leadership/) - In the ever-shifting landscape of leadership, the ability to navigate change distinguishes the exceptional from the ordinary. Leading through change requires a unique blend of qualities, and among them, an unwavering commitment to challenge the status quo stands out as a linchpin. Let's delve into the essence of effective leadership, exploring three foundational pillars –
- [4 Things You Need to Know About Personal Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/need-to-know-personal-growth/) - The personal growth conversation might seem a bit crowded, especially for newcomers. Enter the term into Google’s search bar and in less than half a second you’ll have nearly 6 billion results. Can it be a complicated topic? Certainly. It’s nuanced and deeply emotionally driven, because that’s the way that people are. But in all
- [3 Steps to Increase Your Capacity for Action](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/increase-capacity-action/) - I wish I could do more. I hear that statement a lot from leaders around the world. The demands on their time, their skills, and their presence are always escalating, always making it seem like there’s never enough of the leader to go around. Usually, the emphasis is on the “more” in that sentence: I
- [Work Smarter, Not Harder: 6 Tips for Leveraging Strategy](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/work-smarter-leveraging-strategy/) - Hannibal crossing the Alps to surprise the Roman army. Charlemagne’s conquest of Western Europe. The Allies’ D-Day invasion of Normandy. These are the powerful images conjured by the word “strategy” – military maneuvers using smart tactics to secure victory. But strategy isn’t just for winning wars. There’s a famous saying that goes, “Most people spend
- [Decisions That Resonate All Year](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/decisions-resonate-all-year/) - As we usher in the new year, a crucial aspect of leadership lies in the strategic decisions we make. Amidst resolutions and reflections, the choices we commit to in the early days of the year often shape the trajectory of success for the months ahead. A pivotal concept in this journey, advocated by John C.
- [5 Ways to Build Tenacity and Make Goal Achievement Your Superpower](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/build-tenacity-goal-achievement/) - Admiral Robert Peary attempted to reach the North Pole seven times before he finally achieved his goal. Oscar Hammerstein produced five shows on Broadway that were flops before staging the smash hit Oklahoma, which was seen by more than 4.5 million people during a record breaking run of 2,212 performances. Thomas Edison failed in his
- [Maxwell Leadership Guide to New Year's Resolutions: 4 Exercises for Keeping Commitment Daily](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-keeping-commitment/) - Welcome to 2024, a brand new year brimming with potential. All around the world, people are joining gyms, buying planners, and making bold claims of sweeping change in their New Year’s resolutions – a time-honored, but often fruitless tradition. Unfortunately, the reasons people resist change, especially sudden and dramatic change, are nuanced and many. Some
- [Maxwell Leadership Guide to New Year's Resolutions: 3 Ways to Master Your Priorities](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-master-priorities/) - It’s no secret that New Year’s resolutions are, for most Americans, a losing battle. Over the next week, millions of Americans will outline how they would like their lives to be different in 2024. And over the following month, most of those millions will remember why their lives always stay the same: change, while worth
- [Maxwell Leadership Guide to New Year's Resolutions: Get Clarity, Get Results](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-clarity-results/) - This year, as every year, millions of Americans will start 2024 setting out to change something about themselves. Right now, nearly 90% of them are confident they will achieve their goal. But if tradition holds true, only 20% will actually succeed. As people, we tend to have a love-hate relationship with New Year’s resolutions. None
- [This Christmas, Will You Be Intentional Creating Memories?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/christmas-intentional-creating-memories/) - “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” I don’t know about you, but I love that Christmas song, and it’s fitting because I love the Christmas season. There’s nothing more wonderful to me than the lights, the decorations, the music, and especially, the time spent with family. It was always fun and meaningful when
- [The SHARE Framework: How to Use Stories When Public Speaking](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/share-stories-public-speaking/) - Everywhere you look today, ambitious teachers and trainers are looking for ways to improve their public speaking skills – and according to experts, storytelling is the best place to start. Journalist and storytelling expert Christopher Booker wrote, We spend a phenomenal amount of our lives following stories; telling them; listening to them; reading them; watching
- [Thanksgiving Gratitude](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/thanksgiving-gratitude/) - “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving? Research shows there are benefits to giving thanks – not just gratitude for what we have, but expressing gratitude
- [Personal Development in Practice: A 6-Step for Turning Intention into Action](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/personal-development-in-practice-intention-to-action/) - Decisions, decisions – the building blocks of our lives. It seems obvious to say that good decisions help to create a better tomorrow, yet many people don’t appear to connect their lack of personal development to their poor decision making. Some people make choices, then experience negative consequences, yet wonder why they can’t seem to
- [The Power of Magical Feedback](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/magical-feedback/) - As leaders look for ways to increase the productivity and performance of their team, the significance of regular feedback becomes more obvious. Daniel Coyle, in his book The Culture Code, writes about a type of feedback known as “magical feedback.” This feedback formula has the potential to inspire performance and employee engagement. According to Coyle,
- [4 Ways to Create Excitement When Public Speaking](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/create-excitement-when-public-speaking/) - When was the last time you were excited to hear a speaker who wasn’t excited about their message? Can you remember? Not likely – because it has probably never happened. Why? If the speaker doesn’t have any enthusiasm about their subject, neither does their audience. And the opposite is also true: if the speaker possesses
- [A Tool to Foster Better Conversations with Your Kids](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/foster-better-conversations-with-your-kids/) - Let’s face it: it’s harder than we thought it would be. A recent Pew Research Center poll revealed that most parents (62%) say that being a parent is harder than they expected, and more than one in four (26%) say it’s “a lot harder.” Unfortunately, those little tykes don’t come with an owner’s manual nor
- [Are You Teaching, Telling, or Coaching?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/teaching-telling-coaching/) - When leading people, there is a time to tell, teach, and coach; it’s essential to know the difference and when to use each to maximum effectiveness. Teaching is about you. Coaching is about others, and telling is about short-term action with limited results. Consider using the 80-10-10 plan. WHEN TO TELL (10%) 10% might even
- [Your Personal Growth Roadmap: A 5-Step Values Inventory](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/your-personal-growth-roadmap-values-inventory/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal productivity resource, Today Matters. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost leadership and personal growth experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for success planning contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. Jim Dobson, the founder of Focus
- [Is "Insider-itis" Hurting Your Organization?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/is-insider-itis-hurting-your-organizations-growth-2/) - This blog post has been adapted from Jeff Henderson’s bestselling personal and professional growth resource, Know What You’re FOR. Jeff’s marketing expertise has contributed to the success of the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, Lake Lanier Islands, and Chick-fil-A, Inc. Know What You’re FOR provides an effective growth strategy for work and for life. And as
- [6 Ways to Help Lead Your Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/6-ways-to-help-lead-your-leader-2/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s leadership development resource, How to Lead When Your Boss Can’t (or Won’t). John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost personal and professional leadership experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook offers his insight on stepping up to help others lead. You
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- [Is "Insider-itis" Hurting Your Organization?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/is-insider-itis-hurting-your-organizations-growth/) - This blog post has been adapted from Jeff Henderson’s bestselling personal and professional growth resource, Know What You’re FOR. Jeff’s marketing expertise has contributed to the success of the Atlanta Braves, Callaway Gardens, Lake Lanier Islands, and Chick-fil-A, Inc. Know What You’re FOR provides an effective growth strategy for work and for life. And as
- [6 Ways to Help Lead Your Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/6-ways-to-help-lead-your-leader/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s leadership development resource, How to Lead When Your Boss Can’t (or Won’t). John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost personal and professional leadership experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook offers his insight on stepping up to help others lead. You
- [6 Critical Areas of Self-Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/6-critical-areas-of-self-leadership/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s leadership development resource, The 360 Degree Leader. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost personal and professional leadership experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook instructs leaders on how to influence others no matter their title. The 360 Degree Leader is
- [5 Mistakes That Make Life More Difficult (and How to Avoid Them)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mistakes-make-life-more-difficult-avoid-them/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal development resource, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost personal and professional leadership experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for personal growth teaches you how to use everything – even losses – to
- [A Missing Step in Today's Parenting Path](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/missing-step-in-todays-parenting-path/) - In 2012, I spent countless hours with groups of parents, faculty, coaches, and youth workers. It was eye-opening, to say the least. Each conversation became a candid disclosure of the fears, the struggles, and the preoccupation adults have with today’s youth. I made some observations along the way that may prove helpful to you. It
- [How Are Insider/Outsider Dynamics Killing Engagement on Your Team?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dynamics-killing-engagement-on-your-team/) - When I was young, my family moved a lot. My dad was an engineer in the space program, and he worked with several different aviation organizations to develop guidance systems for rockets to use when orbiting the Earth. When you move a lot, you are frequently "the new guy." I learned much about what it
- [Personal Growth Preparation: What's In Your Toolbox?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/personal-growth-preparation-toolbox/) - Do you know what 70% of Americans opted to do during the COVID quarantine? Home improvement projects. That’s right—after allowing honey-do lists to sit unfinished for years, many Americans decided to spend their time at home making home a better place to be. And it makes sense; after all, if you’re going to be stuck
- [3 Key Insights on Learning That Turn Experience into Personal Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/turn-experience-into-personal-growth/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal development resource, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost personal and professional leadership experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for personal growth teaches you how to use everything – even losses – to
- [Instead of Being Happy WHEN, Will You Be Happy WHILE?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/being-happy-when-being-happy-while/) - It’s an art to remain content with where you are while you’re on the way to something better. Do you feel worn out as you race toward the finish line of a goal? We hear the cliché all the time: “It’s about the journey, not the destination.” But living out the cliché can be a
- [How Leaders Can Kill a Change Effort](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-leaders-can-kill-a-change-effort/) - Leading change is one of the most important things a leader can do. The ability to lead change is a crucial differentiator between being a manager and being a leader. Managers operate within the scope of how things are. Leaders operate with the scope of how things can be. While you must manage and lead,
- [Making the Leap from Boss to Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leap-from-boss-to-leader/) - You received the promotion, were awarded the title, and are now the boss. While this is a good thing, and you should be very proud, you should also acknowledge that this is the lowest level of leadership – the lowest form of influence. Leadership is Influence, Not Your Title Can you succeed as a leader
- [The Problem with Choices for Kids](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-problem-with-choices-for-kids/) - I’ve argued for years that students need more “ownership” of their education. Teachers, parents and coaches have not empowered them to practice metacognition and engage in greater levels of inquiry and exploration. To be specific, allowing students to own their learning process implies allowing them to make more of their own choices. But there is
- [Curiosity: The Miracle Skill for Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/curiosity-the-miracle-skill-for-leaders/) - Miracle skill? That’s pretty bold, don’t you think? But what would you call a skill that increases collaboration, values diversity, enhances inclusion, promotes full engagement, and improves results? That is the definition of a miracle skill if I have ever seen one. If curiosity is such an all-powerful skill, why do so many leaders struggle
- [Assembling a Team of Voices to Reach Your Teens](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/help-students-fight-a-victim-mentality/) - Recently I read two news stories that left me stunned. One young man chose to sue his parents for giving birth to him. He argued that he never asked to be born into this crazy world and he wants some cash for having to endure it. I am not kidding. Another news story reported that
- [5 Ways to Change Your World](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-ways-to-change-your-world/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal impact resource, Change Your World. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost personal and professional leadership experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for local and global transformation contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here (use code
- [5 Ways to Become a More Productive Thinker](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/become-a-more-productive-thinker/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal development resource, How Successful People Think. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost personal and professional leadership experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for personal growth and goal achievement contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here.
- [We Were Peers, but Now I'm Your Boss: 5 Tips for Navigating Relationships When Climbing the Leadership Ladder](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/lessons-when-going-from-peer-to-boss/) - When I was coming up at IBM in the 1990s, it was very uncommon for someone to be promoted to a leadership position on the team where they were already working. A promotion almost always included a move to a different part of the business and often to another city. People would say IBM stood
- [How One Mom Kept Her Teen Off Social Media for 6 Years](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/one-mom-kept-teen-off-social-for-6-years/) - If you watched The Social Dilemma on Netflix, you understand the challenges of social media platforms today. The documentary allows viewers to hear tech experts sound the alarm on the dangerous impact of social networking which Silicon Valley tech companies manipulate and influence. The film explains how social media works like a slot machine in
- [Improving Communication to Grow Your Reputation as a Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/improve-communication-grow-reputation/) - Are you a good leader or a great leader? Researchers Dr. Jack Zenger and Dr. Joe Folkman used 360-degree feedback data to determine the critical skills of the leaders progressing the most in their leadership. And one of the key findings from their research was the effect that communication effectiveness has on your reputation as
- [The 4-Step Process to Grow Past Any Obstacle](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/grow-past-any-obstacle/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal productivity resource, Today Matters. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost leadership and personal growth experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for success planning contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. Have you ever felt that
- [How to Simplify Kids' Lives Without Making Them Easier](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/simplify-kids-lives-without-making-them-easier/) - Jamie teaches English literature to high school seniors. She’s also a mother of two teens, so she sees the stress levels of young people today from both angles. She knows deep down that kids need a little stress to perform at their best, but she hates witnessing such anxiety in them. It’s a common narrative:
- [How to Capitalize on the Younger Generations on Your Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/capitalize-younger-generations-team/) - Everyone has witnessed the culture wars. People in our society seem polarized over values and social issues. While I believe those battles are real, there’s a deeper issue at play that we have ignored. You might call it, “generational wars.” It’s happening every day in our workplaces. For years, our Chief Operations Officer hosted weekly
- [What Parents Should Say as Their Kids Perform](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-parents-should-say-as-their-kids-perform-2/) - In my work at Growing Leaders, we enjoy the privilege of serving numerous NCAA and professional sports teams each year. After meeting with hundreds of coaches and athletes, I noticed an issue kept surfacing in our conversations. Both the student-athlete and the coach were trying to solve the same problem. What was that problem? The
- [The Leader's 5-Step Process for Solving Any Problem](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leaders-problem-solving-skills/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s leadership resource, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost leadership and personal growth experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for leadership development contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. Albert Einstein
- [We Are All Going to Die – What Impact Do You Want to Have Before Then?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/we-are-all-going-to-die/) - In 2011, a New Orleans neighborhood was forever changed by the work of artist, designer, and urban planner Candy Chang. Grieving the loss of someone dear to her, Chang contemplated the meaning of life and what truly mattered. She decided to invite others to join her in reflection, and the result was a living work
- [The Key is to Serve](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-key-is-to-serve/) - Almost fifty years ago, John Maxwell heard Zig Ziglar say something at an event that changed the way John viewed leadership: “If you help people get what they want, they will help you get what you want.” That day John realized that the heart of leadership is serving others. And boy, am I glad that
- [7 Reasons Why Some Leaders Don't Empower Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/why-some-leaders-dont-empower-others/) - I’m a firm believer in empowering others. Seeing people rise to their potential gives me great joy. However, in my early leadership years, I had an experience that threatened to derail me in this area of leadership. I hired a staff member whom I loved mentoring. He was gifted with great potential, and I invested
- [The Quality That Separates Success from Significance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-quality-that-separates-success-from-significance/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s personal productivity resource, Today Matters. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost leadership and personal growth experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for success planning contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. In 1957, Fortune magazine recognized
- [My Gen Z Wants a Promotion... Now!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/gen-z-wants-a-promotion/) - It’s not unusual these days to have someone from the youngest generation in the workforce, Gen Z, come asking for a promotion to first-line manager after only a few months in their current role. While you admire their confidence and conviction, you also know they are not ready. You also know they are the kind
- [Do This Before You Set a Goal](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/do-this-before-you-set-a-goal/) - If you want to stick with a goal until you reach the end of it, there’s one question you must be able to answer BEFORE you set the goal. I often get questions from readers, and once I was asked: “I struggle to stay motivated towards my goals. I start off excited, but then as
- [How to Become a High-Character Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-become-a-high-character-leader/) - Your leadership credibility is heavily tied to your character and competence. While it seems logical to work on improving our competence as a leader, very little is said about intentionally improving our character. Author Napoleon Hill commented, “The chances are ten to one that if you are devoting some of your time to self-improvement through
- [7 Questions to Help You Make Your Best Decisions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/7-questions-best-decisions/) - How many decisions would you guess that you make every day? We start making choices from the moment we wake up. The alarm goes off and the first question pops up – “Should I hit the snooze button?” Then there’s what to eat for breakfast, what to pack for lunch, and what to wear to work
- [7 Ways to Up-Level Your Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/7-ways-to-up-level-your-leadership/) - Have you ever noticed that someone who’s really good at something tends to underestimate their ability? And someone who’s not so good at it tends to think they’re better than they are? This is actually a documented phenomenon. If you like psychology, you may have even heard of it – the Dunning-Kruger effect. The Encyclopedia
- [What to Do Before You Graduate](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-to-do-before-you-graduate/) - Many of you know students who are a few weeks from graduating. These are days they will never get back. With this in mind, here are a few suggestions on what to do before they graduate. FINISH STRONG. As the finish line draws near, runners don’t let up. They pick up the pace. They finish
- [How Can a Leader Become More Decisive?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-can-a-leader-become-more-decisive/) - Do you struggle when it comes to making timely decisions in your business? Whether you are naturally decisive or not, leaders need to develop a decision-making process aligned with their organization's goals and values. In the 360-degree assessments we use in our executive coaching practice, we often see a lack of decisiveness, a leadership skill
- [What is Your Message?: The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication and You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-is-your-message/) - Dr. John C. Maxwell has been a public speaker and motivational teacher for more than 50 years. In his new book, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication, he shares everything he’s learned from a lifetime of communication. This blog post comes from the book’s introduction. What do you want to say? Will you be able
- [Manuscripts and Melodies: Learning to Get Over Myself](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/learning-to-get-over-myself/) - Not long ago I shared with you about writing my first song at 75 years old. It was such a great experience I could hardly wait to get back around the table with the team. So as soon as I could get back to Nashville I was in the writers’ room. I woke up early,
- [The Road Back to Integrity: 5 Ways to Rebuild Trust with Your Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-road-back-to-integrity/) - You have enjoyed a high-trust relationship with your team over the years. But recently, they learned of some failures in your personal life that will possibly end your marriage. Some have expressed disbelief that you were even capable of something like this. Others are staying quiet but have been less engaged with you than in
- [The Speaker’s Guide to Variety: 4 Ways John Maxwell Pulls in the Audience](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-speakers-guide-to-variety/) - Dr. John C. Maxwell has been a public speaker and motivational teacher for more than 50 years. In his new book, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication, he shares everything he’s learned from a lifetime of communication. This blog post comes from the book’s fourteenth chapter, “The Law of the Change-Up: Sameness is the Death
- [The Journey to Expert Communication: John Maxwell’s 4 Stages of Communication Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/john-maxwells-4-stages-of-communication-growth/) - Dr. John C. Maxwell has been a public speaker and motivational teacher for more than 50 years. In his new book, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication, he shares everything he’s learned from a lifetime of communication. This blog post comes from the book’s second chapter, “The Law of Observation.” In his 2015 letter to
- [Closing the Chasm Between You and Your Audience](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/closing-the-chasm-between-you-and-your-audience/) - Have you ever been to an event with thousands in the room and felt like the person on stage was talking directly to you? Just a few days ago I found myself sitting in an audience taking pages of notes and tearing up because the speaker moved me so much. But when the next speaker
- [The Best Message and the Big Message: 4 Questions to Help You Prepare to Communicate](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-best-message-and-the-big-message/) - Dr. John C. Maxwell has been a public speaker and motivational teacher for more than 50 years. In his new book, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication, he shares everything he’s learned from a lifetime of communication. This blog post comes from the book’s fourth chapter, “The Law of Preparation: You Cannot Deliver What You
- [Can Leaders Teach Accountability?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/can-leaders-teach-accountability/) - When the general manager opened the store to start a new day, she was astonished at what she found. One of the front doors was unlocked, and the alarm system had not been activated. This was not the first time the closing crew from the previous night had failed to lock up correctly, but she
- [5 Keys to Better Connection with Everyone You Meet](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-keys-to-better-connection/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell’s personal growth and significance guidebook, Becoming a Person of Influence. In it, Dr. Maxwell outlines the 10 pillars of influence, including nurturing others, having faith in them, and understanding them. You can pick up a copy here. “Few things will pay you bigger dividends than the
- [Commentators vs. Communicators: How to Make Sure Your Message Changes Lives](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/commentators-vs-communicators/) - Why do you communicate? Clearly, that question has a million answers. You might communicate to express a need, to share your feelings, to defend a belief, and to comfort a loved one – all before lunch today. But when we communicate with an audience for the audience, we’ve got one of two things on our
- [Why Your Culture Isn't Working as Designed](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/why-your-culture-isnt-working-as-designed/) - You can’t not have a culture. Every organization or organized group has a culture. We must ask whether our culture originated by design or by default. Culture is what it feels like to work or live here (that’s right, your home has a culture). According to Webster’s dictionary, culture is the shared attitudes, values, goals,
- [The Best Way to Improve Your Communication Skills](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/best-way-improve-your-communication-skills/) - In January 1996, Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates wrote an essay about the future of the Internet. The title of his piece was “Content Is King.” He believed the fledgling online world of the 1990s and 2000s would take a path similar to the one broadcast media had up to that point, where the people who
- [Uplevel Your Communication with these 6 Powerful Principles of Persuasion](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-6-powerful-principles-of-persuasion/) - In 1956, defense lawyer Emile Zola Berman traveled from New York City to Parris Island, South Carolina, with a near-impossible task. Staff sergeant Matthew McKeon had prescribed a routine training exercise that resulted in the drowning deaths of six recruits. Berman was tasked with defending him. It was a complicated case, but not altogether unusual.
- [5 Powerful Communication Lessons to Learn from Coach Sean McDermott After the Damar Hamlin Crisis](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/tl-dy-5-communication-lessons-from-coach-sean-mcdermott/) - The world’s eyes have been watching Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin these last few weeks. In the days after he went into cardiac arrest on an NFL football field, Google was inundated with requests for updates on his health. We were all rooting for him while we watched his status improve; we all breathed
- [4 Keys to Communicating One-on-One, in a Group, or Onstage](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ent-4-keys-to-communicating/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s communication resource, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost communication experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for relational and presentational connection contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. Communication is one of the
- [The Lost Art of Listening: 7 Ways to Improve Your Retention, Rapport, and Relationships](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-lost-art-of-listening/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell’s personal growth and significance guidebook, Becoming a Person of Influence. In it, Dr. Maxwell outlines the 10 pillars of influence, including nurturing others, having faith in them, and understanding them. You can pick up a copy here. “Fresh from Purdue University’s engineering school, I
- [Breaking Through Barriers: Battling Our Fears to Connect With Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/breaking-through-barriers-battling-our-fears-to-connect-with-others/) - Did you know that adults speak between 7,000 and 35,000 words per day? That’s a big range, I know – some of us speak more than others. And that makes sense, because if you dig deeper, you’ll find that the number of words we speak is typically related to a variety of factors like our
- [5 Steps for Connecting with Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-steps-for-connecting-with-others/) - I usually start a blog with a story or some sort of introductory idea to get your brain moving in the right direction. But I’m not doing that with this post. Instead, I want to jump right in and give you five steps for connecting with others. Connection is a critical part of leadership, because
- [Connecting Visually: How to Communicate More Effectively Without Changing What You Say](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connecting-visually-communicate-more-effectively/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s communication resource, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost communication experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for relational and presentational connection contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. “As a species, we remember
- [Asking Big: Communicating Big Needs FOR Big Dreams](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/asking-big-communicating-big-needs-for-big-dreams/) - I see a great book as the start of a great conversation. So, when I finish a book I love, I try to reach out to the author. That includes Mr. Warren Buffett. When I finished his biography, I wrote him a letter asking for 15 minutes of his time, to answer three questions, if
- [When You Have Something Hard to Say, But You Just Can't Say It](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/when-you-have-something-hard-to-say/) - There’s no question about it. The most successful people may not always have the most talent, the highest test scores or an Ivy League degree, but they do have a way with words. They speak differently – to others, to themselves, even in how they communicate through their appearance. And one of the best skills
- [Corporate Truth on the Table](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/corporate-truth-on-the-table/) - Note: The divided nature of our world has long been noted by many in leadership circles. Thoughtful discourse, especially with those whose views differ from ours, is in critical condition. Hopefully, this excerpt curated from my 2012 book Love Works can serve as a helpful how-to guide to get to the heart of corporate decision-making
- [The Gateway to Communication: 3 Questions Everyone is Asking About You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-questions-everyone-is-asking-about-you/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John Maxwell’s communication resource, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. John Maxwell has been one of the world’s foremost communication experts for more than 40 years, and this guidebook for relational and presentational connection contains invaluable insights. You can pick up a copy here. Doctors, nurses, teachers, firefighters. These
- [Commit to Your Values, Not Resolutions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/commit-to-your-values-not-resolutions/) - The second Friday in January is now known as Quitter’s Day: the day most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ve been there. On January 1st, you re-upped your gym membership, made a list of 60 books to read, and stocked your fridge with leafy green vegetables. However, by February, you can’t
- [7 Steps to Get Your Point Across](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/7-steps-to-get-your-point-across/) - In 1990, Elizabeth Newton performed her PhD project at Stanford, called “Tappers and Listeners.” Chip and Dan Heath mention it in their book Made to Stick. It was a simple exercise where a group of individuals was divided into two teams. The first team was called “tappers,” and their job was to choose a song
- [Be Honest With Yourself](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/be-honest-with-yourself/) - I have a question for you... How honest are you with yourself? Learning to ask yourself powerful questions can get you unstuck and transform your life, but answering those questions honestly is equally important. Think about it, even if you ask yourself questions such as… WHAT DO I REALLY WANT? WHAT AM I AFRAID OF?
- [How Leaders Help Themselves and Others Overcome Imposter Syndrome](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/setting-yourself-up-for-reading-success-2/) - If you have ever felt that you are fooling the people at work and that they may finally figure out you are not as good as they think you are, you most likely have experienced imposter syndrome. The good news is that you are not alone. The bad news is that you are not alone.One
- [4 Keys for Communicating to a Crowd](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-keys-for-communicating-to-a-crowd/) - “According to most studies, people’s number-one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. This means, to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” In one of Jerry Seinfeld’s most famous bits, he remarked on the strange, preternatural hold of fear that public
- [The Difference Between Managing and Leading](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-difference-between-managing-and-leading/) - When I got my first title as manager, I was excited about my career trajectory as a leader. I was a young professional with a degree in management. I was innovative, efficient, and productive at leading my team. My organization’s executive leadership thought I was doing a great job; they even rewarded me with more
- [Louder Than Words: 3 Things Your Character Communicates About You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/louder-than-words-3-things-your-character-communicates/) - This blog post has been adapted from John Maxwell’s leadership guidebook The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. If you’re looking for more personal growth and leadership insights, you can purchase a copy of this book here. “Without character, there is no credibility – and without credibility, there is no trust.” Warren G. Bennis, American scholar,
- [Chick-fil-A's VP Dan Cathy: 3 Reasons to Give it Your All](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dan-t-cathy-3-reasons-to-give-it-your-all/) - You’ve had the signature Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich. You’ve had the waffle fries. And you’ve smothered them both in the sweet and smoky Chick-fil-A sauce. So when you hear the name of Chick-fil-A VP Dan Cathy, what likely comes to mind is a host of mouthwatering memories. What you may not know – but probably won’t
- [From Want to Won: 3 Differences Between Those Who Hold Themselves Accountable and Those Who Don't](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/from-want-to-won-3-differences-accountable/) - It’s 5:30 AM. Your alarm is shrieking. Your eyes blink open to catch the first glimpse of the December day. It’s so cold outside, the sun is still hiding below the horizon. Meanwhile, your comforter envelops you in a warm hug. The snooze button is singing its siren song, overpowering the gym’s distant cries for
- [Setting Yourself Up for Reading Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/setting-yourself-up-for-reading-success/) - There is no end to the list of excuses we can make for why we don’t read more. Almost everyone agrees that reading is better for your personal development than not reading, yet it is a struggle for many of us to make that time every day to invest in our future and our success.
- [3 Qualities of Effective, Big-Picture Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-qualities-of-effective-big-picture-leaders/) - Have you ever had someone walk into your life, and everything became bigger and brighter when you met them? Their vision compelled you to see things so differently, changing your entire outlook. John Maxwell had that experience. Elmer Towns, one of John's first mentors, entered his life when he was 24. When John was with
- [4 Everyday Ways to Positively Influence Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-everyday-ways-to-positively-influence-others/) - You may have heard of the starfish story, inspired by the writings of American educator Loren Eiseley. It goes something like this: In the calm after an awful storm, an old man took a walk on the beach. As he walked, he came upon a starfish that had washed up onto the shore – then
- [Take Initiative!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/take-initiative/) - Let me ask you a question: When was the last time something significant happened in your life that you initiated? One of the key distinguishing marks I see in successful leaders all around the world is a willingness to take initiative. Lester Wunderman was a legendary New York ad man in the 40’s and 50’s.
- [Process, Not Just Results](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/process-not-just-results/) - I didn’t understand this when I was in my first job out of college. I didn’t grasp it fully until I became a leader of people. What was this great learning? If you focus solely on results, you will be chasing the scoreboard with no accurate understanding of your success until it’s too late to
- [5 Ways to Foster a Personal Growth Culture by Valuing Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-ways-to-foster-a-personal-growth-culture-by-valuing-others/) - Believe it or not, everyone is a salesperson. Some people make it their title, their livelihood, and their career. Others go clammy at the thought of cold-calling prospects, think to ourselves, “I’m no good at sales,” and take up another occupation. But by our nature, we all promote something. Our choices reveal what we value.
- [You Are the Company You Keep: 6 Growth-Minded Changes to Make to Your Environment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/6-growth-minded-changes/) - Take a moment to think about the last time when you were truly inspired – the last time you felt like your soul was well-nourished. You’re energized, filled with ideas, and eager to tackle the day’s challenges. Where were you? What were you doing? Who were you with? What brought on the feeling? And most
- [5 Areas of Personal Growth Where You Should Be the Expert](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-areas-of-personal-growth-where-you-should-be-the-expert/) - Every year, as part of our company’s culture, we encourage our team members to come up with a word that will serve as a focusing thought for their year. It’s a habit that I’ve had for a long time now (and have written about previously), but I always love hearing what words our people come
- [5 Strategic Steps to Securing Your Dream](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-strategic-steps-to-securing-your-dream/) - Would you go bowling if there were no pins? It’s your time to shine. You step up to the front of the bowling lane. You concentrate; you square up the shot; then, swish – you release the ball. It rolls sturdily down the lane. But instead of a satisfying crash into a multitude of pins,
- [4 Things Condoleezza Rice Says Make or Break a Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-things-condoleezza-rice-says-make-or-break-a-team/) - Condoleezza Rice knows what makes people work well together. You know her as the former United States Secretary of State, standing in gaps between nations during George W. Bush’s administration. But her talent for seeing collaborative dynamics dates long before that – her father, a football coach, inspired such a strong love of the game
- [5 "Downhill" Habits and How to Defeat Them](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-downhill-habits-and-how-to-defeat-them/) - Great relationships. Physical health and wholeness. Financial security. Personal significance. Ask 100 people whether or not they want these things, or even just one of these things, and it would be a safe bet that all 100 people will say yes. It’s an IQ test – a very simple question. Then, ask the same 100
- [The Huddle - A Leadership Lesson From Football](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-huddle-a-leadership-lesson-from-football/) - We are in the throes of 2022’s football season! Fans all over the country have been pouring into stadiums and crowding around their TVs to root for their favorite teams. At one point nearly 30 million of us were tuning in at the same time to watch the spectacle. Football isn’t just a game; football
- [The Difference Between Accidental Growth and Intentional Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-difference-between-accidental-growth-and-intentional-growth/) - September 22, 1963. A car full of young men on their way home to Madrid takes too sharp of a turn at more than 100 miles per hour. The car skids, leaps off the road, and sends three of the passengers flying from the vehicle. Miraculously, everyone survives. However, one of the young men –
- [Stop Wishing Things Were Easier](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/stop-wishing-things-were-easier/) - How do you handle challenging and trying times? When the workload is high, and everything seems uphill, do you lean in, buckle down, and raise your game? Or do you get stressed, maybe develop a bad attitude, and look for a way out? Challenging times affect us all a bit differently, but they don’t have
- [Lessons Learned 2 Years Into Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/lessons-learned-2-years-into-change/) - This photo was taken two years ago as my wife, my daughter and I walked to our car and drove away from Gwinnett Church toward a new season of serving leaders and organizations through the FOR movement. So many of you are finding yourself in a similar situation. I know that first-hand as I travel
- [8 Growth Myths - Debunked](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/8-growth-myths-debunked/) - Our goals demand that we grow. No matter what our goal looks like, we must grow to achieve it. If we were already living – believing, speaking, acting – in the way that the goal required us to, we would have achieved it already. Having a desire implies a need to make up distance between
- [How to Develop Growth-Friendly Habits](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-develop-growth-friendly-habits/) - One of the greatest miracles of life is that you don’t need to be tomorrow what you are today, and one of the greatest insights of life is that you can’t be tomorrow what you don’t do today. – John Maxwell Why don’t we do the things we should do in order to grow? Our
- [6 Steps to Successful Personal Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/6-steps-to-successful-personal-change/) - Every January, people start budgeting, going back to the gym, and putting down their cigarettes. Why? Because with a new year comes the recognition that we want to change. There is something in our lives that we wish were different. And yet, according to Forbes, 80% of those who start January with resolve to change
- [5 Experiences We Must Offer to the Next Generation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-experiences-we-must-offer-to-the-next-generation/) - I read about a father, Paul Wallich, who built a camera-mounted drone helicopter to follow his young son to the bus stop. He wanted to ensure his son arrived at the bus stop safe and sound. There is no doubt that gizmo provided some entertainment for everyone. For me, Paul Wallich gives new meaning to
- [3 Questions to Guide Your Strategic Thinking](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-questions-to-guide-your-strategic-thinking/) - “Begin with the end in mind.” This household maxim is one of Stephen Covey’s 7 habits of highly effective people. It describes the successful person’s ability to create something in their mind before they bring it into the world. It’s also the way that many – or rather, most – great growth journeys begin: with
- [6 Qualities of a Successful System](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/qualities-of-a-successful-system/) - This blog post has been adapted from Dr. John C. Maxwell’s bestselling personal growth guidebook, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. If you’re on a journey of personal development and seeking practical action steps toward achieving new heights of potential, you can pick up a copy here. As of today, would you say your life
- [Seeing Potential in Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/seeing-potential-in-others/) - When it comes to people, your perspective matters. How you view people will determine how you interact with them. If you do not see value in people, they will not have value to you. And if you don’t believe they have value, you will not see their actual potential, nor will you genuinely invest in
- [5 Questions to Help You Grow Others as You Grow](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/grow-others-as-you-grow/) - What got you started on your personal growth journey? Some commit to growth because they have a goal they want to grow into. Others develop themselves to realize their full potential. Some see growth as its own goal and invest in themselves to fulfill it. And some grow because they want to fulfill leadership’s highest
- [You Want Feedback… NOW?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/providing-constructive-feedback/) - The audience had been listening to me for over three hours. We were halfway through our workshop on Coaching for High Performance. The following section we were to cover was on the importance of feedback and how to provide it to the people on your team. To kick off this section on feedback, I asked
- [5 Leadership Development Questions to Ask Before Giving Feedback in Public](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/public-feedback-questions/) - Leadership experts have often said, “Always praise in public and critique in private.” It’s become a rule of thumb for leaders who want to publicly encourage excellence and protect their team members’ confidence. But isn’t there a tradeoff to keeping criticism between the leader and the team member? By making feedback private, aren’t leaders missing
- [3 Ways to Develop Your Influence as a Coach](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/develop-influence-as-a-coach/) - As a career, life coaching is more popular than ever – more and more people worldwide are engaging in life-changing, value-adding coaching-client relationships. But don’t let the saturated market fool you: those who are excellent at coaching don’t struggle with income. One key to truly transformational and profitable coaching is influence. In his book Leadership
- [Intentional Personal Growth: 4 Ways to Take Your Next Best Step Toward a Life of Significance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/intentional-personal-growth/) - As simple as it sounds, the only thing you need to do to achieve significance is to be intentional about it. And to do that, all you need to do is start. Every major accomplishment starts with a first step, but sometimes, that's the hardest step to take. In his book 15 Invaluable Laws of
- [8 Reasons Why Now’s the Right Time to Develop Young Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/develop-young-leaders/) - When I was in high school and college, I don’t remember anyone talking about leadership. It was not a topic of conversation; it was not a course I could attend; it was not even a challenge that adults (teachers or coaches) gave me on campus. It is safe to say–leadership wasn’t even a category in
- [How Can a Leader Make People Like Them, and Should They?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leader-make-people-like-them/) - As John Maxwell likes to say, if people can’t get along with you, they won’t go along with you. As a leader, you will not be successful unless the team of people you lead wants you to be. As good as you may be, you can’t do it on your own. So, the answer to
- [5 Experiences of Personal Growth to Offer the Next Generation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/next-generation-growth/) - The experiences that mean the most to the generations that follow us are often the ones that will help them live fuller, more resilient lives. Since 1979, I’ve been committed to mentoring emerging leaders—both students and young professionals. I became a father in 1988 and now have two adult children. Over time, I’ve identified that
- [Effective Communication Skills: Are You Connecting or Just Impressing?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connecting-with-your-audience/) - Ask any communication professional or skilled speaker and they will tell you that the first step in getting results through your communication is knowing and connecting with your audience. But that’s easier said than done. Often we fall into the trap of trying to impress our audience rather than making sure what (and how) we’re
- [Confronting Leadership Challenges in a Post-Pandemic World](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/post-pandemic-leadership/) - As businesses return to a new version of normal after the pandemic, leaders will inevitably confront new issues they will need to navigate and learn to address. Below, I explore three types of challenges facing leaders as we adjust to emerging changes to how and where we work. 3 Challenges Facing Leaders and How to
- [3 Questions to Ask Before Making a Career Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/career-change-questions/) - In April, over 4 million people quit their jobs. That’s four million people who woke up the next day wondering, “What do I do next?” What’s even more interesting is that April was not an anomaly. It follows a trend of the months before where millions of people simply quit, walking away from their jobs.
- [Communicating Effectively: Is Your Communication Style Working For or Against You?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/understanding-your-communication-style/) - There’s no doubt that our ability to communicate well is a key factor in our ability to lead well. In fact, it’s the first growth lane we address in C.L.E.A.R. by Maxwell Leadership®—our digital, interactive guide for developing your personal growth and leadership skills. But poor communication is still one of the top complaints people
- [The 5 Characteristics of Communication That Connects](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-communication-that-connects/) - When people ask me what I’ve experienced personally over the last few years, my answer is simple: I’m leadership sad. Why? Because I’m watching leaders live beneath their possibilities by dividing rather than uniting others. The mode of operation for any leader should be to bring people together, not divide them. Great leaders divide their
- [The Power of Relationships in Personal Growth and Development](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/power-of-relationships/) - Ever look at your personal growth goals and wonder why you’re not making as much progress as you’d like? When it comes to our own growth, we often have a road-map mentality: we have a destination, and we have a list of turns to make to get there. But in reality, it’s other people and
- [Leadership Development That Grows More Leaders, Not Followers](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/equipping-more-leaders/) - We can all look back at a moment of success in our lives and probably attribute much of that success to a mentor or coach who showed faith in us and gave us the tools we needed. Simply put, they equipped us. The highest calling of leadership isn’t becoming the best leader you can be.
- [The Attitude Factor of Personal Growth and Its Impact on Your Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/attitude-factor/) - One of the most frustrating moments in life is when we’re doing everything “right” – right people, clear goals, brilliant strategy, effective communication skills, excellent processes – and we still don’t see results. When people come to us with this problem, we start to focus inward and ask about the one thing people don’t really
- [Leadership Development Lessons That Stand the Test of Time](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-development-lessons/) - We’re continuing our series based on the five growth lanes of C.L.E.A.R. by Maxwell LeadershipÒ, and this week, we’re focusing on Leadership! We’re sharing three lessons of great leadership that have stood the test of time for us, both as a leadership development organization and for the people we serve. No matter where you are
- [3 Effective Communication Skills to Influence and Inspire](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/effective-communication-skills/) - In so many aspects of our lives – from work to relationships – the biggest barrier to our personal growth and success is often how we communicate. But the good news is, being a better communicator is something anyone can master! With the launch of C.L.E.A.R. by Maxwell Leadership®, we thought we’d focus on the
- [The Leadership Development Role Leaders Play in the Story of Their Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-role-leaders-play/) - In a recent executive coaching conversation, the leader being coached mentioned she was being promoted to replace a leader who was retiring. When I offered my congratulations, the executive told me she was nervous about the promotion because the person she was replacing was a hero to the organization. When I asked what that meant,
- [Leadership Coaching – 4 Inspiring Ways to Regain and Maintain Your Motivation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ways-to-inspire-motivation/) - When it comes to getting things done, sometimes you might find yourself falling short – especially when you’re building your business. Sometimes motivation can even be hard to come by when it is exactly what we need to get things done. A small amount of motivation is needed to do small, simple things. But bigger
- [Executive Leadership Coaching: 4 Ways to Increase Your Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/increase-your-influence/) - “You are always making people feel something: are you aware of what that is?” Author and motivational speaker Ed Mylett asked that question at Maxwell Leadership’s most recent Live2Lead leadership development conference in Atlanta. As leaders, sometimes it’s hard to recognize if we’re influencing people in the ways we want – ways that lead to
- [7 Leadership Development Questions to Improve Team Performance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/questions-to-improve-performance/) - One of the core aspects of leadership development is assessing performance – and it isn’t always easy. Leaders must continually think about the performance levels of the people on their team and how to help them get to the next level in their – and therefore, the organization’s – success. Is your team or organization
- [C.L.E.A.R. - Your Personal Growth Plan for the Leader in You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/meet-clear/) - One of the questions I get asked the most is “How do I find happiness or success?” And then the follow-up question to that is “What does that look like for me in my life?” These are big questions, and ones that can be answered in many ways. But over the course of more than
- [Three Ways Small Wins Can Lead to Big Successes](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/small-wins-big-successes/) - Small wins can pay off big! Social scientists and business experts agree that modest victories can provide major inspiration. You may have heard of the progress principle: Researchers at Harvard Business School conducted a multi-year study of what makes employees happy and productive. They found that daily progress on meaningful work was the most powerful
- [Start Building Your "Someday" Business Today!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/building-your-business/) - Have you dreamed of becoming a business coach, a life coach, a speaker or a trainer, and yet, you keep talking about doing it “someday”? Or perhaps you've dreamed of building a wildly successful business, but you keep putting off the things you know will help your business grow? Dreams are powerful, but only if
- [The Three Types of Mentors Every Person Needs to Become Successful](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/three-types-of-mentors/) - “A self-made leader doesn’t make much.” John C. Maxwell first wrote that statement in 2008, in his book Leadership Gold. If you were to ask him today, 14 years later, we are sure he would say this is still true. John would be the first to admit that he is not a self-made man. In fact,
- [John C. Maxwell’s Legacy Continues as Successor, Mark Cole, Rebrands the Company](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/john-c-maxwells-legacy-continues-as-successor-mark-cole-rebrands-the-company/) - In case you missed our announcement earlier this month, we’re so excited to share that we are changing the name of the John Maxwell Company. Going forward, we are Maxwell Leadership: one unified brand with one unified voice, offering you the opportunity to lead powerful, positive change in yourself, others and the world through values-based
- [One Is Too Small A Number To Achieve Greatness](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/one-is-too-small-a-number-to-achieve-greatness/) - I was sitting on the front row at the International Maxwell Certification in Orlando, FL listening to my friend Mark Cole deliver a keynote presentation on the future of our organizations. Looking around at a room full of leaders from around the globe who were eager and willing to pick up the baton of leadership
- [What leadership means to me and the choices great leaders make](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-leadership-means-to-me/) - As we start to close out Women’s History Month, it’s my honor to share a few thoughts as part of the Maxwell Leadership team about what leadership means to me and the choices behind great leadership, particularly from my perspective as a woman, as an entrepreneur, and as a life and executive coach. Leadership can
- [Four Steps To Lifting The Lid On Your Potential](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/law-of-the-lid/) - Do you feel like you’ve hit a wall in your success – either in your personal life or professional development? Like there’s nowhere else to go but down or sideways? Being stuck and not knowing what to do about it is one of worst feelings in life, no matter who you are and what you
- [The Power of Significance and Leading with Hope](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-power-of-significance-and-leading-with-hope/) - The past few weeks have been a time of great celebration for our organization. On February 20th, we celebrated John C. Maxwell’s 75th birthday and his ongoing legacy of more than five decades of leadership teaching and transformation. And most recently, we hosted our International Maxwell Leadership Certification event, welcoming over 1,000 newly Certified Team
- [Which comes first? Position or preparation?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/which-comes-first-position-or-preparation/) - When I meet people in social settings and they ask me what I do for a living, some of them are intrigued when I say I write books and speak. And they often ask what I write about. When I say leadership, the response that makes me chuckle most goes something like this: "Oh. Well,
- [One Word -- One Minute](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/one-word-one-minute/) - I’m a communicator, so words are very important to me. They can teach, inform, rebuke, compel, and encourage. In short, words can change people’s lives. Aldous Huxley said, “Words form the thread on which we string our experiences.” I believe that with all my heart. Effective communication plays a critical role in every person’s life
- [Finding a vision's "true north"](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/finding-a-visions-true-north/) - Have you ever been part of a team that didn’t seem to make any progress? Maybe the group had plenty of talent, resources, and opportunities, and team members got along, but the group just never went anywhere. If you have there’s a strong possibility that the situation was caused by lack of vision. Great vision
- [How do I maintain a teachable attitude?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-do-i-maintain-a-teachable-attitude/) - Teachability is not so much about competence and mental capacity as it is about attitude. It is the desire to listen, learn, and apply. It is the hunger to discover and grow. It is the willingness to learn, unlearn, and relearn. I love the way legendary basketball coach John Wooden states it: “It’s what you
- [What are your fears keeping you from doing?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-are-your-fears-keeping-you-from-doing/) - In a speech in 1933, American president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, addressing a nation mired in a Depression and on the verge of a world war, famously stated, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” During the first century A.D., Epictetus said, “It is not death or pain that is to be dreaded,
- [Fight for your dreams in 2011](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/fight-for-your-dreams-in-2011/) - Happy New Year! If you’re like me, you spent some time in the past few weeks reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to the coming one. I'm already excited about what's in store for the next twelve months! What dreams do you have for 2011? Or maybe a better question is, do you
- [From our hearts to yours](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/from-our-hearts-to-yours/) - Have a Very Merry Christmas! Love, John and Margaret Maxwell
- [The distance between ordinary & extraordinary is shorter than you think!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-distance-between-ordinary-extraordinary-is-shorter-than-you-think/) - Image courtesy of photobucket What do you think of when I say the word “ordinary?” These are the words that come to my mind: Common. Usual. Normal. Boring. Average. Something you see everyday. What about “extraordinary?” I think of: Amazing. Incredible. Uncommon. Unusual. Special. Above average. New. In the English language, only four (UPDATED: oops,
- [For leaders: balancing care with candor](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/for-leaders-balancing-care-with-candor/) - Image courtesy of photobucket Every person makes mistakes at some time in the workplace. Everyone needs someone to come alongside them to help them improve. If you’re a leader, it is your responsibility and your privilege to be the person who helps them get better. That often begins with a candid conversation. But before you
- [Starting: The Great Separator](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/starting-the-great-separator/) - Do you want to be a success? As you know, many obstacles can keep even a highly-motivated person from succeeding. But today I want to talk about the ONLY obstacle that will ALWAYS keep us from success: Not starting. Starting is the Great Separator. It separates… The doers from the do-nots, The haves from the
- [Don't manage your time; manage your life!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dont-manage-your-time-manage-your-life/) - Here's an important announcement: There is no such thing as time management. Think about it; the term is an oxymoron. Time cannot be managed. It cannot be controlled in any way. Everyone gets the same number of hours and minutes every day. Nobody—no matter how shrewd—can save minutes from one day to spend on another.
- [What's your attitude toward gratitude?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/whats-your-attitude-toward-gratitude/) - Here in the United States, this is the time of year when we celebrate Thanksgiving. This Thursday, millions of Americans will pause from work for this holiday. For some, it’s just a day to skip work, eat too much, and watch a lot of sports on TV. But for many, Thanksgiving is a day to
- [I just wanted to talk about baloney...](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/i-just-wanted-to-talk-about-baloney/) - If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, or pay attention to Upcoming Events listed here on this blog, you might have noticed that I preached this past weekend. I'm a teaching pastor at Christ Fellowship Church in West Palm Beach, Florida, which means that I get to preach a few times a year. Although
- [The Right Thing 101](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-right-thing-101/) - A few years ago, I published a book called Ethics 101. In it, I proposed that ethics was not a changeable thing, based on your situation or personality or industry. Instead, I explained that I believe that ALL ethics boils down to one thing: The Golden Rule. Essentially, asking the question, “How would I like
- [What's coming up in November](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/whats-coming-up-in-november/) - Greetings from the birthplace of the United States - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! I'm here for one of my favorite events: The Exchange. And what a privilege it is to walk these streets during the week of the US elections. If you're a US citizen, I hope you vote. It's our civic responsibility and our only means
- [Quotes to make you think](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/quotes-to-make-you-think/) - I've mentioned before that I love to collect quotes; in fact, I've been doing it since I was a young man. Today I went to my files and pulled out a sampling of my favorite quotes on Thinking, which I'm sharing with you here. Feel free to collect and file them yourself. Or pin one
- [EQUIP: Because global needs need leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/equip-because-global-needs-need-leaders/) - Hello from Pebble Beach, California! There are certainly worse places to spend a week in October, but Pebble Beach is especially significant to me right now because of the EQUIP Leadership Summit and Golf Classic. You may have seen that EQUIP is the non-profit organization that I founded over a decade ago. EQUIP specializes in
- [What I've Been Reading, Fall 2010 Edition](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-ive-been-reading-fall-2010-edition/) - Well, it’s autumn here in the United States. And as usual, it arrives after a busy summer -- spent speaking, traveling, and writing my book for 2011. But no matter how busy I am, I’m always reading. I thought it might be nice to share what I’ve read in the past few months. As usual,
- [The Five Levels of Leadership, now a book!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-five-levels-of-leadership-now-a-book/) - October 1, 2010 Delivering the completed manuscript for The Five Levels of Leadership to Rolf Zettersten, Sr Vice President & Publisher, FaithWords/Center Street Last week I had the privilege of turning in the manuscript for what I believe is my most important book to date: The Five Levels of Leadership. Now, if you know me
- [Failure is an inside job](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/failure-is-an-inside-job/) - Photo from Flickr, Chris Daniel's Photostream His name is Roger Crawford, and he makes his living as a consultant and public speaker. He’s written a few books, and travels all across the country working with Fortune 500 companies, national and state associations, and school districts. Those aren’t bad credentials. But if that doesn’t impress you,
- [Attitude is contagious – What are people catching from YOU?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/attitude-is-contagious-what-are-people-catching-from-you/) - Several things on a team are not contagious. Talent. Experience. Willingness to practice. But you can be sure of one thing: Attitude is catching. When someone on the team is teachable and his humility is rewarded by improvement, others are more likely to display similar characteristics. When a leader is upbeat in the face of
- [What I've got lined up for Fall, 2010!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-ive-got-lined-up-for-fall-2010/) - Welcome to my blog's new look! I'm really pleased with the simplicity of the design, and I hope it serves you, the reader, well. You may notice some additions to Upcoming Events in the sidebar to the right. -----> Let me highlight a few of the events where I'll be speaking this fall: September 16-18,
- [Change your thinking, change your life?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/change-your-thinking-change-your-life/) - Can changing your thinking really change your life? Consider this: I’ve studied successful people for forty years, and though the diversity you find among them is astounding, I believe they are all alike in one way: how they think! That is the one thing that separates the successful from the unsuccessful. The good news is that
- [Pardon our dust!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/pardon-our-dust/) - We're doing some remodeling on the blog tonight. Please excuse the mess!
- [Build your relationships on the solid ground of TRUST](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/build-your-relationships-on-the-solid-ground-of-trust/) - “To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved.”~George MacDonald In the Law of Solid Ground in my 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, I asserted that trust is the foundation of leadership. But that's not all. In reality, trust is necessary in ALL good relationships. Good marriages, business relationships, and friendships all require
- [The 3 R's of Decision-making](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-3-rs-of-decision-making/) - This past week on Twitter, I’ve been sharing some of my favorite quotes on priorities and time management. Important topics for every generation, priorities and time management seem to become more and more crucial every decade. Today, in the age of the smartphone and social media, even technology has joined the fight for our most
- [You can't find the right answer if you're asking the wrong question](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/you-cant-find-the-right-answer-if-youre-asking-the-wrong-question/) - Image courtesy of Photobucket “The uncreative mind can spot wrong answers, but it takes a creative mind to spot wrong questions.” ~Sir Antony Jay When problem-solving, it’s so easy to fall into the rut of uncreative thinking. We can focus so much on answers and solutions that we lose sight of the question. And if
- [R.E.S.P.E.C.T... What does it mean to you?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/r-e-s-p-e-c-t-what-does-it-mean-to-you/) - A few years ago, I read an article about a young man who, at age 23, went to work as the senior pastor of his first church. He found the experience very intimidating because he was to be the spiritual leader of people who had children and grandchildren older than he was. How did he
- [The power of words on a page](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-power-of-words-on-a-page/) - Nineteenth-century writer Walt Whitman struggled for years to get anyone interested in his poetry. He became very discouraged. But then he received a note that read: Dear sir, I am not blind to the worth of the wonderful gift of Leaves of Grass. I find it the most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that
- [Join me at an upcoming event!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/join-me-at-an-upcoming-event/) - In Beijing, teaching over 300 top business leaders These past few weeks I’ve been traveling internationally. First Nigeria, then Ukraine, and now China. The trip has gone smoothly so far, with extremely positive responses to my teaching. I feel truly blessed to be invited to add value to leaders around the world. After this trip,
- [Don't shun the sting!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dont-shun-the-sting/) - Today I'm probably known most for my public speaking. The irony is that when I first started speaking, I was anything but effective. In fact, I remember being really fearful, and it showed. In my first speaking opportunity as a senior in college, I was terrible. People described my speaking style as "stiff." I could've
- [For my friend, John Wooden](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/for-my-friend-john-wooden/) - “Make each day your masterpiece.” -John Wooden On June 4, 2010, the world lost a legend and I lost a friend. Basketball coach John Wooden passed away at 99 years of age. John Wooden’s stories and quotes show up in a number of my books, for good reason. He was an amazing man. He coached basketball
- [When You Get Kicked in the Rear, You Know You’re Out in Front](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/when-you-get-kicked-in-the-rear-you-know-youre-out-in-front/) - Greek philosopher Aristotle said, “Criticism is something you can avoid easily—by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” Obviously, that isn’t an option for anyone who wants to be successful as a leader. Good leaders are active, and their actions often put them out front. That often draws criticism. When spectators watch a race, where
- [Don't quit during training](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dont-quit-during-training/) - “I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'” ~Muhammad Ali Many people make decisions when things aren't going well. They look for relief in the despair of the valley instead of waiting for the clarity that comes from being on
- [What is success?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-is-success/) - In 1986, when I was 39 years old, I began to notice a terrible trend among my colleagues, college buddies and friends: divorce. This was happening in a variety of marriages – from the shaky to the apparently strong. Margaret and I didn’t think our relationship was in any kind of danger, but then again,
- [Be the One... from the Chick-fil-A Leadercast](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/be-the-one-from-the-chick-fil-a-leadercast/) - A week ago today I had the honor of speaking at the Chick-fil-A Leadercast, and let me tell you: it was phenomenal. The participation of Chick-fil-A Restaurants added so much value to what was already a great conference. If you follow me on Twitter, you might have seen what I posted on that day. But
- [Something fun for your weekend](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/something-fun-for-your-weekend/) - Only one week from today is a fantastic conference/simulcast: The Chick-fil-A Leadercast. I'm so pleased to be a part of a fantastic lineup of speakers, including Jim Collins (Good to Great), Tony Dungy (retired NFL Super Bowl-winning coach), Mark Sanborn (The Fred Factor), and Chip Heath (Made to Stick). And while the conference will be
- [If at first you do succeed, try something harder](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/if-at-first-you-do-succeed-try-something-harder/) - The willingness to take greater risks is a major key to achieving success, and you may be surprised that it can solve two very different kinds of problems. The problem of hitting ALL of your goals, AND The problem of hitting NO goals... because you never make any. Let's look at #1: You're not afraid
- [Wherever you go, there you are.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/wherever-you-go-there-you-are1/) - Travel is a big part of my work now. And this week’s schedule is especially heavy. In seven days I’m teaching in Louisiana, California, Ohio, Georgia, then Ohio again. Of course, it's not a hardship because I get to connect with and pour into so many wonderful people. One connection that I especially enjoy is
- [20 Winners … and no losers!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/20-winners-and-no-losers/) - 20 Winners! It’s time to announce the winners of the Big Case Giveaway! On April 5, we launched it with these simple rules: leave a comment on that post describing how YOU would use 24 copies of ECFC. The publishers’ favorite 20 comments would WIN 24 copies (a case) of the books. With all of
- [Are you driven by Emotion? Or Character?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/are-you-driven-by-emotion-or-character/) - Earlier this week on Facebook and Twitter, I shared this statement from Dick Biggs: The greatest gap in life is the one between knowing and doing. Life would certainly be easier – and success more simple – if all it took to achieve was to KNOW the right things and DECIDE to do them, right?
- [Let the judging begin!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/let-the-judging-begin/) - This past weekend I was in Denver, Colorado, enjoying the beauty of the Rocky Mountains and speaking to a great group of leaders. And apparently many of YOU were leaving comments on my last blog post. Wow! 1,090 entries in the Big Case Giveaway! Now a group of Thomas Nelson employees has the job of
- [ECFC excerpt and Twitter GIVEAWAY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ecfc-excerpt-and-twitter-giveaway/) - It's here! Tomorrow is the “official” release date for Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. And even though many bookstores actually started stocking it weeks ago, we still want to celebrate by offering something to you now. So over the next few days, look for promotions here on the blog, on Facebook, and on Twitter. TOMORROW (March 30) is an
- [What would YOU do with 24 copies of my new book? Enter to win!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-would-you-do-with-24-copies-of-my-new-book-enter-to-win/) - Last week we had a lot of fun celebrating the release of Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. Between March 30 and April 1, I was able to give away over 40 signed copies on Twitter. Now, after a weekend break to focus on the hope and celebration of Easter, I’m looking forward to giving away even
- [On priorities: Which ball do you drop?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/on-priorities-which-ball-do-you-drop/) - In a university commencement address several years ago, Brian Dyson, CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, spoke of the relationship of work to your other commitments: Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling five balls in the air. You name them – work, family, health, friends and spirit – and you’re keeping all of
- [Leaders: Relate before you equip](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leaders-relate-before-you-equip/) - All good mentoring relationships begin with a personal relationship. As your people get to know and like you, their desire to follow your direction and learn from you will increase. If they don't like you, they will not want to learn from you, and the equipping process can slow down or even stop. To build
- [The book is coming! The book is coming!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-book-is-coming-the-book-is-coming/) - Hello from the USA! Thank you very much for all your good wishes and prayers for us as we toured Israel. I truly enjoyed helping my friend and pastor, Tom Mullins, lead the group from Christ Fellowship Church. We had a fantastic time. At any rate, I'm back on American soil for the time being.
- [Pick your battles](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/pick-your-battles/) - If you've spent any time on this earth, you know that life contains conflict. And there are times in the life of every leader when he or she needs to fight. But if you fight all the time, you can wear yourself out. That's why it's important to pick your battles. To gain a better
- [First the gun, and now this: My song and dance debut.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/first-the-gun-and-now-this-my-song-and-dance-debut/) - As you might know, I've been traveling these last two weeks. Most of the time, I had the privilege of touring Israel with a group from my church, Christ Fellowship. From teaching about the Sermon on the Mount while actually ON the Mount to visiting the Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem, everything in our experience was
- [The power of good communication](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-power-of-good-communication/) - Caesarea, Israel. Teaching about Paul the Apostle’s audience with King Herod Agrippa in that very city. But Agrippa did answer: “Keep this up much longer and you’ll make a Christian out of me!” (Acts 26:28, The Message) This week I’m in Israel, touring with Christ Fellowship Church (Palm Beach, Florida). And just a few days
- [Be impressed, not impressive](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/be-impressed-not-impressive/) - Too often we think that if we can impress others, we will gain influence with them. We want to become others' heroes - to be larger than life. That creates a problem because we're real live human beings. People can see us for who we really are. If we make it our goal to impress
- [Destiny calling? Let VISION be your guide](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/destiny-calling-let-vision-be-your-guide/) - What is your destiny? Where will you be in five years? Or 10, or 30? Of course, no matter how hard we search, no one can answer that question with certainty. But while we can’t know our destiny, we CAN know and change our direction. The journey toward destiny always begins with VISION. Vision is
- [Do you have a personal plan for growth?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/do-you-have-a-personal-plan-for-growth/) - On Twitter and Facebook on Sunday, I quoted my friend Paul Meyer, mentioning that he was the person who helped me create my first personal growth plan. In the hours afterward, I received dozens of requests, all asking the same thing: “How do you create a personal growth plan?” The answer to that takes more
- [Are you moving toward breakdown … or breakthrough?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/are-you-moving-toward-breakdown-or-breakthrough/) - Every major difficulty you face in life is a fork in the road. You choose which track you will head down, toward breakdown or breakthrough. Dick Biggs, a consultant who helps Fortune 500 companies improve profits and increase productivity, writes that all of us have unfair experiences; as a result, some people merely exist and
- [The final countdown](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-final-countdown/) - Well, the countdown has begun… The final edits are complete, contributions from commenters have been added, and Everyone Communicates, Few Connect is currently at the printer. If you remember the cover design from November, you may notice that it’s been modified just a little. After I previewed it, Justin Wise at BeDeviant.com pointed out its
- [Vision: Are you moving forward... or in circles?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/vision-are-you-moving-forward-or-in-circles/) - One of the great dreamers of the 20th century was Walt Disney. Back when Walt's two daughters were young, he used to take them to an amusement park in the Los Angeles area on Saturday mornings. Walt was especially captivated by the carousel. As he approached it, he saw a blur of bright images racing
- [News and thank yous](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/news-and-thank-yous/) - Hello! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. Our Christmas was very merry. We gathered as a family to thank God for the birth of His Son and express our love for each other. My mother's absence from this earth was on our minds, but with every smile from our grandbabies, we glimpsed the
- [Take a Knee: paying now to play later](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/take-a-knee-paying-now-to-play-later/) - Hello! I hope you're enjoying the final month of 2009. I know MY month began pretty eventfully: On Tuesday, December 1, I had knee replacement surgery. My knee had been causing me trouble for awhile, but still, choosing to have surgery wasn't easy. After all, I wasn't looking forward to the pain or the recovery
- [Thank you to Everyone who Connected!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/thank-you-to-everyone-who-connected/) - So here it is: the book we’ve all been working on: Available March, 2010 When I turned in this manuscript last spring, I was already very pleased with it. After all, I was confident that … The ability to connect can change people's leadership, communication, and relationships; Connecting can be learned; and As someone who
- [Connectors Live What They Communicate](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connectors-live-what-they-communicate/) - Comments Now Closed on this Post. Synopsis coming soon...
- [Connectors Inspire People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connectors-inspire-people/) - Chapter 9 Synopsis Connectors Inspire People When someone begins to communicate with others, the first thing listeners do is start asking questions at a subconscious level. They want to know what’s in it for them. They want to know if the speaker is credible. But they also care about how the person communicates with them.
- [Connectors Create an Experience Everyone Enjoys](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connectors-create-an-experience-everyone-enjoys/) - Chapter 8 Synopsis Connectors Create an Experience Everyone Enjoys What words would you choose to describe the best communicators who have connected well with you? Entertaining? Energetic? Funny? Maybe if you gave it some time, you could produce a long list of attributes. Now think about the communicators you don’t care for, the ones who
- [Connectors Connect on Common Ground](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connectors-connect-on-common-ground/) - Chapter 6 Synopsis Connectors Connect on Common Ground If I had to pick a first rule of communication—the one practice above all others that opens the door to connection with others—it would be to look for common ground. That rule applies whether you’re resolving conflict with your spouse, teaching a child, negotiating a deal, selling a
- [Connectors Do the Difficult Work of Keeping It Simple](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connectors-do-the-difficult-work-of-keeping-it-simple/) - Chapter 7 Synopsis Connectors Do the Difficult Work of Keeping It Simple A few years ago, I was being interviewed on a television talk show. The host held up a couple of my books and said, “John, I’ve read several of your books and they are all so simple.” His tone of voice, body language,
- [Connecting Always Requires Energy](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connecting-always-requires-energy/) - Chapter 4 Synopsis Connecting Always Requires Energy When I was working on my bachelor’s degree, I took a speech class. More than forty years later, I can truly say that learning how to speak to an audience has been foundational to my journey through life as well as to my growth as a speaker. It
- [Connecting Goes Beyond Words](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connecting-goes-beyond-words/) - Chapter 3 Synopsis Connecting Goes Beyond Words People watch a reality show on television where two equally talented people sing the same song. One of them gives the audience goose bumps; the other one leaves everybody cold. Why is that? Two professors at a university teach the same class at the same time using the
- [Connecting is all about others.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connecting-is-all-about-others/) - Chapter 2 Synopsis Connecting Is All About Others When I began my career as a minister, I was not about others. When I counseled people who were experiencing difficulties, my attitude was, “Hurry up and finish telling me your problem so I can give you my solution.” When I was leading any kind of initiative,
- [Everyone Communicates, Few Connect - Coming soon!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/everyone-communicates-few-connect-coming-soon/) - Can you believe it's almost the end of August? This week I'm in San Diego, using the break between speaking engagements to work on ideas and outlines for my book for 2011. And of course, NEXT week is the launch of the interactive writing experience for my 2010 book. News to you? Then be sure
- [Connecting increases your influence in every situation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connecting-increases-your-influence-in-every-situation/) - Chapter One Synopsis Connecting Increases Your Influence in Every Situation Maybe there was a time when people could succeed in life without communicating effectively with others. I tend to doubt it, but if so, that time has passed. It’s not enough to just work hard. It’s not enough to do a great job. To be
- [Today's Daily Reader: Put others first](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/todays-daily-reader-put-others-first/) - Today's blog post is an excerpt from The Maxwell Daily Reader. I loved compiling this book, with the goal of offering the reader one leadership principle per day for an entire year. Each one-page entry is drawn from one of my earlier (pre-2007) books, and is designed to be put into practice right after reading.
- [Value-added Links](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/value-added-links/) - Getting ready to help me with my book? Only two weeks until the first chapter goes up right here on this blog. If you follow me on Twitter, you probably saw my posts about opportunities to view my teaching on TV and online last week. But trust me: I, of all people, understand anyone's reluctance
- [More books ... at your request](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/more-books-at-your-request/) - In response to your suggestions for future books, I described in my last post how some questions could actually be answered by already-published books. Next month, we're going to talk about my next book (the one that comes out next spring). But before we do, here are some other published books and some of your
- [What do YOU think I need to say about communication?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-do-you-think-i-need-to-say-about-communication/) - Are you ready to help me make my next book better? Thank you again for all the suggestions you made about future books you'd like to see me write. In two recent posts I addressed a few of the ideas that I received from you and pointed out the books I've already written that answer
- [Leadership answers; no waiting!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-answers-no-waiting/) - Three weeks ago, here and on Twitter I sought your input on books that you'd like to see from me in the future. Within minutes, the comments here and the replies on Twitter came pouring in. And when we finally compiled all of your responses, we had close to 30 pages of ideas. So many
- [Thank yous and News](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/thank-yous-and-news/) - It's just over a week since my mother's memorial service, and I'm still amazed at the outpouring of support for our family. Thank you for your encouragement! In a return to my normal speaking schedule, I'm guest preaching Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. The Crystal Cathedral, founded by Robert A. Schuller
- [In Memoriam](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/in-memoriam/) - Very early this morning, my mother, Laura Maxwell, passed away. She was 88 years old and lived a full and rich life. We rejoice that she is now with Jesus. This Friday, July 17, her family and friends will gather for a private service, where we will celebrate her life, even as we mourn our
- [Writing for a live audience](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/writing-for-a-live-audience/) - You know you’ve been on the road too long… When you announce to nearly 30,000 people that the tunnel you’re traveling through, the longest underground fully-automated tunnel in Asia, is in Hong Kong… And it turns out that you – and the tunnel – are actually in Singapore. Fortunately, when I posted that on Twitter,
- [Chatting with Dave Ramsey about dreams and financial peace](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/chatting-with-dave-ramsey-about-dreams-and-financial-peace/) - My trip to Asia is still going well. I'm in Shanghai, China for the next few days. Thank you for the prayers, kind thoughts, and warm welcomes you've sent my way. But for today's post, here's an interview I did last month (May 12) with my friend Dave Ramsey for his TV show on Fox
- [The purpose of leadership, or why I do what I do](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-purpose-of-leadership-or-why-i-do-what-i-do/) - Next week I’ll return home from my trip to Asia. After 17 days of traveling, speaking, touring and meeting with leaders on the other side of the world, I’m often asked why I devote my life to writing and teaching about leadership. At 62 years of age, I sometimes wonder myself. Alright, not really. In
- [Greetings from Asia!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/greetings-from-asia/) - It's Monday evening here in Manila, Philippines. I arrived on Sunday, and since then I've been adjusting to the time difference and revisiting the wonderful culture and cuisine here. Although I wasn't too disappointed to be greeted at the airport with... Krispy Kreme Donuts! Yes, my hosts met me with a box of Krispy Kremes.
- [Imagination: Your ticket to a dream](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/imagination-your-ticket-to-a-dream/) - In only a few days, I'll be boarding a plane to fly halfway around the world, where I'll have the privilege of teaching in the Philippines, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and Malaysia. This kind of work is a dream come true for me. Of course, the scope is much larger than I originally imagined. But
- [How Successful People Think](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-successful-people-think/) - What's a successful person's greatest resource in difficult times? Good thinking! Good thinkers are always in demand. A person who knows how may always have a job, but the person who knows why will always be his boss. Good thinkers solve problems, they never lack ideas for building an organization, and they always have hope
- [Does teamwork really make the dream work in tough times?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/does-teamwork-really-make-the-dream-work-in-tough-times/) - In today's economic climate, layoffs seem to be a fact of life. The newly-unemployed take the biggest hit, of course. But layoffs and restructuring cause difficulties for those remaining, too. Last week's post was about pre-layoff decisions that a leader must make. This time I want to talk about post-layoff situations that leaders must often
- [Is there a right way to lay someone off?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/is-there-a-right-way-to-lay-someone-off/) - At the Maximum Impact Simulcast on May 8, I fielded a very timely question. During lunch, a young man asked, "How does a good leader handle layoffs? Especially when they need to lay off a good and valued employee?" Here's what I believe: First, I don't think a leader should ask others to make sacrifices
- [Just one highlight of the Maximum Impact Simulcast](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/just-one-highlight-of-the-maximum-impact-simulcast/) - If you read my Twitterstream on Friday, May 8, you know a lot - maybe more than you ever wanted to - about the all-day Maximum Impact Simulcast. (If we overdid it on the Tweeting, please chalk it up to a combination of enthusiasm and inexperience.) I have even more to share from the event,
- [Any dream worth considering is worth evaluating (and Tweeting?)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/any-dream-worth-considering-is-worth-evaluating-and-tweeting/) - Today's post is an excerpt from my book, Put Your Dream to the Test: 10 Questions that Will Help You See It and Seize It. I hope it's helpful to you in your pursuit of your dreams. Know the Answers Before You Take the Test When you were a kid in school, do you remember
- [It's about time!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/its-about-time/) - Busy? Me too. I'm in Florida this weekend, speaking at my home church, Christ Fellowship in Palm Beach, FL. Today it's a leadership conference. Then I'm preaching at Christ Fellowship's Gardens Campus on Saturday (6pm EDT) and Sunday (9 & 11 am EDT). Visit the church website for directions if you'll be in south Florida.
- [Crises call for critical choices](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/crises-call-for-critical-choices/) - With the economy in its current state, it seems like every time we turn around, a new crisis appears. Bank failures, home foreclosures, business ventures reluctantly abandoned. In times like these, good leadership is especially critical. I recently addressed this in a session for the Maximum Impact program, which will be available in October. One
- [Where am I this week?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/where-am-i-this-week/) - This week I'm enjoying time with extended family for Easter. The kids and grandbabies are here, and we're having a wonderful time making memories. But here are a couple places you can find me both online and in person in the near future: I spoke about a very famous dreamer at the Crystal Cathedral recently.
- [File under F for Filing](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/file-under-f-for-filing/) - A few posts ago, I described how I jump-start my creativity with quotes and articles from others. I wrote that whenever I need to prepare a new book, lesson, article, or sermon, the first thing I do is pull all of my files on the topic. I've spoken and written about this a lot. But
- [Dreams: Have you included the people you need to realize them?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dreams-have-you-included-the-people-you-need-to-realize-them/) - Today is the official publication date of my newest book. To celebrate its official release, here is an excerpt for you. I hope it provides you with food for thought and concrete instruction that you can apply to your life today. Excerpted From Chapter 6: The People Question: Have I Included the People I Need
- [Developing your creativity - even if you're not sure it's within you.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/developing-your-creativity-even-if-youre-not-sure-its-within-you/) - One magazine I enjoy reading is Fast Company. And I recently came across an interview there with Teresa Amabile It's from a few years ago, but it really got me thinking. Amabile heads the Entrepreneurial Management Unit at Harvard Business School. For eight years, she and her colleagues combed through a study they conducted on
- [Seeking creativity in its natural habitat](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/seeking-creativity-in-its-natural-habitat/) - In Part 1 on the topic of creativity, I told you that I didn't fit the creative mold. But I didn't let that stop me from working to become more creative. I shared with you how I look to the creative thinking of others for the tools and inspiration to grow in this area. (If
- [Stupid is as stupid does...](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/stupid-is-as-stupid-does/) - The reason I started blogging was to teach leadership and try to add value to you, my readers. But in today's post I need to tell you something of a more personal nature. I've done a lot of stupid things in my life. Early in my marriage I would win arguments with my wife, Margaret,
- [You're doing too much on your own.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/youre-doing-too-much-on-your-own/) - I get asked all the time about my busy schedule, and how I find time to accomplish all the things that I do. When I answer that I delegate as much as I can, people nod in recognition. But I can tell that they're not really satisfied with my answer. That's because every leader "knows"
- [Don't Bankrupt Your Leadership!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dont-bankrupt-your-leadership/) - "We need to keep some confidence in the system.What the Fed is doing ... is taking every step possible to keep confidence in the financial system" (CNN) AIG chairman and CEO Edward Liddy said this Monday, after the insurance giant had received a pledge of $30 billion in bailout money. This was in addition to
- [Leadership off the legal pad](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-off-the-legal-pad/) - Welcome to the official weblog of John C. Maxwell. There's nothing I like better than speaking and writing about leadership. And for over thirty years, I've shared what I know about leading and influencing others through conferences, speaking engagements, books, audio recordings, and articles. Much of my work has even ended up on the Internet
- [Giving People a Reputation to Uphold](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/giving-people-a-reputation-to-uphold/) - When motivational speakers make the impassioned declaration: “You can change the world!” a typical response may be to write them off as naïve windbags.We would agree that such exhortation rings hollow. Nevertheless, we do think leaders have the ability to inspire others to amazing, even history-shaping, feats. Perhaps no one did so better than Winston
- [3 Keys to Overcoming Adversity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-keys-to-overcoming-adversity/) - Adversity in life is a given. Although it's never going to escape the picture, we don’t have to see it as a negative. We can triumph over obstacles we encounter each day to ultimately gain great experience from them. According to John Maxwell in his soon-to-be-released book, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn: “Adversity can
- [A Leader’s Portrait](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-leaders-portrait/) - Leaders vary by occupation, personality, and style. There’s no specific formula specifying exactly how to lead well. Still, great leaders throughout history share a common set of characteristics. In this article, we would like to fill in the picture of a leader for you—one quality at a time. The four features listed certainly do not
- [Join Us for a Free John Maxwell Webcast!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/join-us-for-a-free-john-maxwell-webcast-featuring-special-guests-nick-vujic/) - “As you get older, you will find that you become more disappointed by the things you didn’t attempt than by the ones you tried and failed to achieve. And here’s the best news. Every step of the way there’s something to learn. You are enrolled in a full-time informal school called life. In it, there
- [Responsibility: The First Step in Learning](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/responsibility-the-first-step-in-learning/) - Who is responsible for what happens in your life? Do you believe you should take personal responsibility? Or do you feel as if that is outside of your control and there’s little or nothing you can do about it? Psychologists say that some people possess an internal locus of control, where they rely primarily on
- [The Importance of a Spirit of Humility](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-importance-of-a-spirit-of-humility/) - Some people fail forward. Others fail and quickly spiral downward. These two types of people are very different, but how? “The difference is on the inside. It’s the spirit of the individual. Those who profit from adversity possess a spirit of humility and are therefore inclined to make the necessary changes needed to learn from
- [No “Blamestorming” Allowed!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/no-blamestorming-allowed/) - In less than a month, my new book, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn, will be available. I can hardly wait! I’m excited about this book because I believe that how we deal with loss and disappointment has a huge impact on our lives. One of the most crucial decisions we can make after we
- [A Leader’s Balancing Act](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-leaders-balancing-act/) - Masterful chefs fuse diverse ingredients into a coherent, tasty whole. When cooking, they perform a kind of culinary balancing act, deftly bringing spices and seasonings into perfect harmony. Each element of the dish touches the tongue with its flavor, and yet none overwhelms the rest. Great leaders combine an assortment of skills into a single
- [5 Reasons Losses Hurt Most – And a Chance to Win a Signed Copy of John Maxwell’s Newest Book](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-reasons-losses-hurt-most-and-a-chance-to-win-a-signed-copy-of-john-maxwel/) - “When we win, nothing hurts; when we lose, everything hurts.” 1 Isn’t that true? When people pause to think about the losses in their lives, the memories aren’t pleasant. Instead, they bring back emotions that seem to fit better in the back of a junk drawer rather than framed and mounted on the wall. In
- [Assess Yourself | By: David Hoyt, VP of The John Maxwell Company](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/assess-yourself-l-by-david-hoyt-vp-of-the-john-maxwell-company/) - At The John Maxwell Company we are constantly striving to develop world-class tools and resources that will help our clients develop themselves and others as leaders. Critical in the development of any leader is receiving 360° feedback. In evaluating our products and services, we knew that a way we could serve our customers was to
- [How to Cultivate Hope](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-cultivate-hope/) - Last time I shared my thoughts on the beauty and value of hope. Since hope is such a beautiful thing, this question has to be asked: “Can anyone have it?” The answer is yes! Regardless of your present situation, background, personality, upbringing, or circumstances, you can be a person of hope. Doing the following three
- [Hope, The Motivation of Learning](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/hopethe-motivation-of-learning/) - Not long ago I was signing books after speaking to a large crowd at a convention center. Whenever I speak, I try to make myself available to sign books, shake hands, and chat with people. This particular day the line was long, and I was signing as quickly as I could to try to get
- [R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find Out What It Means](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/r-e-s-p-e-c-t-find-out-what-it-means/) - Below are seven action steps that can enable you to earn respect from those you lead. Respect yourself and those you work with Exceed the expectations of others Stand firm on your convictions and principles Possess maturity beyond your years Experience success in your family life and career Contribute to the success of others Think
- [Caring Relationships: The Building Block of Championship Teams](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/caring-relationships-the-building-block-of-championship-teams/) - For football fans, the name Vince Lombardi conjures up images of toughness, competitiveness, and a no-nonsense attitude. After all, it was the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers who famously declared, “Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing.” It may come as a surprise, then, that when asked to describe the essential elements of
- [Life is Difficult – Don’t Make It Harder for Yourself](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/life-is-difficult-dont-make-it-harder-for-yourself/) - Last time I wrote about the realities that we all must face before we can learn from loss: Life is difficult… for everyone… and for some more than others. Acceptance of those truths allows us to take the first steps toward dealing with and possibly changing our reality. Unfortunately, many of us make life more
- [Do you truly believe these realities about life?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/do-you-truly-believe-these-realities-about-life/) - This month I’m featuring thoughts from my upcoming book, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn. Last time, I gave an overview listing all of the chapters, which cover topics like humility, hope, change, and maturity. Growth in each area has the potential to help us turn losses into gains. Today I want to talk about
- [What Do You Think of Me?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-do-you-think-of-me/) - At The John Maxwell Company, we commonly refer to the idea of the 360 degree leader. John has helped people realize everyone is a leader because each of us has the opportunity to lead up, lead across and perhaps lead down. All month, we have been discussing the value of assessment. I want to take
- [Respect and Likeability: A Leader’s Balancing Act](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/respect-and-likeability-a-leaders-balancing-act/) - To respect someone means to consider that person worthy of high regard or esteem. For a leader, respect is an absolutely crucial component of influence. Leading without respect is a little like trying to run in knee-deep mud…you tire quickly and go nowhere. Like most people, you have probably observed a boss or supervisor whose
- [On Turning a Loss into a Gain | Adapted from Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn (October 2013)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/on-turning-a-loss-into-a-gain-adapted-from-sometimes-you-win-sometimes-you/) - Last time I wrote about the pain of losing, and how it can affect us long-term if we allow it to. Today, let’s talk about the premise of my new book, coming out on October 8, 2013. I believe the concepts within it can help you see losing in a different way and respond so
- [3 Things Level 5 Leaders Do](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-things-highest-level-leaders-do/) - “Reaching our potential sets an environment for others to reach theirs.”1 As leaders climb the ladder of the 5 Levels of Leadership, they pave the way for others to reach their potential. The process of building a new level upon the previous one showcases the steps by which others can follow. As high-level leaders reach
- [4 Reasons Why Losses Hurt So Much](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-reasons-why-losses-hurt-so-much/) - It’s about that time of year again: In just two short months, my new book, Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn, will be released. I can’t wait for this book to come out, because while winning is fun and easy, losing can be challenging. Yet how we deal with loss has a huge effect on
- [Assess Yourself: 3 Reminders When Evaluating Your Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/assess-yourself-3-reminders-when-evaluating-your-leadership/) - “True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence.” 1 Influence can make or break the success of your ability to lead well and determine the direction of a company itself. However, we too often move through the motions without thinking about ways to increase in influence. Leadership is tough. Growing
- [The 360 Degree Leader | John's Review](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-360-degree-leader-johns-review/) - To purchase copies of The 360 Degree Leader, CLICK HERE!
- [Living Out the Laws of Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/living-out-the-laws-of-leadership/) - I’ve personally really enjoyed this month’s blog posts on The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. I’ve had the privilege of working with John Maxwell since 1998, the same year that he published the 21 Laws. While a lot has changed in 15 years, one of the things that I appreciate about the Laws of Leadership
- [Sources of Self-Motivation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/sources-of-self-motivation/) - The best motivation is self-motivation. In fact, not many people succeed in life without self-generated drive. If you rely on others to energize you, or hesitate until the right mood hits, or delay until circumstances are ideal, then you’ll spend most of your life waiting. Leaders motivate themselves internally rather than depending on external incentives.
- [The Myth of Motivation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-myth-of-motivation/) - Contrary to popular opinion, leaders cannot give motivation to anyone. As leaders, we would be foolish, and somewhat arrogant, to think we possess the power to bestow motivation upon another person. Actually, a reservoir of motivation already resides inside every person we meet. The real challenge for leaders is to tap into and channel that
- [Caring for Your Corporate Family](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/caring-for-your-corporate-family/) - When I think about The John Maxwell Company I think about what I consider to be the premier leadership company for both head and heart: practical leadership training combined with a genuine love for people. At Sewell we want to make sure we care about our employees in a way that engenders a family atmosphere.
- [Want better employees? Become a better leader.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/want-better-employees-become-a-better-leader/) - “Who you attract is not determined by what you want. It’s determined by who you are.”1 It is likely as a leader that you have a picture of the perfect employee in your head. For some organizations, the next hire maybe in the C-Suite. For others, it may be an entry-level person with a drive
- [The Law of the Lid](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-law-of-the-lid/) - Leadership Ability Determines a Person’s Level of Effectiveness I often open my leadership conferences by explaining the Law of the Lid because it helps people understand the value of leadership. If you can get a handle on this law, you will see the incredible impact of leadership on every aspect of life. So here it
- [The Ten Commandments of Handling Conflict](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-ten-commandments-of-handling-conflict/) - “I love mankind - it’s people I can’t stand.” Charlie Brown, in Charles Schulz’ timeless comic strip, “Peanuts” Charlie Brown had a point: relationships with other human beings are wonderful – in theory. In reality, they can be difficult and messy. But nothing determines our success in life as much as our ability to work
- [Gain Respect, Gain Followers: 6 Ways to Gain Others’ Respect](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/gain-respect-gain-followers-6-ways-to-gain-others-respect/) - “Followers are attracted to people who are better leaders than themselves.”1 This concept seems simple enough, doesn’t it? Leaders want to follow those who are better leaders than themselves. According to John Maxwell in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, when a group first comes together, leaders tend to focus on what is natural for
- [Wherever You Go, There You Are](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/wherever-you-go-there-you-are/) - Travel is a big part of my work now. And no matter how heavy my schedule is, it’s not a hardship because I get to connect with and pour into so many wonderful people. One connection that I especially enjoy is one-on-one, when I set aside time to chat and answer questions before or after
- [7 Factors that Influence Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/7-factors-that-influence-influence/) - “True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence, and that cannot be mandated. It must be earned. The only thing a title can buy is a little time-either to increase your level of influence with others or to undermine it.”1 Leadership is influence. Just because someone has a title, doesn’t
- [Leaving A Legitimate Legacy](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leaving-a-legitimate-legacy/) - For this day before the United States’ Independence Day, I’ve been thinking about America’s Founding Fathers, and the legacy they left us over 200 years ago. The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights – these documents describe the system of government they worked so hard to establish. And they didn’t just write
- [How do you get your ideas heard?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-do-you-get-your-ideas-heard/) - Recently, I was asked a question that I hear pretty often. Usually the questioner is young, perhaps newly-graduated from school. They’re almost always new to their current job. And I can often hear their frustration when they ask: Please tell me, how can someone just entering the workforce create change? Maybe you’re familiar with this
- [Leading Other Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-other-leaders/) - Leaders can only succeed if they are able to influence people at various levels in relation to them; above, below and side-by-side. Leadership is influence and every leader has the opportunity to influence people at every level of a business, corporation or organization. At The John Maxwell Company, we call this leading from the middle
- [Building a Unified Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/building-a-unified-team/) - Just because you assemble great players does not mean you have automatically have a great team. I have always loved basketball, and I played throughout high school. Entering my junior year, our team was loaded with talent, and we were projected to contend for the state title. I was one of two juniors in our
- [The Most Important Leadership Week of My Life](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-most-important-leadership-week-of-my-life/) - Last Sunday, I returned home from the most important leadership week of my life. It was spent in Guatemala, June 9-16, where I was privileged to witness and participate in life transformation on an international scale. We were in Guatemala as part of my nonprofit organization EQUIP’s Global Transformation initiative. This effort was begun last
- [His Gift Made Room for Him](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/his-gift-made-room-for-him/) - Almost two years ago, on a trip to the African continent, I was privileged to speak in Cape Town, South Africa. While there, I received a very meaningful gift from my friend Shaun Battleman: a visit and private tour of Robben Island. If you haven’t heard of Robben Island and the prison that used to
- [9 Ways to Lead Your Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/9-ways-to-lead-your-leader/) - 360-Degree Leaders are all-around leaders. As one, leading up can be the greatest challenge. “Most leaders want to lead, not be led. But most leaders also want to have value added to them. If you take the approach of wanting to add value to those above you, you have the best chance of influencing them.”
- [Crafting a Diverse Leadership Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/crafting-a-diverse-leadership-team/) - “I can do what you can’t do and you can do what I can’t do. Together we can do great things.” ~ Mother Teresa Insecure leaders don’t like diversity. They shortchange their organization because they’re uncomfortable with people who have different skills than they do. They’re threatened by the thought of someone else being better
- [7 Tips for Leading Your Peers](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/7-tips-for-leading-your-peers/) - “To succeed as a 360-Degree Leader who leads peer-to-peer, you have to work at giving your colleagues reasons to respect and follow you. How do you do that? By helping your peers win. If you can help them win, you will not only help the organization, but will also help yourself.” 1 At The John
- [The Risk Test](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-risk-test/) - Last time I wrote about the difference between good timing and procrastination, and included some tests you could apply to find out whether you were putting off decisions that needed to be made. Just like there are two sides to every coin, there are two extremes when it comes to taking action. Procrastinators are at
- [Procrastinating, or practicing good timing?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/procrastinating-or-practicing-good-timing/) - You have a decision to make. But you just aren’t sure about it. So you put it off. Sometimes that’s a wise move, because the timing isn’t right. In my book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, I teach the Law of Timing, which says, “When to lead is as important as what to do
- [5 Results from Implementing the Rule of 5](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-results-from-implementing-the-rule-of-5/) - This month we have been focusing on the concept of the Rule of 5. My team and I hope that it has been helpful to you personally and to your organization’s ability to capture the 5 things that are imperative to do day in and day out. I have enjoyed reading the postings, watching your
- [Best Practices of Leading Down](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/best-practices-of-leading-down/) - Leadership isn’t about position. Leadership is about using your influence exactly where you are. “For teams to develop at every level, they need leaders at every level.” 1 Teams need 360-Degree Leaders. These are the type of leaders who lead up (to the boss), across (among peers), and down (to others). A 360-Degree Leader leads
- [How Leaders Gain Influence: Actions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-leaders-gain-influence-actions/) - Influence doesn’t come to us instantaneously; it increases gradually. Nor does influence develop by accident. Instead, it grows as we purposefully take action to earn the trust and win the respect of others. In this post, I outline five actions essential for anyone aspiring to gain influence in their family, community, or workplace. 1) An
- [How Leaders Gain Influence: Attitudes](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-leaders-gain-influence-attitudes/) - A lot of people come to me confounded by their inability to drive positive outcomes in their organization. They have brilliant plans and excellent practices for leading their teams, and yet they are not experiencing success. How can these leaders be doing the right things but still be getting the wrong results? The reason is
- [Win BIG by Creating Your Own Rule of 5](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/win-big-by-creating-your-own-rule-of-5/) - Over the past couple weeks, we’ve been discussing the Rule of 5. Today, we’re continuing the discussion with a giveaway that we think you’ll love – and will definitely grow from! In case you’ve missed the conversation, the Rule of 5 is a series of things that you seek to practice EVERY day. John Maxwell
- [Highlights from Exchange 2012](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/exchange-gathering-2012/) - You're invited to John's favorite leadership event! Exchange is unlike anything you've ever experienced and this year it is being held October 16-18 in the beautiful island of St. Thomas! There are only a handful of spots left for this exclusive event and so we encourage you to register quickly before we sell out. Exchange's
- [Why I Love Exchange](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/why-i-love-exchange/) - Do you remember how you felt on Christmas Eve when you were a child? If you were like me you probably had butterflies in your stomach. You couldn’t sleep because of anticipation. Your dreams were full of images of what Christmas morning would be like. Trust me, I still love Christmas and I get excited
- [5 Steps to Prioritize Your Priorities](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-steps-to-prioritize-your-priorities/) - Priorities: we all have them, but it’s difficult to determine which should come first. For many years, John Maxwell has used two guidelines to measure his activity and determine his priorities. One of these is the Pareto Principle. This principle, also known as the 80-20 rule, states that 20 percent of your activities will account
- [Monitoring Motivation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/monitoring-motivation/) - “What’s my motivation?” That’s the question crossing our minds when the alarm goes off at 6:00 in the morning. That’s the question we pose to ourselves at the office when the clock rolls past 5:00 pm and there is still work needing to be done. At some point, all leaders must consciously face the “motive
- [What’s so critical about simple, daily practices?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/whats-so-critical-about-simple-daily-practices/) - The Rule of 5: it is different for each person and organization. The Rule of 5 is a series of things that you seek to practice EVERY day. Inspired by John Maxwell’s Rule of 5, the team at The John Maxwell Company created its own. This past Friday, we showcased our Rule of 5 on
- [Influence Insights from the Life of Jackie Robinson](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/influence-insights-from-42/) - “A life is not [significant] except in the impact it has on other lives.”~ Jackie Robinson The recent film, 42, tells the story of Jackie Robinson becoming the first African-American to play Major League Baseball. The talent, bravery, and poise he displayed helped to bring about the desegregation of professional sports in the United States.
- [5 Things We Do Each Day: The John Maxwell Co. Rule of 5](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-rule-of-5-for-the-john-maxwell-company/) - One of our main areas of focus at The John Maxwell Company is that we want to “live out” the principles John teaches. One that has been paramount to John’s success is his consistent practice of the “Rule of 5”. The Rule of 5 is simply a series of activities that you do EVERY DAY
- [If you dream it, we can help you achieve it.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-dream-come-true/) - Do you have a dream? We asked our community this question last December giving one leader the chance to have their dream fulfilled by The John Maxwell Company. We were thrilled with an overwhelming response of 85 dreams – each unique and inspiring. After much deliberation, we were honored to fulfill the dream of Dr.
- [Learning from The Iron Lady](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/learning-from-the-iron-lady/) - Times of crisis almost always create memories we look back on as defining moments in leadership. They send us on a trajectory, either good or bad, towards some destination. Many of us realize our “life purpose” through this kind of an experience. I’ve always loved this quote by Winston Churchill: “There comes a special moment
- [Leading Through Crisis](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-through-crisis/) - Recent events in Boston, MA and West, TX have reminded us of a stark reality: we cannot escape crisis situations. Although unable to avoid them, we can learn to lead people through them. In fact, dark, difficult times may be the moments when leadership is needed the most. While very few of us will ever
- [What Drives Growth?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-drives-growth/) - One of my top five values is Growth! I work for John Maxwell, so how could I not love growth? It demonstrates progress, it seems synonymous with life (especially living life to the fullest), and it is often wrapped in passion (another one of my values). I am privileged to work with a team that
- [Taking the Step Toward Intentional Growth: Insider Views on The Maxwell Plan](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/taking-the-step-toward-intentional-growth-insider-views-on-the-maxwell-plan/) - Growth doesn’t just happen. Growth is intentional. Each of us has the opportunity to choose growth or to be complacent with where we stand. “You cannot change your life until you change something you do every day. By learning the laws and then living them, you will be on your way to reaching your potential.
- [The Value of One](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-value-of-one/) - United makes John Maxwell leadership training available to all middle management personnel. So, his leadership principles saturate our corporate ethos to a large degree. But recently, I experienced one of John's principles first hand.I attended a training luncheon and asked John a question about layoffs that United was expecting to have. "How would you prepare
- [The Law of Contribution: 7 Tips to Cultivate an Attitude of Growing Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-law-of-contribution-7-tips-to-cultivate-an-attitude-of-growing-others/) - “Out of what I had received in my development, I was also able to give. The confidence I gained from personal growth gave me credibility and made me believe I could start developing others. And in that, I found life’s greatest joy and reward.” 1 Isn’t one of the most satisfying things seeing the success
- [A Historic Transition](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-historic-transition/) - At the end of the Revolutionary War, King George III allegedly asked his official court painter, American-born Benjamin West, about George Washington’s plans following the war. “They say he will return to his farm,” West replied. “If he does,” the incredulous monarch remarked, “he will be the greatest man in the world.” After the defeat
- [Transition: Managing the “Ins and Outs” of Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/transition-managing-the-ins-and-outs-of-leadership/) - I am often asked how to successfully manage leadership transition within an organization. How do you end well? Or conversely, how do you start off on the right foot? My friend, Bob Russell, has written an excellent book, Transition Plan, on the successful leadership changeover following his 40-year tenure at Southeast Community Church in Louisville,
- [A New Generation of Coaching Greats](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-new-generation-of-coaching-greats/) - When the Final Four tips off this weekend, some familiar faces will be roaming the sidelines in Rick Pitino of Louisville and Jim Boeheim of Syracuse. Together, they have more than 1,575 career wins, have taken 48 trips to the NCAA tournament, making eleven Final Four Appearances and claiming two national titles. However, the hottest
- [The Law of Awareness: 4 Questions to Help You Know Yourself](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-law-of-awareness-4-questions-to-help-you-know-yourself/) - “If you want to change and grow, then you must know yourself and accept who you are before you can start building.” 1 The Law of Awareness says you must know yourself to grow yourself. What that means is that in order to achieve growth, leaders must hone in on who they are and what
- [The Law of Intentionality: Bridging the Gaps to Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-law-of-intentionality-bridging-the-gaps-to-growth/) - There are countless questions leaders can ask themselves to gauge their growth. For example: How can I improve? How can I gain wisdom? How can I improve relationships with those around me? Each of these questions offers great insight into progress and growth. However, in order to move forward, leaders must apply the insight and
- [Characteristics of Successful Coaches](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/characteristics-of-successful-coaches/) - Successful coaches come with a variety of personalities. Mike Ditka and Bobby Knight exuded emotion whereas Phil Jackson had a stoical demeanor. Pat Summitt was the very picture of intensity, while John Madden was gregarious and affable. Geno Auriemma’s outspoken and animated style paints a stark contrast to Tom Landry’s poised and understated manner of
- [The Value of a Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-value-of-a-team/) - “Nothing of significance was ever achieved by an individual acting alone. Look below the surface and you will find that all seemingly solo acts are really team efforts.”1 Have you ever met a successful person who has not had support or guidance from another person? One of the most important factors to success is teamwork.
- [6 Ways to Go Beyond Talent](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/6-ways-to-go-beyond-talent/) - Throughout the past month, we have been highlighting ways leaders can go beyond talent. The reality is: “As long as there are people in the world, there will be plenty of talent. What’s missing are people who have made the choices necessary to maximize their talent. Employers are really looking for talent-plus people.” 1 Each
- [Qualities of Defining Moments](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/qualities-of-defining-moments/) - When did you first realize that you were a leader? For me it happened as a fifth grade student in Mr. Horton’s classroom. We were studying the legal system, and we planned to assemble a mock courtroom with attorneys, a jury, and a judge. When it came time to elect the judge, Mr. Horton passed
- [Leading from the Middle of the Pack: Part 2](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-from-the-middle-of-the-pack-part-2/) - In many areas of life, the middle is the most miserable place to be. Where’s the worst seat on an airplane? The middle. Aisle seats are roomier, and easier to climb in and out of; window seats offer a better view along with a place to rest your head. What’s the most difficult stage of
- [Leading from the Middle of the Pack](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-from-the-middle-of-the-pack/) - Leadership is a choice you make rather than a place you sit. In other words, leadership comes from influence and not from your position. For this reason, even when you’re not in front, you’re still leading those around you. In fact, you are even influencing those ahead of you. In this lesson, I’d like to
- [Going Beyond Talent: Four Cores of Character](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/going-beyond-talent-four-cores-of-character/) - Are you a person of character? According to John Maxwell in Beyond Talent, “The choice to develop strong character may not be the most important to make the most of your talent. But it is certainly the most important to make sure you don’t make the least of your talent.” 1 Character protects your talent
- [Preparation Paves the Way for EQUIP World Relay](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/preparation-paves-the-way-for-equip-world-relay/) - “Preparation positions people correctly, and it is often the separation between winning and losing. Talent-plus people who prepare well live by this motto: ‘All’s well that begins well.’”1 All leaders possess talent, but having the ability to recognize the power of preparation and “beginning well” is critical to getting the desired end result and the
- [John C. Maxwell On Resourcefulness](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/john-c-maxwell-on-resourcefulness/)
- [Going Beyond Talent: Eliminating 5 Enemies of Perseverance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/going-beyond-talent-eliminating-5-enemies-of-perseverance/) - “Perseverance begins with the right attitude – an attitude of tenacity. But the desire to persevere alone isn’t enough to keep most people going when they are tired or discouraged. Perseverance is a trait that can be cultivated. And the initial step to developing it is to eliminate its five greatest enemies.” 1 Perseverance requires
- [Going Beyond Talent: How Practice Sharpens Your Talent](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/going-beyond-talent-how-practice-sharpens-your-talent/) - Few people make a decision to be committed to personal growth throughout their careers. Looking critically at yourself and improving is not easy. However, taking steps toward growth is one of the most important paths you can follow. According to John Maxwell in his book, Beyond Talent, “If you want to sum up what lifts
- [John teaching at Chick-Fil-A Leadercast 2012](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/john-teaching-at-chick-fil-a-leadercast-2012/)
- [Going Beyond Talent: How Initiative Activates Your Talent Based On The Success of Apple, Inc.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/going-beyond-talent-how-initiative-activates-your-talent-based-on-the-succe/) - This week we began a series on our blog highlighting how going beyond talent can propel leaders forward. We started by explaining “How Belief Lifts Talent” through the lens of Tim Tebow. Today, we’re focusing on how “Initiative Activates Your Talent” based on the innovation and contribution of Apple, Inc. In 1980, Apple Co-Founder Steve
- [Going Beyond Talent: 4 Points of Focus](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/going-beyond-talent-4-points-of-focus/) - In today’s culture, multi-tasking seems to trump the age of the craft. While multi-tasking can be beneficial, it can also move us away from focusing on what is important. "Focus does not come naturally to us, yet it is essential for anyone who wants to make the most of his talent. Having talent without focus
- [Going Beyond Talent: How Belief Lifts Talent Through The Lens of Tim Tebow](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/going-beyond-talent-how-belief-lifts-talent-through-the-lens-of-tim-tebow/) - At The John Maxwell Company, we want to inspire leaders to go beyond their talent. Talent is just the starting point for successful impact in any organization. Over the next few weeks, we will highlight various factors that hone a leader’s talent. In his book, Beyond Talent, John Maxwell writes “Belief in your mission will
- [A Leader’s Greatest Things](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-leaders-greatest-things/) - “What is the one thing I really need to know about leadership?” I’ve heard this question dozens of times from people eager to be influential but impatient with the slow road of diligent study and personal growth. My response never quite seems to satisfy them: “The one thing you need to know to become a
- [Learning from the Disconnects](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/learning-from-the-disconnects/) - As a communicator, perhaps nothing is worse than scanning the audience halfway through a presentation only to see people fiddling with smartphones, fidgeting in their chairs, or—worst of all—falling asleep in a puddle of drool. If someone had filmed my life, my communication blunders and mistakes could be turned into hours of humorous outtakes. Learning
- [The Disciplines of Connecting](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/acting-to-connect/) - After another masterful performance in Lincoln, Daniel-Day Lewis has an opportunity to capture his third Academy Award for Best Actor. He has been hailed as the greatest actor alive, and his peculiar style of method-acting has become somewhat legendary. The charisma he brings to the screen instantly transports moviegoers into his character’s world. The manner
- [To Expand Your Influence, Elevate Your Capacity to Think](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/to-expand-your-influence-elevate-your-capacity-to-think/) - In 1978, unemployed sportscaster Bill Rasmussen hatched an idea to launch the world’s first around-the-clock television station and to devote its programming entirely to sports. Roughly a year later, the Entertainment and Sports Network (ESPN) made its initial broadcast, and in just a few years the station rapidly transformed the way Americans watch athletics. Whereas
- [Expansion Requires Pruning Away the Good to Give Space to the Great](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/expansion-requires-pruning-away-the-good-to-give-space-to-the-great/) - Roxanne Quimby had fallen on hard times. The single mother had been laid off from three part-time waitressing jobs, and she needed a steady source of income to provide for her twin girls. In an effort to make ends meet, she scoured local yard sales for bargains and then resold her purchases at flea markets.
- [How to Get More Done in Less Time: Purpose, Priorities, and Practices](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-get-more-done-in-less-time-purpose-priorities-and-practices/) - In flying to visit family for the holidays, airline passengers across the globe stuff their suitcases full of clothes and gifts to avoid paying extra baggage fees. Some travelers are experts at using every square inch of space inside of their luggage; they meticulously roll up each shirt and pair of pants prior to packing
- [How to Get More Done in Less Time: Perspective](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-get-more-done-in-less-time-perspective/) - As evidenced by the popularity of the following films, moviegoers are fascinated by the possibility of escaping the steady passage of time. In Groundhog’s Day, Phil Connors (Bill Murray) gets stuck in a time loop, experiencing the same day over and over again. In Back to the Future, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) must alter
- [Learning to Prevail: When Dreams Disappoint and Hopes Fail](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/learning-to-prevail-when-dreams-disappoint-and-hopes-fail/) - A Dream DeferredBy Langston Hughes What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore-- And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over-- like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does it
- [Creating a Life-List](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/creating-a-life-list/) - In the film, The Bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman star as terminally ill acquaintances on a quest to complete a wish list of activities before they “kick the bucket.” As a result of the movie, the phrase “bucket list” entered into American vocabulary to describe the things a person dreams of doing sometime
- [Unscripted Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/unscripted-leadership/) - The night before delivering his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, Martin Luther King, Jr. assembled his team at the Willard Hotel to finalize his script for the next day. As usual, his speechwriters and advisors debated, one last time, exactly what should be said and how it should be communicated. Based on the conversation,
- [Excellence: A Sure Route to Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/excellence-a-sure-route-to-influence/) - “Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before unknown men.” ~ King Solomon (Proverbs 22:29) Excellence is the gap between average and exceptional. It’s the ability to exceed expectations and consistently deliver superior quality. In developing habits of excellence, leaders gain influence and
- [Dreaming in the Daily Grind](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dreaming-in-the-daily-grind/) - We use the expression, “the daily grind,” to describe the mundane unpleasantness of our work routine. Interestingly, the word “grind” has multiple meanings: 1) To wear down, reduce, or crush into powder by pounding or abrading 2) To smooth, sharpen, or polish by friction or abrasion Though we cannot escape the daily grind, we can
- [Conceptual Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/conceptual-leadership/) - The first day on the job can be dizzying for an incoming employee as she tries to learn how she fits into the new organization. However, the pace at which business is conducted today, with change constantly occurring, can disorient even longtime veterans. Peter Senge, author of The Fifth Discipline says that, “one of the
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- [Baal Busters](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/baal-busters/) - While on a trip to Israel with friends and associates, John composes a rap that, well, you’ll just have to hear it for yourself.
- [A Lesson for the Teacher at Christ Fellowship](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-lesson-for-the-teacher-at-christ-fellowship/) - His message was on attitudes, and that was a very good thing.
- [The Maxwell Plan for Personal Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-maxwell-plan-for-personal-growth/) - BET ON YOURSELF & REACH YOUR POTENTIAL Embark on a life-changing journey and choose to become intentional about improving your life by pursuing a plan for personal growth. Growth is essential to our satisfaction and our success, but it doesn't just happen. It requires intentionality, focus, and accountability. It also requires a plan. The
- [John's Favorite Books: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/johns-favorite-books-the-21-irrefutable-laws-of-leadership/) - "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership," the best known book written by John Maxwell, highlights 21 timeless leadership principles.
- [John's Favorite Books: The 360-Degree Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/johns-favorite-books-the-360-degree-leader/) - John's book, "The 360-Degree Leader," explains how individuals can lead up, down, and across.
- [John's Favorite Books: The Difference Maker](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/johns-favorite-books-the-difference-maker/) - John discusses how his book, "The Difference Maker," highlights how attitude isn't everything, but it is the main thing.
- [John's Favorite Books: Developing the Leaders Around You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/johns-favorite-books-developing-the-leaders-around-you/) - John discusses how many leaders don't develop leaders. His book, "Developing The Leaders Around You," addresses this issue by helping leaders develop leaders.
- [John's Favorite Books: Developing the Leader Within You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/johns-favorite-books-developing-the-leader-within-you/) - In "Developing the Leader Within You," John Maxwell discusses his philosophy that leaders aren't born; leaders are developed.
- [John's Favorite Books: The Maxwell Leadership Bible](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/johns-favorite-books-the-maxwell-leadership-bible/) - John discusses how his "Maxwell Leadership Bible" highlights spiritual leadership principles that can help individuals become better leaders.
- [Welcome to My Office](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/welcome-to-my-office1/) - John shares some of his most significant items – and the stories behind them.
- [John's Favorite Books: Talent is Never Enough](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/johns-favorite-books-talent-is-never-enough/) - John discusses his book, "Talent Is Never Enough," which is based on the premise that no matter how talented you are, talent alone will not get you to the top.
- [John's Favorite Books: Winning With People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/johns-favorite-books-winning-with-people/) - John discusses "Winning With People" and how the book's 25 people principles are intended to help leaders better relate and connect with others.
- [Questions with John](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/questions-with-john/) - John answers some of his most frequently asked questions.
- [How I Write](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-i-write/) - John shares his writing process and provides helpful tips for any writer.
- [Connectors Find Common Ground](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connectors-find-common-ground/) - John talks about how effective communication is based on similarities, not differences.
- [The Best Leaders are Listeners](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-best-leaders-are-listeners/) - John discusses the importance of listening.
- [Working in Your Gifts](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/working-in-your-gifts/) - John speaks about how your greatest growth is in the area of your giftedness.
- [How to Surround Yourself With Great People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-surround-yourself-with-great-people/) - "If Larry were to jump off a bridge, would you?" As silly as this statement seemed as a child, the analogy is quite powerful when choosing your friends, associates, and employees. Join John as he takes a few moments to teach you how to define great people.
- [The Three Elements of Making a Great Decision](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-three-elements-of-making-a-great-decision/) - What makes a great decision? If decisions were only made, life would be quite simple. The truth is, most of us fall short after the decision is made - in the management phase. Here are a few helpful to help you make great decisions.
- [Team Production](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/team-production/) - Communicate John's leadership principles to your team with these beautifully designed infographs. Each infograph visually expresses John's concise principles with imagery that makes them unforgettable.
- [Team Mechanics](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/team-mechanics/) - Communicate John's leadership principles to your team with these beautifully designed infographs. Each infograph visually expresses John's concise principles with imagery that makes them unforgettable.
- [Team Value](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/team-value/) - Communicate John's leadership principles to your team with these beautifully designed infographs. Each infograph visually expresses John's concise principles with imagery that makes them unforgettable.
- [The Law of the Mirror](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-law-of-the-mirror/) - Communicate John's leadership principles to your team with these beautifully designed infographs. Each infograph visually expresses John's concise principles with imagery that makes them unforgettable.
- [Choosing to Cheat](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/choosing-to-cheat/) - Rubber bands are made to stretch. They're flexible to a point, but expand them too far and SNAP! They break. There's a limit to their elasticity. Many times our lives feel like rubber bands. We're pulled in different directions by two primary commitments: work and family. As we stretch ourselves to meet expectations on each
- [Changes Worth Making](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/changes-worth-making/) - Comfort lulls us into complacency. We get accustomed to routine or familiar with a role, so we settle in. As leaders, we must relentlessly challenge ourselves not to let ease and security dissuade us from making the changes necessary to fulfill our vision. Perhaps the most difficult transition I chose to make as a leader
- [Character: The Key to Sustaining Momentum](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/character-the-key-to-sustaining-momentum/) - Tiger Woods exploded onto the national stage in 1997, when, as a 21-year old, he won golf's most prestigious event, the Masters. Not only did Tiger win the tournament, he shattered records along the way, making the world's best golfers look like amateurs. Within a year of becoming a professional golfer, Tiger had attained the
- [Communicating Vision](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/communicating-vision/) - Nothing motivates an organization like a clear and compelling vision. But it can be tricky to paint a picture of what's in your mind so that others can see exactly what you're seeing. As a leader, how do you enable others to glimpse your vision and how do you inspire them to adopt it? 1)
- [Call Lost: Why Leaders Lose Connection with Those They Lead](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/call-lost-why-leaders-lose-connection-with-those-they-lead/) - Wireless technology has forever altered the way we communicate. These days, payphones are practically nonexistent, and landlines seem headed for obsolescence, too. It's hard even to remember how we lived before the advent of the mobile phones. However, as wonderful as cell phones can be, we have to put up with the nuisance of dropped
- [Connecting Is More Skill than Natural Talent](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connecting-is-more-skill-than-natural-talent/) - "When I get ready to talk to people, I spend two thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one third thinking about what I want to say." ~ Attributed to Abraham Lincoln Seldom do we consider ourselves to be boring or out of touch as communicators, yet oftentimes that's exactly what
- [Building a Foundation for Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/building-a-foundation-for-success/) - California redwoods are enormous, majestic trees that can grow taller than a 30-story building. A full-grown California redwood is estimated to weigh greater than one million pounds. The massive redwoods can be so wide that in some places tunnel-like roads have been built through their tree trunks. A mature California redwood tree is virtually indestructible.
- [Big Mo Comes to Those Who Know and Do](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/big-mo-comes-to-those-who-know-and-do/) - How do leaders generate positive momentum? It's very simple: by learning and then applying what they have learned. In the knowledge economy, leaders are distinguished by their ability to process information and put it to use.There are three ways in which leaders interact with information, and each impacts momentum. 1) Ignorance The recipe for perpetual
- [Creating a Healthy Team Environment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/creating-a-healthy-team-environment/) - At Chernobyl, the massive explosion of a Soviet nuclear reactor released radioactive fallout 400 times greater than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. While the suddenness and spectacular nature of the Chernobyl disaster drew the world's attention, another catastrophe in the Soviet Union passed by largely unnoticed. In the 1960s Soviet engineers diverted the two
- [Connectors Keep it Simple](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connectors-keep-it-simple/) - William Henry Harrison gave the longest inaugural address of any U.S. President, taking two hours to plod through a whopping 8,445-word speech. Even though the speech was delivered outdoors on a frigid and rainy day, the President stubbornly refused to wear an overcoat or hat. As a result, he caught a cold that developed into
- [Cross Examining Credibility](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/cross-examining-credibility/) - In a criminal trial, the outcome hinges on the credibility of the witnesses called upon by the prosecution and the defense. Throughout the trial, jurors scrutinize each person who takes the stand, attempting to discern whether or not their words can be trusted. As they decide the case, jurors weigh heavily the statements given by
- [Accidental Growth Vs. Purposeful Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/accidental-growth-vs-purposeful-growth/) - In 1940 two brothers, Dick and Mac McDonald, started McDonald's Barbeque Restaurant in San Bernardino, CA. Typical of the drive-ins of its time, McDonald's offered an expansive menu from which customers could order and then be serviced by carhops. Through time, the brothers noticed a trend in their sales. A small number of items on
- [A Leader's Inner Circle](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-leaders-inner-circle/) - Months before President Obama took the oath of office he began assembling an inner circle of advisors. He and his transition team painstakingly pored over the qualifications of candidates to identify the strongest leaders for cabinet posts. In methodically vetting future leaders of his administration, President Obama demonstrated that he understands the law of the
- [A Case Study in Influence : Hyundai](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-case-study-in-influence-hyundai/) - Everyone wants to be the best. If you aren't the best, then chances are you're looking to see who is and trying to emulate them. Put simply, influencers attract imitators.Lately, Hyundai has proved to be a leader in the auto industry. While sales of competitors have slowed to a crawl, Hyundai has been cruising in
- [Discipline: The Path to Potential](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/discipline-the-path-to-potential/) - He may have been the most naturally gifted baseball player of all time. He was clocked rounding the bases in an incredible 13 seconds. Yet, his speed was nothing compared to the power of his hitting. It's been said there were home run hitters, and then there was this man - in a league of
- [Do You Remember the Time?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/do-you-remember-the-time/) - "Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things." ~ Cicero What memories does Christmas bring to your mind? Perhaps you remember the excitement of waking up on Christmas morning to find a pile of presents under the tree. Maybe you recall sledding, snowball fights, or sipping hot chocolate by the fireplace. You may even
- [Don't Sink Your Success by Ignoring Relationships](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dont-sink-your-success-by-ignoring-relationships/) - John Paul Jones is regarded as The Father of the American Navy, and rightly so given his heroic courage in battle and his devotion to America's struggle for independence. Yet sadly, Jones alienated himself from the country he loved, dying penniless and alone in France at the age of 45. Why did the war hero's
- [A Dream that Passed the Test](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-dream-that-passed-the-test/) - President Barack Obama's inauguration symbolized, in part, fulfillment of one of America's noblest dreams - the dream of racial equality. Fittingly, President Obama took the oath of office at the same site where Martin Luther King, Jr. had given his legendary "I Have a Dream" speech almost 45 years earlier. An estimated 1.9 million onlookers
- [5 Reasons Why Dreams Don't Take Flight](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-reasons-why-dreams-dont-take-flight/) - Most of us never see our dreams come true. Instead of soaring through the clouds, our dreams languish like a broken-down airplane confined to its hangar. Through life, I have come to identify five common reasons why dreams don't take flight. #1 We Have Been Discouraged from Dreaming by Others We have to pilot our
- [5 Attributes of Inspirational Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-attributes-of-inspirational-leaders/) - The Sahara plays tricks on the eyes of its travelers. As the desert sun beats down on the sand, heat waves rise from the ground. Light bends as it passes through the superheated air, painting illusory pictures on the horizon. To thirsty travelers moving through the Sahara, it often appears as if an oasis looms
- [Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anyway/) - Used with permission of Susan Jeffers, Ph.D. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born into wealth and prestige, and as a young Harvard graduate, he seemed destined for success. By the age of 30 he was elected as a state senator, and a few years later he was appointed as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. However, shortly
- [Connecting The Coasts](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/connecting-the-coasts/) - Exactly 100 years before America put a man on the moon, the nation had accomplished another astonishing technological feat: the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The ambitious transportation route spanned the width of the United States, connecting residents of America’s Pacific Coast with those on the Atlantic Coast. The newly constructed railway cut travel time
- [How I Learned To Connect With People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-i-learned-to-connect-with-people/) - If it is true that almost everything we become and accomplish in life is with and through other people, then the ability to create rapport with them is the most important skill we can learn. Looking back at the early and middle stages of my career, I identified six practices that helped me to connect
- [From Class Dunce to World-Class Neurosurgeon: A Story of Empowerment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/from-class-dunce-to-world-class-neurosurgeon-a-story-of-empowerment/) - Ben Carson vividly remembers a playground conversation during which his fifth grade schoolmates selected him as the dumbest kid in their grade. In fact, after some debate, his classmates decided he was probably the dumbest kid in the world. Looking back from his vantage point as a world-renowned neurosurgeon, Dr. Carson can laugh at the
- [From Gold Medal Winner to Biggest Loser](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/from-gold-medal-winner-to-biggest-loser/) - In 2000, Rulon Gardner experienced the thrill of his life when he stepped onto an Olympic podium to receive his gold medal. These days, the most thrilling moments for Gardner happen when he steps onto a scale to weigh himself. As a contestant on Biggest Loser, the former wrestler is grappling with the toughest foe
- [Making the Most of Life’s Significant Moments](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/making-the-most-of-lifes-significant-moments/) - By themselves, significant moments do not alter a person’s behavior. Events certainly can make powerful impressions on us: they stir our emotions, capture our imagination, provoke our conscience, or bring revelation. However, events do not automatically transform us, and the feelings they evoke usually are short-lived. Leadership breakthroughs happen when we seize the opportunity
- [Breaking the Patterns of Worry for Your Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/breaking-the-patterns-of-worry-for-your-team/) - Practical Tools for Leaders: Breaking the Patterns of Worry Anxiety is one of the top nemesis to a leader (and all humans for that matter). This issue can paralyze the progress of any organization. After years of working with CEO's and business owners I have noticed that we all have a pattern for dealing with
- [From Slot Machine to Stock Market: Investment Strategies for Relationships](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/from-slot-machine-to-stock-market-investment-strategies-for-relationships/) - In the early years of my career, I did not have a correct view of life. I approached life as if it were a slot machine. I wanted to put as little as possible into it, and I always hoped to hit the jackpot. I'm embarrassed to say that I often had a similar approach
- [Be the One: Serve](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/be-the-one-serve/) - In life, it's not what happens to you, but what happens in you and through you that counts. When adversity visits your life, you have two choices: to be a victim or to be a victor. Victims allow life circumstances to get them down, and they spend their lives asking others to redress the grievances
- [Be the One: Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/be-the-one-change/) - Change. Politicians promise it when they run for office, but seldom are the pledges made from campaign podiums matched by real, measurable results after an election. In fairness to our politicians, initiating change and carrying it through to completion is a monumental challenge. Attempts to bring about change encounter fierce opposition and entrenched resistance.Although most
- [Great Expectations](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/great-expectations/) - A primary responsibility of leadership is to communicate expectations, both with words and actions. When leaders carefully and consistently set expectations, they engineer a flourishing work environment. However, when leaders abdicate their duty to communication expectations, chaos ensues. Here are six rules of thumb to follow as you set expectations in your organization. 1) Set
- [How a Blind Boy's Vision Changed the World](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-a-blind-boys-vision-changed-the-world/) - At the age of three, Louis Braille suffered a tragic accident in his father's saddle making workshop. The young boy had taken hold of a stitching awl, which slipped from his grasp and pierced his eye. Within days he could not see out of the eye. Sadly, Louis was completely blinded shortly thereafter when an
- [Advice to an Incoming Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/advice-to-an-incoming-leader/) - As President Barack Obama takes office, he enjoys a significant advantage over other incoming leaders: he can stock key positions with friends and loyal allies. Unlike the President, most new leaders must play the cards they are dealt; they do not have the luxury of choosing their hand. Like a single passenger on a full
- [Aligning Opportunity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/aligning-opportunity/) - The unrelenting release of full passion, strength and abilities is amazing in the life of a leader. Yet, it rarely happens that passions, abilities and opportunities all line up at the exact same time. Often times someone's passion is high, while their abilities are low or the opportunity isn't right. Or, perhaps, the opportunity arrives,
- [Influence: Connecting With People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/influence-connecting-with-people/) - As a train's source of energy and direction, the locomotive plays a vital role. However, unless a locomotive connects to other cars on the track, it is relatively useless. A train's value comes from its ability to transport massive amounts of cargo, and doing so requires the locomotive to link up with dozens of freight
- [Leadership Breakthroughs](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-breakthroughs/) - In the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s the Berlin Wall served as a tangible reminder of the Iron Curtain separating Western democracies from Europe’s Soviet-led Eastern bloc. The East German government had erected the wall in an attempt to halt the country’s “Brain Drain,” in which ever-increasing numbers of prominent citizens were fleeing westward. The barricade
- [It Takes Clear Vision to Create a Masterpiece](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/it-takes-clear-vision-to-create-a-masterpiece/) - In 1882, construction began on Barcelona's Sagrada Familia. 129 years later, the cathedral remains unfinished! The church has already been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and attracts more than 2 million visitors each year. Yet, officials estimate another 15 years will be needed to complete it. That the project has attracted the interest of
- [Persuasive or Manipulative?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/persuasive-or-manipulative/) - All leaders are salespersons. Though they may not be peddling a product, leaders are selling a picture of what the future could be and should be. They seek to persuade others to buy-in to a particular vision. Unfortunately, skepticism toward leadership abounds throughout society. Every year since 2004, Harvard’s Center for Public Leadership, in
- [Dealing with Relational Difficulties](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dealing-with-relational-difficulties/) - Following a 34-17 loss on October 2nd, Santonio Holmes, wide receiver and team captain for the New York Jets, suggested fault for the defeat lay with his team’s quarterback and offensive linemen. In venting his frustration, Holmes violated a team rule to keep criticism of fellow players internal to the organization. The wide receiver’s comments
- [Populating Your Passion](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/populating-your-passion/) - With $50 in his pocket, Dustin Hoffman headed to New York, hoping to find work as an actor. Inexperienced and unknown, Hoffman struggled to find employment. Acting gigs were not paying his bills, so he worked an assortment of odd jobs to stay afloat, including typing for the Yellow Pages, stringing together Hawaiian leis, and
- [Lead by Doing what Others Won't Do: Drive to Completion](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/lead-by-doing-what-others-wont-do-drive-to-completion/) - Visit any home improvement store on a Saturday morning, and you will see the beginning of hundreds of projects. People gather supplies, get instruction, and consult with professionals to get their game plans in order. Week after week the same scenario plays out. Based on sales, it would appear that these weekend warriors will soon
- [It's the Network](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/its-the-network/) - There's no denying that we've fallen into precarious economic times. The United States shed 2.6 million jobs in 2008. More of the same continued in January 2009, a month during which corporations announced 65,000 layoffs in a single day. No matter how penniless you feel right now, there's one investment you can't afford to overlook.
- [Passion: The Fuel of Persistence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/passion-the-fuel-of-persistence/) - While reading a magazine at a dentist’s office in Paris, Philippe Petit became engrossed in an article about the Twin Towers in New York. As an 18-year old street performer, Petit was constantly on the lookout for venues for his high wire balancing acts. Studying an artist’s rendition of the World Trade Center, Petit came
- [Leaders Cannot Afford to Neglect Planning](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leaders-cannot-afford-to-neglect-planning/) - "Good planning always costs less than good reacting." ~ Wayne Schmidt In October 2010 the most expensive public works project in America, ARC, officially met its demise. The project would have constructed two tunnels beneath the Hudson River to add much-needed railways between New Jersey and Manhattan. However, poor planning led to wasteful spending and
- [Spreading Joy on the Job](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/spreading-joy-on-the-job/) - “No man can live happily who regards himself alone; who turns everything to his own advantage. You must live for others if you wish to live for yourself.”~ Seneca In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, The Ghost of Christmas Past transports the cantankerous old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, back in time to the place Scrooge first
- [Leadership Lessons from the Life of Saint Patrick](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-lessons-from-the-life-of-saint-patrick/) - Lost in the midst of shamrocks, green-clad partygoers, and leprechauns there is a story of a tremendous leader - Saint Patrick. That we celebrate a holiday bearing his name 1,500 years after his death attests to the greatness of Ireland's patron saint. Saint Patrick's life teaches valuable lessons about the power of forgiveness. THE LIFE
- [Resolving to Grow Through Relationships](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/resolving-to-grow-through-relationships/) - Before the days of GPS devices, my glove compartment was stuffed with area maps, and I consulted them to navigate the roadways. When planning vacations, I pored over printed maps to plot my route from one point of interest to the next. I recall being assigned the role of navigator on family trips and hunching
- [From Street Performer to Space Tourist: The Creativity of Cirque du Soleil’s Founder](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/from-street-performer-to-space-tourist-the-creativity-of-cirque-du-soleils/) - Guy Laliberte’s parents (a PR executive and a nurse) hadn’t envisioned their son making a living by playing his accordion for tips from passersby. Hence, they weren’t exactly delighted when Guy informed them of his decision to bypass college in favor of becoming an artist. As much as they may have regretted his choice at
- [Leading in 3D](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-in-3d/) - Samsung and Panasonic have elevated home entertainment another notch with recently released 3D televisions. Now you can wear the funky 3D glasses in the comfort of your living room to watch feature films like Avatar in an extra dimension. With four of the top ten films in 2009 produced in 3D, electronics manufacturers anticipate a
- [Moving Past Our Myths About Creativity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/moving-past-our-myths-about-creativity/) - The following moral/ethical dilemma supposedly was included on an actual job application: You are driving down the road at night during a torrential downpour, when you pass by a bus stop. Three people are waiting for the bus: 1) An elderly lady who looks as if she needs medical attention. 2) A longtime friend who
- [A Proclamation of Thanksgiving](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-proclamation-of-thanksgiving/) - The United States has seen its share of weather-related catastrophes in 2011. At the beginning of year, several cities were pounded by blizzards, and snowfall amounts approached record totals in Chicago, Boston, and New York. In April and May, a super outbreak of tornadoes wreaked devastation across the South-Central United States, most notably in the
- [Leading a Life of Intentional Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-a-life-of-intentional-influence/) - In the classic Christmas film, It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey is given a tremendous gift: the opportunity to see what life would be like without him. As he wanders through a world that has no memory of his existence, George is dismayed by the plight of his friends and family. Devoid of his influence,
- [Leading Through Adversity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-through-adversity/) - Had Chesly B. Sullenberger known that US Airways Flight 1549 would fly through a flock of geese and lose both engines, then he likely would have stayed out of the cockpit that day. After all, who in their right mind wants to pilot an engineless aircraft? Thankfully for the 155 passengers on board, however, the
- [Leading Across: From Competing to Completing](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-across-from-competing-to-completing/) - Leading peers can be tricky since you’re simultaneously cooperating with and competing against them. For example, athletes on the same team contend for a limited number of positions in the starting lineup, yet compete together on game day. Musicians within an orchestra vie for the first chair, but then harmonize their talents to delight audiences
- [Avoiding Workplace Rivalries](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/avoiding-workplace-rivalries/) - In 2004, a group of Yale students (24 of them) pulled off an elaborate prank at the annual Harvard-Yale football game. Dressed in crimson-and-white T-shirts touting their membership in the Harvard Pep Squad, the Yale students positioned themselves throughout the bleachers on Harvard’s side of the field. During the first half of the game, the
- [Lessons from the Life of a Trustworthy Coach](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/lessons-from-the-life-of-a-trustworthy-coach/) - On June 4th, the nation mourned the death of legendary UCLA Bruins coach John Wooden, a man revered as much for his off-court character as his on-court genius. On the court, Wooden's exploits were unmatched. His teams captured seven straight titles, won 88 consecutive games, and had a perfect 10-0 record in championship contests. Overall,
- [Curbing the Entitlement Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/curbing-the-entitlement-culture/) - “This is a great, great country that had gotten a little soft and…we didn't have that same competitive edge that we needed over the last couple of decades. We need to get back on track."~ President Barack Obama Has America gotten soft? Lost its edge? Wandered off track? In many ways, society has indeed gotten
- [When the Crowd Boos](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/when-the-crowd-boos/) - President Harry S. Truman readily took responsibility for his decisions, and he was famous for saying, “The buck stops here.” Though his approval ratings were only 20-30% for much of his presidency, Truman didn’t waver. “I know the public is against me,” he’d say, “but they’ll come around.” Truman entered the election year of 1948
- [Momentum Breakers Vs. Momentum Makers](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/momentum-breakers-vs-momentum-makers/) - A train travelling 55 mph on a railroad track can crash through a 5-foot thick steel-reinforced concrete wall without stopping. That same train, starting from a stationary position, won't be able to go through an inch-thick block in front of the driving wheel. It is never the size of your problem that is the problem.
- [Making an Impression Vs. Being Impressed](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/making-an-impression-vs-being-impressed/) - Admired for her beauty, Jennie Jerome (Winston Churchill's mother) glided through the loftiest social circles in Great Britain. Once, on consecutive nights, Ms. Jerome dined with England's premier politicians: Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and his chief rival, William Gladstone. When questioned about her impressions of the two men, Ms. Jerome made the following observation: "When
- [Borrowing Experience](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/borrowing-experience/) - “What [a person] knows at fifty that he did not know at twenty is not the knowledge of formulas or forms of words, but of people, places, actions—a knowledge gained by touch, sight, sound, victories, failures, sleeplessness, devotion, love—the human experiences and emotions of this earth and of oneself and of other men.” ~ Adlai
- [Mentoring: A Little of Your Time Makes a Big Impact](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/mentoring-a-little-of-your-time-makes-a-big-impact/) - Ernest Kent Coulter walked away from a promising career as a newspaperman to serve as clerk in the New York Children’s Court. He was disturbed by the procession of juveniles streaming through the state’s penal system. Time and again, he witnessed the same pattern: a youth got into trouble, was branded as a “bad” kid,
- [Necessary Endings Simulcast](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/necessary-endings-simulcast/) - Hey Guys, Hope the New Year is going well so far for you and all that you are doing! I am really excited about the "Necessary Endings" simulcast coming up and hope you are planning to join us. As I have worked with CEO's, executive teams and leaders, this topic is one that everyone relates
- [Between the Extremes: Learning to Spend Time Wisely](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/between-the-extremes-learning-to-spend-time-wisely/) - The phrase “spending time” isn’t a metaphor. Each of us is allotted 24 hours per day, which we have no choice but to expend. We can neither stockpile time, nor buy back hours already spent. In his book, What To Do Between Birth and Death, author Charles Spezzano offers the following observation about time: You
- [Not Planning to Stop](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/not-planning-to-stop/) - By their 60th birthday, a majority of leaders have begun to contemplate retirement. By age 70, most have bid farewell to the working world. Past 80 years of age, no one is expected to work, and it's virtually unheard of for a leader to remain at the pinnacle of his or her profession. Don't mention
- [The Time Of Your Life](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-time-of-your-life/) - Which significant event or season would you describe as “the time of your life”? Perhaps your wedding day and honeymoon, an adventurous vacation, or the birth of a child. These memorable moments stick in our minds and remembering them brings back feelings of joy. Yet while our lives may be marked by notable occasions, they’re
- [Winning America’s Trust](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/winning-americas-trust/) - Public confidence in Congress has dropped to historic lows, and the American people have little to no respect for big businesses and banks. The President’s approval rating hovers around 40%, and less than 1/3 of the public expresses “a great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in the media. At a time when a
- [How to Succeed in New Surroundings](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-succeed-in-new-surroundings/) - School is back in session. Over the past few weeks, millions of children have grabbed their backpacks and lunchboxes, boarded the bus, arrived at school, and walked into a classroom full of new faces. During the first day of school, a student’s mind buzzes with questions: • Who will be my friends? • Does my
- [Operating with 20/20 Vision in Areas that Matter Most](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/operating-with-20-20-vision-in-areas-that-matter-most/) - An excerpt from The Six Disciplines of Personal Sustainability by Dr. Stephen R. Graves, co-founder of GiANT Leaders Executive Coaching A father and son were traveling home from a college football game late one night in the 1970s when the dad pulled the car onto the shoulder of the rural, desolate highway and asked his
- [Attracting Others To Your Vision](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/attracting-others-to-your-vision/) - How do you convince people to buy into your vision for the future? That’s the question every leader must figure out how to answer if he or she hopes to have significant influence. Unfortunately, many well-intentioned leaders fail to find support for their vision because they start off on the wrong foot. Communicate the Vision
- [The Offseason](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-offseason/) - All leaders go through stretches when they have to work overtime to meet deadlines and deliver results. We refer to these times as “busy seasons,” and they are illustrated by the following examples:  The farmer harvesting his crop  An event planner finalizing details on the eve of a major conference  A student
- [The Drawbacks of DIY Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-drawbacks-of-diy-leadership/) - As Americans, we love to roll up our sleeves and do it ourselves. We have an entire television channel, the DIY Network, dedicating to helping us tackle projects on our own—without relying on professional help. Rightfully, we feel a sense of pride after mastering new skills and empowering ourselves to build or fix something around
- [Personal Accountability](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/personal-accountability/) - Personal Accountability: Putting the Brakes on Moral Breakdown On April 10th Bobby Petrino, still red-faced from road rash and embarrassment, was fired as head football coach at the University of Arkansas. Ten days earlier Petrino had wrecked both his motorcycle and his career while on a drive with his mistress and co-worker, Jessica Dorrell. Petrino,
- [To Get Back to the Future, Take Care of Today](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/to-get-back-to-the-future-take-care-of-today/) - In the science-fiction classic, Back to the Future, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) journeys 30 years back in time—from 1985 to 1955. While in the past, he saves his father (then only a teenager) from being hit by an oncoming car. In doing so, Marty unintentionally breaks the chain of events that led his father
- [Poised for Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/poised-for-success/) - The 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry is equipped to deploy anywhere in the world within 36 hours to capture or destroy enemy fighters. The men and women of the 2-327th represent some of the fiercest warriors in the United States military. In spite of its reputation for power and ferocity, the 2-327th Infantry produced a hero
- [Perspective](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/perspective/) - Distraught over massive financial losses incurred during the past year, Adolf Merckle scrawled a suicide note to his family and wandered out the door into a dark, wintry night. He made his way for the railway where he stood by the tracks and waited in the cold. Spotting the headlight of an oncoming railcar, he
- [Leadership in Tough Times](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-in-tough-times/) - “All of the great leaders have had one characteristic in common: it was the willingness to confront unequivocally the major anxiety of their people in their time.”~ John Kenneth Galbraith Americans are anxious about their financial future. Their government, like a spendthrift shopper, has piled up debt and maxed out its available credit limit. As
- [Principle-Centered Planning: Part 1](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/principle-centered-planning-part-1/) - If you've ever gone whitewater rafting, then you know the importance of planning. Whenever the raft approaches rapids, the guide has to plan the best route to navigate safely through them. If the guide fails to plan, then the raft can easily smash into a rock or capsize. Four Types of Planning Passive planning happens
- [Principle-Centered Planning: Part 2](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/principle-centered-planning-part-2/) - This is a continuation of a previous article - click here to read Part One You may have heard the expression, "Rome wasn't built in a day." Well, Rome wasn't built on accident, either. The coliseum, the pantheon, Saint Peter's basilica... these architectural marvels weren't the offspring of happenstance. They were created only after architects
- [Problems](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/problems/) - In the comic strip, Peanuts, a hapless Charlie Brown occasionally would be stalked by ominous rainclouds. Although the rest of the sky would shine bright and blue, poor Chuck would be stuck under a dark cloud, getting doused by its showers. While his friends and neighbors enjoyed the beauty of the day, a drenched Charlie
- [Reading the Trends of Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/reading-the-trends-of-change/) - On February 16th, news outlets reported that Borders bookstores had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The bookseller chain planned to shutter 30% of its stores, or 200 locations, nationwide. Analysts are skeptical whether the slimmed-down Borders will even be able to survive. There’s a real possibility for the bookstore to go the way of
- [Full Fledged Freedom](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/full-fledged-freedom/) - On the Fourth of July Americans light up the sky with fireworks to celebrate their freedom. Yet, as the United States commemorates its 235th birthday, two-thirds of the country believes America is heading in the wrong direction. What accounts for the widespread pessimism in “The Land of the Free?” Certainly, economic woes have dampened the
- [Leadership in the Age of Innovation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-in-the-age-of-innovation/) - At one time, people with their “heads in the clouds” were derided for being hopelessly disconnected from the real world. However, with the emergence of cloud computing, living in the clouds may swiftly become the best-connected way of life. Tech experts herald cloud computing as a game-changing technological innovation with the potential to profoundly alter
- [Recapturing Momentum](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/recapturing-momentum/) - As any cyclist can attest, the difficulty of a race depends largely on the terrain. The strenuous challenge of peddling up a mountainside exhausts a rider, but the thrill of cruising downhill requires little to no energy at all. Wind also factors into a cyclist's journey. Driving into a howling headwind saps a cyclist's strength,
- [Creating The Space To Innovate](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/creating-the-space-to-innovate/) - On July 8th, NASA will launch a space shuttle for the final time when Atlantis lifts off for the International Space Station. The flight of Atlantis marks the last of 135 manned missions conducted over the past thirty years by NASA’s space shuttle program. The program has done much to advance scientific knowledge of the
- [Gratitude: The Origin of Service](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/gratitude-the-origin-of-service/) - As a struggling comedian, Danny Thomas was discouraged and felt as if his career was headed nowhere. While attending mass, Thomas turned his attention to Saint Jude, the patron saint of hopeless causes. He whispered a prayer for guidance, vowing to give back if ever he was blessed with the ability to earn a living
- [Can a Team Have Too Many Leaders?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/can-a-team-have-too-many-leaders/) - According to prevailing wisdom, the best businesses create a culture that attracts influencers and develops leaders throughout the organization. Yet, if having an abundance of leaders is such a great thing, what accounts for the enduring popularity of maxims warning against having too many leaders? “Too many chiefs and not enough Indians.” “Too many cooks
- [Restoring Trust is a Must as BP Deals with Oil spill](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/restoring-trust-is-a-must-as-bp-deals-with-oil-spill/) - Oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico from a deepwater well now dwarfs the amount spilled when the tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground in 1989. An estimated 2.52 million gallons of oil daily have spewed out of the gaping hole in the Earth's crust left by the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon rig. Attempts to
- [Reversing Negative Momentum](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/reversing-negative-momentum/) - Domino's Pizza recently launched a bold, unorthodox campaign to resurrect its image. In a series of ads and on its website, www.pizzaturnaround.com, Domino's airs actual customer complaints about the poor quality of its traditional pizza, and promises better taste from newly released recipes. It certainly must be painful for the pizza chain to admit that
- [Pride Comes Before The Fall](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/pride-comes-before-the-fall/) - An ancient Hebrew proverb warns, “Pride comes before the fall,” and sometimes the adage is swiftly fulfilled. As a case in point, consider the story of American snowboarder, Lindsey Jacobellis. Cruising toward victory in the gold medal race of the snowboard cross, Jacobellis immodestly attempted to showboat on the second to last jump. She lost
- [The Undercover Millionaire](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-undercover-millionaire/) - “These people cannot be millionaires! They don't look like millionaires, they don't dress like millionaires, they don't eat like millionaires, they don't act like millionaires--they don't even have millionaire names. Where are the millionaires who look like millionaires?”~ VP of a trust department, after dining with several first-generation millionaires The above quotation opens Thomas J.
- [Overcoming Barriers to Communication](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/overcoming-barriers-to-communication/) - On May 10th, Microsoft announced its whopping $8.5 billion-dollar purchase of Skype. Why would the software giant pay such a princely sum for a company that had suffered $689 million dollars worth of losses in the previous year? Put simply, because Skype has lived up to its stated purpose: “to break down barriers in communication.”
- [Review: Put Your Dream to the Test](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/review-put-your-dream-to-the-test/) - 10 Questions to Help You See It and Seize It Dreams are not strictly nocturnal. They invade our waking moments, too, sneaking into our mind's eye to paint tantalizing pictures of who we desire to be and what we desire to do. Are our dreams legitimately worth pursuing? Do we have what it takes to
- [Self Preservation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/self-preservation/) - The most recognizable symbols of Ancient Egypt - the mummy and the pyramid - were elaborate attempts at self-preservation. The Egyptian pharaohs believed their spirits would remain inside their bodies after death to embark on a journey into the afterlife. On account of this belief, the pharaohs spared no expense to ensure their bodies would
- [Burying Your Ego](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/burying-your-ego/) - BURYING YOUR EGO Best known to Americans as the Mexican general at the Alamo, Santa Anna consistently made catastrophic political and military blunders. During the course of his public career, Santa Anna lost 1/3 of Mexico’s territory in warfare, and sold another 30,000 acres to the United States to finance his attempts to suppress revolt.
- [Communication 101](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/communication-101/) - COMMUNICATION 101 “Instructions for making a speech: Be sincere; be brief; be seated.” ~ Franklin D. Roosevelt In Communication, Speaking Overtime Is a Crime, so…SAY IT SOONER Mark Twain once attended a church service during which the city missionary passionately appealed for donations to aid the community’s poor. “The appeal had so stirred me that
- [Want to Be a Success? Celebrate Failure](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/want-to-be-a-success-celebrate-failure/) - "Failure is not an option."Gene Kranz, Apollo 13 Unless you're skydiving, tightrope walking, or trying to land a space shuttle, failure IS an option. In fact, the most successful people usually are the ones who have failed the most. Unafraid to take risks, they stumble frequently, but in doing so they learn valuable lessons and
- [Communicating Credibly: More Than Lip Service](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/communicating-credibly-more-than-lip-service/) - In 1988, pop group Milli Vanilli shot to superstardom with the release of their album Girl You Know It’s True, which spawned three chart-topping singles. The following year, the group captured a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. However, Milli Vanilli fell from fame even faster than they had rocketed to celebrity status as a
- [Questions to Ask Before You Say “Yes”](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/questions-to-ask-before-you-say-yes/) - Accepting a position as pastor of a local church is like getting married. It’s a huge commitment. People on both sides are often a little unsure and maybe even nervous. It is a profound relational covenant. It’s about trust and respect and hope for the future. It’s a calling not a job. This may now
- [Understanding Excellence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/understanding-excellence/) - How does a financial services company in a bleak economy perform so amazingly well that it can give back $1.2 billion to its customers, members and associates? That's the question to ask of USAA, the insurance, banking, and investment provider serving military families. USAA's revenues leaped 36% in 2009 as the company jumped 75 spots
- [Seven Hallmarks of a Humble Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/seven-hallmarks-of-a-humble-leader/) - Benjamin Franklin once said, “there is perhaps not one of our natural passions so hard to subdue as pride. Beat it down, stifle it, mortify it as much as one pleases, it is still alive. Even if I could conceive that I had completely overcome it, I should probably be proud of my humility.” Another
- [Great Employee](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/great-employee/) - What side of the desk do you sit on? The majority of vocational church leaders will never experience both sides. In fact, it is likely that you are either a Senior Pastor or employed by one. My vantage point is somewhat unique. I’ve never planted a church or been a Senior Pastor. I’ve always been
- [Strategic Leaders Guide and Direct to get Results](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/strategic-leaders-guide-and-direct-to-get-results/) - When driving, have you ever approached a busy intersection with a non-working traffic signal? The scene is generally one of chaos and confusion. Hesitant drivers gingerly inch their vehicles forward until they're certain it's their turn to cross the intersection. Other, more daring drivers speed through the intersection, presuming that less aggressive drivers will yield
- [Stepping Out Against Fear](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/stepping-out-against-fear/) - Often in life, the biggest fear to overcome is taking the first step. Leaders make the first move, and in doing so, they inspire others to act. By initiating action, leaders serve as pioneers, paving the trail for others to walk after them.As a black man living in the Deep South in the 1960's James
- [Leading with Excellence Setting Personal Standards of Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-with-excellence-setting-personal-standards-of-success/) - "Success means doing the best we can with what we have. Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be." -Zig Ziglar Wise leaders set personal standards of excellence rather than allowing
- [Great Boss](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/great-boss/) - If you were to describe the best boss you’ve ever had, how would you describe them? Tough but fair? Caring and a good listener? Competent and trusting? There are so many possibilities, and one of the most difficult things about being a great boss is that everyone would like something just a little different. Some
- [Success Lessons from America's First Family of Football](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/success-lessons-from-americas-first-family-of-football/) - What are the odds of a child in America growing up to play quarterback on a Super Bowl winning team? I'm not sure, but I'm guessing the chances are less than one-in-a-million. Now, what are the odds of two brothers playing quarterback for the Super Bowl winning team in back-to-back years-maybe one-in-a-billion? Yet, that's exactly
- [Strategic Leaders Look Further Ahead](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/strategic-leaders-look-further-ahead/) - America seems to be waking up to its weight problem. Popular reality television shows Biggest Loser and Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution inspire viewers to shed pounds, or better yet, to avoid putting them on in the first place. Bestselling books, Eat This, Not That! and Cook This, Not That! teach readers how to order and
- [From Making Cabinets to Making Millions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/from-making-cabinets-to-making-millions/) - As a college junior, Harrison Ford decided to take a drama course in the hopes of meeting girls. Sure enough, a love affair ensued, only not of the variety Ford had envisioned. Rather than falling for a beautiful woman, he fell in love with acting. Like so many aspiring actors before and after him, Ford
- [Excellence: Taking Your Leadership to New Heights](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/excellence-taking-your-leadership-to-new-heights/) - As a child, did you ever wish that you could fly? The longing to escape gravity seems ingrained in our imaginations. Fictional characters from Superman to Mary Poppins to Aladdin have soared across the sky on adventures. Michael "Air" Jordan's fame rested, in part, on his seeming ability to glide above his opponents on the
- [Dropout with a Doctorate](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dropout-with-a-doctorate/) - A class clown who devoted more time to sports than studies, Bill Cosby flunked the 10th grade and dropped out of high school to join the Navy. While rehabbing injured Korean War servicemen as a physical therapist, Cosby took note of the ethic of personal growth in his fellow navy men. In addition to fulfilling
- [Surmounting the Limitations of Vision](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/surmounting-the-limitations-of-vision/) - For centuries, astronomers have looked skyward, curiously beholding the stars above them. Over time, scientists steadily improved their vision of outer space by engineering telescopes of ever-increasing sophistication. However, the biggest advance in the ability to peer into the heavens came with the launch of the Hubble Telescope in 1990. No longer bound to the
- [Excellence: More than Talent](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/excellence-more-than-talent/) - "Excellence" may bring to mind unmatched performance, unusual expertise, or consistent high-quality performance. In our minds, we often associate excellence with talent. To be the best, surely you have to be gifted, right? Experience has taught me that talent, while important, in no way explains excellence. In fact, the primary pathway to excellence has three
- [The Closer](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-closer/) - Mariano Rivera epitomizes a strong finisher. The New York Yankee ballplayer’s role says it all; he is the team's closer. As a relief pitcher, Rivera enters baseball games for one purpose: to finish them. He is the best in the business—perhaps the best closer ever—having secured over 600 victories for the Yankees. Not only does
- [Putting a Bow on 2010](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/putting-a-bow-on-2010/) - At this stage, the punctuation you put on 2010 will not depend as much on what you do but on your point of view. As you look back on the past year, you likely experienced highs and lows, encountering blessings and victories alongside hardship and heartache. As you wrap up 2010, be sure your attitude
- [Teamwork Principles from the Fight Against Poverty](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/teamwork-principles-from-the-fight-against-poverty/) - While attending a convention in Mexico City, Michaela Walsh was disturbed by the stark reality of economic disadvantage faced by women in many parts of the world. Globally, women worked just as much as men, but earned only 10% of worldwide income, and held less than 1% of the world's property. Walsh realized that most
- [Correcting Our Shadowy View of Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/correcting-our-shadowy-view-of-success/) - Have you ever watched a dog chase its shadow? It can be a comical sight. Mistaking the shadow for something concrete and catchable, the dog yaps at it and tries to chase it down. Time after time, the dog dramatically pounces on the shadow, expecting to pin it to the ground. Yet, no matter how
- [The Four Letter Word that Makes You and Your Work Irresistible](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-four-letter-word-that-makes-you-and-your-work-irresistable/) - LOVE is a four-letter word in the business world. It makes us uncomfortable. It seems inappropriate or even taboo. It can also make you and your work irresistible. Let me explain: Some years ago I wrote a book about an extraordinary individual who loves his work. My editor at the time deleted the word love
- [Part 2: Equipping with a Cure](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/part-2-equipping-with-a-cure/) - Lady Mary Wortley Montagu equipped an empire with a defense against the scourge of smallpox. Her story yields powerful insights for leaders desiring to learn how to equip their organizations for success. #1 Be a Student of Success Likely, several English visitors to Turkey had noted the peculiar absence of smallpox in the country. However,
- [The Dilution Dilemma: Making Your Messages Matter](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-dillusion-dillemma-making-your-messages-matter/) - As a leader, do you ever feel your important messages fall on deaf ears? Are your carefully constructed and communicated strategies always getting implemented? Are you often frustrated by the difference between the results you ask of others and what you actually get? Leaders agonize when developing vision, mission and strategy. They carefully choose words
- [5 Ways to Equip During a Downturn](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-ways-to-equip-during-a-downturn/) - In his bestselling book, Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell draws attention to the “summer vacation achievement gap” a phenomenon explaining why the academic performance of low-income children tends to lag behind their peers. Studies have shown that students of all income levels make comparable progress during the school year. However, during the summer months, the academic development
- [Part 1: Equipping with a Cure](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/part-1-equipping-with-a-cure/) - It began as headache, and quickly overtook her with fever. She was confined to bed—too weak to speak and barely able to lift a finger. Then red bumps popped up on her mouth and tongue: telltale signs of the deadly disease sweeping the continent. She despaired for her life as the bumps swelled into sores
- [The Cost Question](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-cost-question/) - Want to Live the Dream? Pay the Price. Have you ever been strolling through a shopping mall or car lot when - POW! - THE perfect product captures your attention? Perhaps it's the sporty convertible with a V-8 engine and unbelievable acceleration. Maybe it's the adorable dress that's exactly your style, has a flattering fit,
- [Leaders Develop Daily, Not in a Day](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leaders-develop-daily-not-in-a-day/) - A group of American tourists walked through a quaint English village in wonderment. They were enamored by the town’s winding cobblestone streets, the beauty of its courtyards and plazas, and the sense of history emanating from its ancient churches. While strolling through the local park, the tourists struck up conversation with an elderly gentleman and
- [5 Ingredients of Personal Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-ingredients-of-personal-growth/) - As any farmer knows, the growth of a crop only happens when the right ingredients are present. To harvest plentiful fields, the farmer has to begin by planting the right seed in rich topsoil where sunlight and water can help the seed to sprout, mature, and bear fruit. If any of the ingredients (seeds, topsoil,
- [Who Needs Encouragement](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/who-needs-encouragement/) - The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. houses the personal belongings Abraham Lincoln was carrying the night he was assassinated. Among them is a well-worn newspaper clipping lauding Lincoln’s achievements as president and describing him as, “One of the greatest statesmen of all time.” Now, President Lincoln was by no means an egomaniac. In fact, he
- [3 Stages of Equipping](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-stages-of-equipping/) - Good leaders deliberately seek out and find potential leaders. Great leaders not only find them, but also equip them to be great leaders. Three Stages of Equipping Stage One: Position Gives You a Platform Adding value is the essence of equipping others, and you can add value in any direction: to your superiors, peers, or
- [The Four Practices of a Visionary Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-four-practices-of-a-visionary-leader/) - In February 1895, brothers Louis and Auguste Lumiere patented the cinematograph, an all-in-one film camera, projector, and printer. With the use of their invention, the two Frenchmen created the concept of a motion picture. Their public screening in March 1895 was history's first. Later on that year the Lumieres reached another milestone, as a showing
- [Who Finishes Strong](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/who-finishes-strong/) - Who Finishes Strong? Leaders with Visions to Fulfill In 2005, 97-year old Joseph Rotblat penned an op-ed to the New York Times pleading with readers to oppose the use of nuclear weapons. His words carried weight since, as a young man, Rotblat had helped the U.S. Government to build the first atomic bomb. In the
- [The High Road Principle](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-high-road-principle/) - "It's nothing personal; it's just business," is a commonly heard phrase in the workplace. However, I tend to disagree with anyone who tries to impersonalize business. At its heart, commerce is a human enterprise, founded upon relationships between people. Most of us spend a majority of our waking hours in our business or at work,
- [The 5 W's of an Encouraging Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-5-ws-of-an-encouraging-leader/) - For 13 seasons, Tony Dungy spent Sunday mornings giving pregame pep talks to star football players in the NFL. Two years into retirement, he still gives motivational speeches regularly, but his audience has morphed dramatically. Instead of addressing locker rooms full of millionaire athletes, Dungy now speaks at cafeterias packed with felons at correctional facilities
- [The Law of Empowerment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-law-of-empowerment/) - Biographers universally agree that personal insecurity factored heavily in the downfall of former American President Richard Nixon. Rather than empowering others, President Nixon clutched at power so tightly that he lost all sense of morality and ethics. Obsessively fearing his critics, Nixon authorized a domestic espionage group to spy on his political opponents. When members
- [Resolving to Finish Strong](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/resolving-to-finish-strong/) - I once heard that 91 million Americans make New Year’s Resolutions, but that 70 million Americans break those commitments within a week! Going to a health club seems to confirm the stats. During the first week of January, gyms are packed. All of the treadmills are in use, people are lining up for a turn
- [The Influence Question: Will You Grow or Plateau?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-influence-question-will-you-grow-or-plateau/) - Seldom does someone consciously choose to stop growing. Yet we all know people whose influence has leveled off or gone into decline. Why do hard-working, well-intentioned leaders plateau? How can people ascend the levels of influence throughout their careers, but then suddenly stop climbing? About five years ago I facilitated an all-day roundtable with 15
- [Encouraging Educators](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/encouraging-educators/) - Summer vacation has slipped away and yellow buses are back on the streets, carrying children to schools. Some of the kids will endure classes disinterestedly, longing to hear the bell ring at day’s end. Others will get wrapped up in the excitement of studying new subjects, learning with joyful fascination. Perhaps more than anything else,
- [The Pain of Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-pain-of-change/) - THE PAIN OF CHANGE The scariest moment of my life came on December 18th, 1998. I was celebrating at a company Christmas party with my employees and their spouses when I began to feel ill. At the end of the evening, an employee gave me a hug goodbye and noticed a cold sweat on the
- [Acting Against Discouragement](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/acting-against-discouragement/) - It’s hard to imagine a time when Samuel L. Jackson wasn’t an A -List celebrity, but twenty years ago he was a frustrated, little-known actor who couldn’t seem to breakthrough. Despite his prodigious talents, as of his 41st birthday Jackson could claim nothing more notable than a few minor cameos. Intensely discouraged, he turned to
- [Three Ways Sytems Maximize Our Lives](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/three-ways-sytems-maximize-our-lives/) - From a high level, we have already looked at how systems benefit our leadership. I'd like to go a little deeper by sharing specific systems that have aided me on my leadership journey. I trust the following tips will help guide your thinking as you build systems into your regular routine. 1) Systems Decrease Life's
- [The Value of a Good System](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-value-of-a-good-system/) - Almost nightly, the fate of the American health care system headlines the evening news. With costly inefficiencies plaguing the system, employers and workers alike have felt the pain of skyrocketing premiums. Politicians on opposite ends of the political spectrum disagree on the best policies for the future, but there seems to be consensus that the
- [Vision: What's Love got to do with it?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/vision-whats-love-got-to-do-with-it/) - Where does vision come from? How does a leader develop a clear vision for the future?At the earliest stages, the word "vision" may be somewhat misleading, portraying vision as a picture that we can see. The birthplace of vision isn't the mind's eye, but the heart. In the beginning, visionaries are guided by passion not
- [U2: Together at the Top](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/u2-together-at-the-top/) - As they circle the globe on their 360° Tour, U2 have grounds to boast. The Irish rock band has sold nearly 150 millions albums, has won 22 Grammy awards, and has been inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yet, for all of their accolades perhaps the most impressive achievement is that U2
- [Vision: From Start to Finish](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/vision-from-start-to-finish/) - How did James Cameron direct a movie as incredible as Titanic or Avatar? How is Alicia Keys able to write world-class music in an era when few elite performers pen their own lyrics? How does Pixar keep churning out animated blockbusters? The answers all involve vision. The best leaders are able to see a vision
- [Vision, Connection, and Direction: The Pathway to Effective Communication](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/vision-connection-and-direction-the-pathway-to-effective-communication/) - By communicating a message of hope and significance to his oppressed countrymen in Poland, Pope John Paul II played a lead role in toppling communism in Europe. He affirmed the dignity and humanity of Poles, rallying them to resist communism, while at the same time teaching them to show restraint when confronting the communist authorities.
- [When Plans Don't Go According to the Script, Keep Planning](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/when-plans-dont-go-according-to-the-script-keep-planning/) - "In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower As Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower planned, coordinated, and carried out the largest amphibious assault ever undertaken - the Invasion of Normandy. Historians regard him
- [Burning Bridges](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/burning-bridges/) - The Golden Gate Bridge, one of America’s most iconic engineering feats, turned 75 years old in June. The bridge originally took more than four years to build, and at the time of its construction, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. More than two billion vehicles have driven across the Golden Gate Bridge
- [Value People - Your Most Appreciable Asset](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/value-people-your-most-appreciable-asset/) - If you want to be successful, you have to truly value people not just what they can give you. Value them consistently and you will fulfill an intrinsic need in their life and yours. Listen in on this brief segment as John Maxwell answers the “value question.”
- [The Laws of Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-laws-of-growth/) - At what age did you stop growing taller? The average age when the human body reaches its full height varies, but it’s generally between the ages of 15 and 21. I often wonder at what age most leaders quit growing. Unfortunately, judging from my observations, most people stop by the end of their 20s. Rarely
- [QUALITIES OF A GOOD GUIDE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/qualities-of-a-good-guide/) - In 1804, Lewis and Clark faced the daunting task of finding their way across the vast wilderness of the American continent to reach its Pacific Coast. Their 33-member expedition included some of the most experienced navigators, scouts, woodsmen, and hunters in the United States. Yet despite their collective talents, the explorers would have died of
- [PERSISTING THROUGH ADVERSITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/persisting-through-adversity/) - When JK Rowling began to write her first novel, she was a single-mother pent up in a tiny flat in Edinburgh, Scotland. Struggling to make ends meet, she scraped by on a meager public welfare check provided by the state. In the solitude of her desperate situation, Rowling even contemplated suicide. Rowling’s saving grace and
- [PERSEVERANCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/perseverance/) - Perseverance is not an issue of talent. It is not an issue of time. It is about finishing. Talent provides hope for accomplishment, but perseverance guarantees it. Running Past Failure As a small child, Vonetta (Jeffrey) Flowers dreamed about being in the Olympics. She ran everywhere she went, and gained a reputation among her school
- [PASSING ON A POSITIVE LEGACY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/passing-on-a-positive-legacy/) - “There is a choice you make in everything you do. So keep in mind that in the end, the choice you make, makes you.” ~ John Wooden A legacy isn’t something over which we have no control, like the shadow that follows us down the sidewalk. Rather, we can choose the way in which our
- [NELSON MANDELA: LESSONS ON A LEADER’S LEGACY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/nelson-mandela-lessons-on-a-leaders-legacy/) - Nelson Mandela won South Africa’s presidential election in 1994 after more than four decades of opposing racial segregation in his homeland. Mandela had spent 27 of those years in jail on account of his activism. After becoming President, Mandela had a prime opportunity to exact revenge on the political party that had formerly imprisoned him.
- [LEADING IN A COMPLEX WORLD](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-in-a-complex-world/) - With an average of 2,500 arrivals or departures daily, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport boasts the busiest terminal complex in the world. A quarter-million passengers pass through it each day. As one would imagine, the logistics of coordinating such a high volume of traffic are incredibly complicated. A sophisticated air traffic control system is responsible for
- [JUDGING HOW TO SPEND TIME AS A LEADER](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/judging-how-to-spend-time-as-a-leader/) - At the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, swimmer Michael Phelps broke the world record for the most gold medals won by an individual during a single Olympiad. In the 100m butterfly, the race in which he tied the world record by collecting his seventh gold, Phelps won in a photo finish. In fact, to the naked
- [LEADERSHIP JUDGMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-judgment/) - The outcome of a sporting event sometimes is heavily influenced by the judgment of an official or umpire. For instance, with game two of the playoff series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat tied 103-103, Celtics guard Rajon Rondo drove toward the hoop for a layup. Dwyane Wade of the Heat appeared to whack
- [INVENTIVE THINKING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/inventive-thinking/) - Disheartened after another day of failing to connect with his students, the young teacher trudged upstairs to his office and slumped down at his desk chair in defeat. He was angry, and he had every right to be mad. After all, his boss at the YMCA had assigned him a seemingly impossible task. He had
- [INSECURITY: THE LEADERSHIP FLAW OF AMERICA’S WORST PRESIDENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/insecurity-the-leadership-flaw-of-americas-worst-president/) - Every few years, historians rank America’s past Presidents from best to worst. While scholars disagree on the place of certain Presidents, they’re united in their opinion that Warren G. Harding was one of the lousiest leaders ever to have occupied the White House. Despite holding office for less than three years, Harding left a legacy
- [HOW LEADERS DEVELOP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-leaders-develop/) - Leadership is not an exclusive club reserved for those who were “born with it.” The traits comprising the raw materials of leadership can be acquired. Link them up with desire and nothing can keep you from becoming a leader. Some people have a more intuitive grasp of how to lead than others. These “natural-born leaders”
- [FASHIONING AN EMPOWERING WORKPLACE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/fashioning-an-empowering-workplace/) - “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.”~ Thomas Jefferson As consumer tastes change, so must companies, or else they quickly become extinct. As a clothier with 150+ years of history, Burberry has had to reinvent itself to stay relevant in the digital age. Best known for
- [EMPOWERMENT: PUTTING THE ODDS IN YOUR FAVOR](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/empowerment-putting-the-odds-in-your-favor/) - In America’s 50 largest cities, the high school graduation rate is 53%. Nearly ½ of students do not earn a diploma within four years of starting the 9th grade. Not finishing high school adversely affects a person’s life in numerous ways. For example, dropouts are far more likely to be unemployed or imprisoned compared to
- [EFFECTIVE WAYS OF GROWING PEOPLE IN ORGANIZATIONS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/effective-ways-of-growing-people-in-organizations/) - “One of the most significant contributions to business failure is the inability to get things done through people.”~ David Krajenowski Leaders accomplish their visions through personal growth and personnel growth. Focusing on individual development is fine, but doing something truly significant also involves empowering others to grow to their potential. One is too small of
- [DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/do-you-have-what-it-takes/) - In the documentary film chronicling her journey to superstardom, performer Katy Perry advises her fans: “Believe in yourself and you can be anything.” However, if eleven seasons of American Idol have taught us anything, it’s that self-belief is not sufficient for success. At the beginning of each season of Idol, vocalists audition in front of
- [COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE THROUGH PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/competitive-advantage-through-people-development/) - Are those with fortunes simply fortunate? Do our life circumstances depend more on fate or choice? Are leaders born or made? Harvard economist Michael Porter looked at these questions from the standpoint of national economic performance. Why do German engineers, Swiss chocolatiers, and Japanese electronics manufacturers enjoy a competitive advantage over the rest of the
- [DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN PLAYERS AND PRETENDERS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/distinguishing-between-players-and-pretenders/) - The year was 1972 and fans packed Munich’s Olympic Stadium to witness the completion of the men’s marathon. By the time the race’s competitors reached the stadium, they would already have run 26 miles! Spectators waited in anticipation to see which contestant would arrive first and to cheer him to the finish line. A roar
- [CASTING A CLEAR VISION IN UNCERTAIN TIMES](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/casting-a-clear-vision-in-uncertain-times/) - Americans dream of a political leader with the wherewithal to erase the government’s budget deficits, slash its debt, and restore its international reputation. As enormous, or even impossible, as the task sounds, Anne Mulcahy performed a similar feat during her ten-year tenure at Xerox. As CEO, she took a near-bankrupt brand, whose name had at
- [TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/transformational-leadership/) - How did you spend summertime as a child? Perhaps you have memories of vacationing with your family, playing baseball or softball, attending summer camps, or swimming at the pool or lake. Eight-year old Khadim spends his days at a brick kiln, working to pay off a small debt inherited from his deceased parents. However, he
- [THINKING YOUR WAY TO THE TOP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/thinking-your-way-to-the-top/) - No one wants to feel invisible as they pass through life, yet we often get the impression that others see us as little more than a statistic. Our resume ends up in a pile, our performance reviews goes into a file, and like everyone else we get a raise every once in a while. We’re
- [SIX SIMPLE RULES FOR LIFE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/six-simple-rules-for-life/) - A five-year old slugger smacks the baseball out into the field and sprints toward third base. A tiny midfielder, playing her first soccer match, reaches down and scoops into her arms the ball rolling through the green grass toward her. A small child on the basketball court receives a pass from a teammate and excitedly
- [THE PATHWAY TO FREEDOM: RESILIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-pathway-to-freedom-resilience-and-responsibility/) - Today is Fourth of July and I am proud to be an American, grateful for the liberties of my country, and thankful for the beauty of the land in which I live. In wondering about the future of this great nation, I am comforted by its historical resilience. I also am inspired by the courageous
- [ROLE MODELS ON THE RUN](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/role-models-on-the-run/) - Disappointed. Confused. Hurt. That’s how we feel when a role model turns out to be unreliable. When someone we admire fails us, the painful emotions trigger questions. Should we stop looking up to the leaders around us? After all, they routinely seem to let us down. Also, should we run away from being role models
- [A LEADER’S GREATEST CHALLENGE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-leaders-greatest-challenge/) - The following clues describe an American golfer known for winning trophies yet susceptible to losing his temper. Can you name him? He was child prodigy, recognized as a top amateur by age 14. He played in his first U.S. Open at age 18. He won his first major tournament at age 21. During an event,
- [Why Leaders Should Always 'Take The High Road'](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/why-you-should-always-take-the-high-road/) - It may sound cliché, but the easiest way to respond to offenses in the workplace is to take the high road. Your coworkers will thank you.
- [Conflict Resolution: Why Silence is Deadly](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/why-silence-is-deadly-conflict-resolution-strategies/) - Conflicts in the workplace are hard on everyone involved. But most conflict resolution strategies don't address the real threat: Silence.
- [Leading With A Vision](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-with-a-vision/) - A leader without a vision will never truly understand how to lead. Teamwork is at its best when each individual is working towards the same goal.
- [​What Does Your Daily Planner Say About You?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-does-your-daily-planner-say-about-you/) - How would you describe your life? Are you achieving what you desire? Are you accomplishing the things that are important to you? Do you consider yourself a success? How do your prospects look for the future? If you were observed for a day, what could be revealed?
- [Tips for Engaging Millennials in the Workplace](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/tips-for-engaging-millennials-in-the-workplace/) - There's no secret message when it comes to millennials in the workplace, but following these tips can lead to a more engaged and productive team.
- [6 Tips for Better Team Communication](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/6-tips-for-better-team-communication/) - Are your team members disconnected? Every successful project starts with solid team communication. Here are the 6 tips every leader should know.
- [The 5 Levels of Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-5-levels-of-leadership/) - You don't become a leader overnight. The 5 Levels of Leadership can help you realize your potential and grow in all aspects of life.
- [Ten Guidelines for Confrontation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/ten-guidelines-for-confrontation/) - I bet you’ve heard this before: In any organization, people are the most valuable asset. And as a leader, you probably understand that it’s true.
- [7 Ways to Lead Millennials in the Workplace](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-millennials-in-the-workplace/) - Every leader wants to know the key to managing millennials in the workplace, and it starts with an understanding of how to lead by example.
- [3 Tips For Laying Off Employees](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-tips-for-laying-off-employees/) - Laying off employees for any reason should never be taken lightly. Here are some guidelines to follow before, during, and after the transition.
- [How to Stay Focused On What Matters Most](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-stay-focused/) - Having trouble concentrating? Don't know how to stay focused? It's time to take a look at what may be distracting you from your goals.
- [How Leaders Can Motivate Employees](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-motivate-employees/) - Being a good leader means knowing how to motivate employees and minimize conflicts. Here are some tips to help your team connect.
- [How To Fix Your Company Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-fix-your-company-culture/) - It's easy to be overwhelmed by plummeting morale or other workplace mishaps, but fixing your company culture may be easier than you thought.
- [How Do You Find A Mentor?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-do-you-find-a-mentor/) - It can be challenging to find a mentor that will encourage you to succeed, and it's important to know where to look for the right person.
- [Managing Virtual Teams: How To Be An Effective Team Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/managing-virtual-teams-how-to-be-an-effective-team-leader/) - Managing virtual teams gives you much more freedom, but with the potential for greater productivity comes the potential for greater disconnect.
- [How to Create a Positive Work Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-create-a-positive-work-culture/) - It's been proven that positivity in the workplace leads to higher productivity and engagement, but how exactly do you create a positive work culture?
- [How To Communicate Your Ideas in the Workplace](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-communicate-your-ideas-make-a-connection/) - How can someone just entering the workforce create change? Maybe you’re familiar with this question. Do you see a need for change in your organization? Are you frustrated because you can’t get anyone else to see it – much less do something about it? What can you do to be heard?
- [The Right Thing 101: Ethics in the Workplace](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-right-thing-101-ethics-in-the-workplace/) - As company culture shifts and office environments evolve, it's important to remember how ethics in the workplace can be vital to longterm success.
- [Effective Communication in Virtual Teams](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/effective-communication-in-virtual-teams/) - If you want effective communication in virtual teams, keep it simple. Here's 5 tips to help you strengthen your connection with your team.
- [Dealing With Difficult People: Slumped Susan](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dealing-with-difficult-people-slumped-susan/) - Dealing with difficult people in the workplace is no easy feat. Take a look at how any leader can find common ground and work with a 'Slumped Susan'.
- [Dealing With Difficult People: Grandstand Gary](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dealing-with-difficult-people-grandstand-gary/) - Dealing with difficult people in the workplace is no easy feat. Take a look at how any leader can find common ground and work with a 'Grandstand Gary'.
- [Dealing With Difficult People: Fearful Fred](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dealing-with-difficult-people-fearful-fred/) - Dealing with difficult people in the workplace is no easy feat. Take a look at how any leader can find common ground and work with a 'Fearful Fred'.
- [Dealing With Difficult People: Excited Eddie](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dealing-with-difficult-people-excited-eddie/) - Dealing with difficult people in the workplace is no easy feat. Take a look at how any leader can find common ground and work with an 'Excited Eddie'.
- [Dealing With Difficult People: Disorganized Debbie](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dealing-with-difficult-people-disorganized-debbie/) - Dealing with difficult people in the workplace is no easy feat. Take a look at how any leader can find common ground and work with a 'Disorganized Debbie'.
- [Dealing With Difficult People: Critical Carl](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dealing-with-difficult-people-critical-carl/) - Dealing with difficult people in the workplace is no easy feat. Take a look at how any leader can find common ground and work with a 'Critical Carl'.
- [8 Ways To Keeping Employees Engaged](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/8-ways-to-increase-employee-engagement/) - Nothing kills productivity more than disengaged or unenthused employees. If you're trying to increase employee engagement in the office, try these 8 tips.
- [How HR Leaders Can Balance Company Culture & Vision](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-hr-leaders-can-balance-company-culture-vision/) - If you as a human resources leader are not feeling heard, that communication break-down can lead to a disconnect between the corporate vision and the actual supporting culture. Vision and culture must work together for a company to maximize its potential.
- [4 Things to Look for When Hiring Millennials](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-things-to-look-for-hiring-millennials/) - Thinking about adding a millennial to your team this year? Know the signs of a good leader. Here's what you should look for when hiring millennials.
- [4 Keys To Managing Virtual Teams](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-keys-to-managing-virtual-teams/) - Technology has allowed us to extend our reach far beyond the office. Here's what you need to know when managing virtual teams.
- [The 3 R's of Time Management](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-3-rs-of-time-management/) - Every professional should know how to delegate their time wisely. Try these time management techniques next time you're feeling overwhelmed.
- [How To Retain Employees: 10 Tips For Retention](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-retain-employees-10-tips-for-retention/) - Every leader should know how to retain employees. These are the top 10 ways to not only keep your best people, but help them grow as well.
- [Do You Need to Have Your Vision Checked?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/do-you-need-to-have-your-vision-checked/) - The Vision Challenge is felt by leaders when they find championing a vision more difficult when they didn't create it.
- [Introducing Maxwell Leadership®: One Brand, One Goal](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/introducing-the-new-maxwell-leadership/) - In the words of John C. Maxwell, “Creating positive change is the best way to test whether a person can lead well … and everyone deserves to be led well.” Change is always an opportunity. A time to rise to a defining moment and lead well, embracing healthy evolution and balancing it with consistency to
- [A Leader’s Strength–Balancing Confidence with Humility](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-leaders-strength-balancing-confidence-with-humility/) - Does your leader seek your voice when making decisions and setting direction?
- [When Your Leader Can't or Won't Hear Your Voice](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/when-your-leader-cant-or-wont-hear-your-voice/) - Does your leader seek your voice when making decisions and setting direction?
- [How to Improve Team Performance—From Proving to Improving](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-improve-team-performance-from-proving-to-improving/) - When people are focused on proving themselves, they are not focused on improving themselves.
- [How Leaders Develop an Empathetic Communication Style](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-leaders-develop-an-empathetic-communication-style/) - A leader with an empathetic communication style is uniquely equipped to interact with each person in a way that shows care and understanding.
- [How to Increase Influence, Engagement, and Results](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-increase-influence-engagement-and-results/) - When we have meaningful connections with others, we will increase their level of engagement with us and with their work.
- [5 Tips for Becoming a More Disciplined Person](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-tips-for-becoming-a-more-disciplined-person/) - If you struggle with the discipline required to do the things you need to accomplish the goals you have set for yourself, you are not alone. It takes discipline to be disciplined.
- [8 Reasons Why the Feedback You Are Giving is NOT Helping?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/8-reasons-why-the-feedback-you-are-giving-is-not-helping/) - “Why should I keep wasting my time providing feedback to the people on my team when they don’t listen? It’s definitely not helping!”
- [If You Don’t Like Feedback, You’ll Like a Disengaged Team Even Less](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/if-you-dont-like-feedback-youll-like-a-disengaged-team-even-less-2/) - Are you a leader who gives regular feedback to the people on your team? I often ask the people I coach what, if anything, would help them in their job role.
- [What Will You Have to Show One Year From Today?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-will-you-have-to-show-one-year-from-today/) - As I write this, we are heading into the holiday season, and then, before you know it, the new year is here. If I have heard one person say it, I have listened to a dozen say, “I can’t believe another year has passed so quickly.” Time is passing; the question you should be asking is, what do you have to show for it?
- [Which Leader Are You? 5 Lessons from the Tale of Two Ships](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/which-leader-are-you-5-lessons-from-the-tale-of-two-ships/) - The year was 1628, and the Swedish Warship Vasa was to make her maiden voyage to join the other Swedish warships in the Thirty Years' War. An incredible 64-gun warship, the Vasa was larger than just about anything else found on the waters of Scandinavia in the seventeenth century.
- [A 5-Step Approach Setting a Higher Standard For Your Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-5-step-approach-setting-a-higher-standard-for-your-team/) - As a leader, you set the standard of performance for your team. People are watching you all the time, and it is not easy to expect more from the people on your team or in your family than you expect from yourself.
- [Storytelling to Increase Engagement, Buy-in, and Results](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/storytelling-to-increase-engagement-buy-in-and-results/) - As a leader, you will have no shortage of opportunities to tell people what you would like them to do. However, simply telling does not always generate the same level of engagement as inspiring them to do what they think should be done.
- [The Life-Changing Effects of a Killer Morning Routine](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-life-changing-effects-of-a-killer-morning-routine/) - You already have a morning routine. The question to ask yourself is whether it is helping you or hurting you.
- [I Found The Extra Time You Were Looking For](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/i-found-the-extra-time-you-were-looking-for/) - My doctor’s office has this sneaky little mind trick they like to play on visiting patients.
- [The Art of Appreciation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-art-of-appreciation/) - Most leaders care very much about the people they lead; they struggle to find the best way to show it and the time to show it.
- [A Leaders Secret Weapon – Finding the Small, Yet Meaningful Moments](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-leaders-secret-weapon-finding-the-small-yet-meaningful-moments/) - I was reminded recently about an often-overlooked tool that leaders can use to improve connection with people in their circle of influence.
- [When the Noise of the Urgent Overshadows the Important](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/when-the-noise-of-the-urgent-overshadows-the-important/) - Are you working on your highest priority activities right now, or are you being pulled away by noisy urgencies that always seem to be there?
- [Do You Like Seeing It Work Without You, or Because of You?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/do-you-like-seeing-it-work-without-you-or-because-of-you/) - A leader recently confided in me that he returned from a much-needed vacation to find that his business had struggled during his absence.
- [Don't Look Now, But Your EQ is Showing!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dont-look-now-but-your-eq-is-showing/) - On a recent coaching call, my client admitted that he "lost it" with one of his team members while reviewing a project plan.
- [Does Success Make You Appear Better Than You Are?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/does-success-make-you-appear-better-than-you-are/) - These are good times. Sales are up, and business is good and improving. While this is good news, it is also a time for leaders to be vigilant.
- [Don’t Let Anger Define Your Leadership Style](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/dont-let-anger-define-your-leadership-style/) - The ease and transparency of communication these days have empowered people to say and do whatever they want, whenever they want, to whomever they want. This communication style can be difficult to deal with if you are the leader of a group or organization.
- [Leader Skill: Are You Teaching, Telling, or Coaching?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leader-skill-are-you-teaching-telling-or-coaching/) - When you lead people, you take on many roles and responsibilities. None is more important than the role of helping the people on your team grow and develop, taking their performance to the next level.
- [The 4 Skills for Becoming an Authentic Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-4-skills-for-becoming-an-authentic-leader/) - An authentic leader is the same person no matter the circumstance. Who you are compared to what you present to others is always the same.
- [Is There a Formula For Building Trust with Your Team?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/formula-for-building-trust-with-your-team/) - Building trust cannot be contained in a formula. Trust is a dozen small things done well, consistently, over time.
- [Safety, Culture, and the 5 Levels of Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/safety-culture-5-levels-of-leadership/) - If you want to have a safe & productive workplace, effectiveness will depend on the mindset and culture you, the leader, create for your team.
- [Overcoming the #1 Communication Challenge – Closing the I/P Gap](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/overcoming-the-number-1-communication-challenge/) - One of the greatest challenges most of us face in our daily communication with others is called the Intention/Perception Gap (The I/P Gap).
- [9 Lessons to Ensure You Succeed](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/9-lessons-to-ensure-you-succeed/) - Determine where you want to go and then the steps necessary to get there. These steps are the seeds that will require your daily attention.
- [5 Tips for Leading When Times are Good](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/tips-for-leading-when-times-are-good/) - Leading when times are good and maintaining your daily disciplines, even when things are going well, is key to sustained, long-term success.
- [Which is More Important - Your Skill Set or Your Mindset?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/which-is-more-important-your-skill-set-or-your-mindset/) - Which will help you succeed, your skills and abilities, or your mindset and the way you think? It's important to be intentional with both.
- [The Power of Recognizing The Coaching Moment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-power-of-recognizing-the-coaching-moment/) - If you want to learn to recognize and seize the coaching moment with your team, consider these five traits
- [The 8 Values of Highly Inclusive Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-8-values-of-highly-inclusive-leaders/) - By embracing these eight values of inclusive leaders, you will leverage your diverse team through your inclusive behaviors.
- [Engineering a Personal Transformation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/engineering-a-personal-transformation/) - Personal transformations have a much better chance of success when you take intentional action. Here are five tips!
- [5 Characteristics of Approachable Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-characteristics-of-approachable-leaders/) - Approachable leaders engage their followers and establish a high level of trust and a safe environment where difficult conversation can occur.
- [Questions I Ask Myself to Determine How My Team Perceives my Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/questions-i-ask-myself-to-determine-how-my-team-perceives-my-leadership/) - Do you know how your team perceives leadership? Here are 15 questions that you can ask yourself today to increase your influence.
- [5 Ways to Expand Your Circle of Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-ways-to-expand-your-circle/) - A powerful skill you should be working on is expanding your circle of influence by intentionally networking and connecting with others.
- [Leading Without a Title: Promote Me, or Else!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-without-a-title-promote-me/) - You can influence people from wherever you are. Read our latest blog post for some tips on leading without a title.
- [How to Influence Your Peers: I'm Winning, but Not Making Any Progress](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-influence-your-peers-winning-but-not-making-progress/) - If you have little or no influence with your peers, you will have a difficult time delivering significant wins for your team and organization.
- [How Can Leaders Turn Watchers into Rowers?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-can-leaders-turn-watchers-into-rowers/) - Developing every individual on your team can provide an enormous boost to their engagement level. Turn your team's watchers into rowers.
- [How Do You Lead Up Without Sucking Up?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-do-you-lead-without-sucking-up/) - Influencing those above you requires intentional effort. To lead-up without sucking up, you need to become a student of your boss.
- [Leading Without a Title, But I Really Want a Title!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-without-a-title/) - Now is the time to begin developing the mindset, skills, disciplines, and habits of the leader you one day hope to become.
- [Are You Influencing Your Followers or Just Being Bossy?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/are-you-influencing-your-followers-or-just-being-bossy/) - When we think of leading or influencing down, you can take some simple yet intentional steps to increase your influence.
- [Why do my Peers Never Listen to Me or Follow my Lead?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/why-do-my-peers-never-listen-to-me/) - Having influence with your peers can be a game-changer when it comes to collaboration, getting things done, and delivering remarkable results.
- [Leading from the Middle: I’m Not the Boss! You Do the Leading!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leading-from-the-middle/) - If you find yourself in the middle of the organization, and without a title, you can still develop influence.
- [Influencing Up: How to Get Your Boss to Pay Attention to What You Say](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/influencing-up-how-to-get-your-boss-to-pay-attention-to-what-you-say/) - How do you develop greater influence with your boss or others in leadership positions in your organization? It starts with leading yourself.
- [From Good to Great Through the Valley of Feedback](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/from-good-to-great-through-the-valley-of-feedback/) - When giving employee feedback, here are three important truths for leaders to consider.
- [5 Strategies for Upping Your Conflict Game](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-strategies-for-upping-your-conflict-game/) - Here are five strategies that can help you improve your ability to not only address conflict but emerge from it with a more engaged workforce.
- [If You Don’t Step Up to Conflict, Conflict Will Step Up to You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/if-you-dont-step-up-to-conflict/) - When you step up to conflict, you not only move toward positive resolution, you maintain trust and buy-in from the individuals on your team.
- [How to Use Conflict to Drive Engagement & Results](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-use-conflict-to-drive-engagement-and-results/) - To be a leader who can turn conflict situations into positive outcomes, consider these three strategies.
- [Leader, Are You as Inclusive as You Think You Are?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leader-are-you-as-inclusive-as-you-think-you-are/) - When it comes to becoming an inclusive leader, you must recognize that every follower and colleague is asking three questions about you:
- [Flattening the Hierarchy Curve](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/flattening-the-hierarchy-curve/) - It takes intentional effort by the leader to minimize and flatten the hierarchy curve to drive increased engagement and better results.
- [Values that Drive a Diverse and Inclusive Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/values-that-drive-a-diverse-and-inclusive-culture/) - Your values are important in your ability to lead. We share 4 key values that lead to a more diverse and inclusive culture.
- [5 Ways to Influence, Engage and Win with People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-ways-to-influence-engage-and-win-with-people/) - If you can connect with others and show that you value them, you will be amazed at how people will buy-in to you and the work you are doing together.
- [Persistence, Obstacles, and The Remarkable Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/persistence-obstacles-and-the-remarkable-leader/) - Developing a persistent mindset requires courage to continue moving forward even when obstacles appear, and the path is unclear.
- [5 Questions to Equip Leaders to Lead Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-questions-to-equip-leaders-to-lead-change/) - As a leader, you need to lead change by equipping and empowering your team of senior leaders to embrace their roles as change agents in your organization.
- [How to Lead Change in Times of Great Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-lead-change-in-times-of-great-change/) - In times of uncertainty outside the organization, leaders must develop a set of best practices to lead change inside the organization.
- [Change Agent Challenge –  Are People Following Your Lead?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/change-agent-challenge-are-people-following-your-lead/) - What if you are leading a change, but no one on the team is following your lead? Ask yourself these five questions to increase your influence and results.
- [Developing an Intentional Approach to a Leadership Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/developing-an-intentional-approach-to-a-leadership-culture/) - Here are some things for you to consider as you develop an intentional plan to install a leadership culture in your organization.
- [Change Agent Challenge – Overcoming Team Resistance to Change?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/change-agent-challenge/) - To implement any change, it may be good to address the questions your team are asking whether they say them out loud or not.
- [5 Questions for Identifying Your Next Generation Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-questions-for-identifying-your-next-generation-leaders/) - One thing that crisis reveals is the current strength, or lack thereof, of the leadership in your organization. Here are five questions to consider when trying to identify where to invest your leadership development time and energy.
- [Re-claiming & Re-Shaping Your Culture as We Re-Open Business](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/reclaiming-and-reshaping-your-culture-as-we-reopen-business/) - Using the 5 Levels of Leadership as a model, leaders can take intentional actions to fully engage their teams as they return to the new normal of business.
- [5 Questions to Help Bridge the Intention/Perception Gap](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-questions-to-help-bridge-the-intention-perception-gap/) - Being more intentional and asking yourself some of these questions will also help bridge the intention/perception gap on your team.
- [9 Ways to Grow Your Resiliency (RQ) in a Pandemic](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/9-ways-to-grow-your-resiliency-rq-in-a-pandemic/) - Your RQ (resiliency) is critical in an event like a pandemic. Here are 9 thoughts on developing endurance with direction (resiliency).
- [Seven Ways to Make Your Team Better Because You are There](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/seven-ways-to-make-your-team-better-because-you-are-there/) - Your ability to help your team is a key indicator of your level of influence. Here are seven ways to make your team better because you are part of it.
- [When in Crisis, Perspective Matters](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/when-in-crisis-perspective-matters/) - Whether you think things are good or bad, you’re right. A leader's perspective will determine how you weather a global crisis.
- [A Message to Our Clients and Partners Regarding COVID-19](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/a-message-to-our-clients-and-partners-regarding-covid-19/) - A message to The John Maxwell Company's clients and partners regarding COVID-19 from John C. Maxwell and CEO & President Mark Cole.
- [How to Find the Equal or Greater Benefit in Trying Times](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-find-the-equal-or-greater-benefit-in-trying-times/) - Leaders are not made in times of crisis; they are revealed. How you can turn a crisis into a more positive experience for you and your team?
- [5 Steps to a Successful Corporate Training Plan for 2020](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-steps-to-a-successful-corporate-training-plan-for-2020/) - Here are five easy steps that you can take today to ensure your corporate training plan looks bright for 2020.
- [Thinking of implementing a personality assessment in your company? Here’s all you need to know about 4 key personality assessment tools.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/all-you-need-to-know-about-4-key-personality-assessment-tools/) - Here is our in-depth guide to 4 key personality assessment tools and the benefits they can offer your organization.
- [Lasting Impact](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/lasting-impact/) - The best leaders have a greater purpose in mind: lasting impact. Learn more at The John Maxwell Company's annual Live2Lead event on October 11, 2019.
- [The 10 Half Truths of Employee Engagement](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-ten-half-truths-of-employee-engagement/) - As a leader it’s tempting to believe one or more of the following half-truths that relies on the assumption that the people you lead know your intentions.
- [There are Five Generations in Today’s Workforce. Are you Ready to Lead Them All?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-lead-the-five-generations-in-the-workplace/) - For the first time in our history, we have five generations collaborating together in the same workforce -- this uncovers significant leadership challenges.
- [Feedback: It’s Not Just for Performance Reviews Anymore](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/feedback-its-not-just-performance-reviews-anymore/) - Because continual feedback is the key to clarity, communication and trust, here are a few tips to ensure you practice it well.
- [Unconscious Bias Might Be Impacting Your Leadership: Here’s What You can do About it](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/unconscious-bias-might-be-impacting-your-leadership/) - To combat unconscious bias and make yourself a stronger leader in the process, you must learn more about your personal bias and change your thinking.
- [We Are What We See: What This Means for Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/we-are-what-we-see/) - If you want engaged, motivated, inspired individuals on your team, then you need to put those qualities on full display through your own behavior.
- [What is it Like to be Led by You?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-is-it-like-to-be-led-by-you/) - Leading yourself can be one of the hardest leadership challenges, as it means facing hard truths about yourself, but it is an important step to make.
- [Congratulations on Being Promoted! Are You a Leader Yet?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/congratulations-on-being-promoted/) - You might have just received a leadership title, congratulations! But, there's still a long way to go in becoming a leader.
- [How to Build Momentum and Enable Your Team to Win](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-build-momentum-and-enable-your-team-to-win/) - How can you put momentum to work to accelerate the success of your team? It all comes back to being proactive versus reactive.
- [Your team is facing a challenge: Do you step back or step up?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/do-you-step-back-or-step-up/) - It’s critical that a team’s productivity goes up as a result of the team’s efforts, not because their leader is simply working harder.
- [Keeping a Lid on Your Potential? Here's How to Push it Higher](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/lid-on-your-potential/) - To grow in your effectiveness as a leader, you first need to grow yourself. Your efforts to grow need to be intentional and they need to happen every day.
- [Real Leaders Don’t Fake it](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/real-leaders-dont-fake-it/) - Here’s a few other tips to establish and maintain your authenticity as a leader.
- [Do You Deliver on Tasks or Build Relationships?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/do-you-deliver-on-tasks-or-build-relationships-we-dont-all-do-both-but-we-should-and-heres-why/) - One key potential danger zone in the 5 Levels of Leadership is not understanding your current leadership level, and the need to engage in learned behavior to help you move to the next plateau.
- [Why You Should Train Your High Potential Employees Differently](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/why-you-should-train-your-high-potential-employees-differently/) - Successful companies recognize that not all employees are the same. They identify the high potential employees and develop targeted leadership training for them.
- [Three Winning Leadership Strategies from Kimberly Inskeep](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/three-winning-leadership-strategies-from-kimberly-inskeep/) - In this month’s edition of the Executive Circle, we learned about Kimberly Inskeep's experience witnessing how solid leadership principles find themselves proven in the real world.
- [Why Company Leaders Should Always Use Strategic Thinking](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/why-company-leaders-should-always-use-strategic-thinking/) - When it comes to strategic thinking, everyone could use a little help. Here are some tips to help you navigate uncertain waters and think strategically.
- [What Does A "Leadership Culture" Look Like?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/what-does-a-leadership-culture-look-like/) - Leadership is not a position, but a process. If you want to develop a leadership culture at work, start by investing in your people with time and resources.
- [6 Ways To Create A Culture Of Innovation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/6-ways-to-create-a-culture-of-innovation/) - Innovation often comes at a time and place we least expect. Those who stay aware are able to take advantage and establish a culture of innovation at work.
- [How To Use Employee Development To Turn Good Employees Into Great Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-use-employee-development-to-turn-good-employees-into-great/) - To grow yourself, you must know yourself—strengths, struggles, and opportunities. Genuine employee development begins with encouraging self-awareness.
- [The 360 Degree Leadership Assessment: It’s Time to Ask the Hard Questions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-360-degree-leadership-assessment-1/) - Assessments uncover strengths, and weaknesses, to clearly identify the goals for improvement. What makes a good assessment?
- [Steve Green Defines the Winning Principles Behind the Success of Hobby](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/steve-green-defines-the-winning-principles-behind-the-success-of-hobby-lobby/) - The January Executive Circle call featured Steve Green, President of the Hobby Lobby Stores, inc. Green honed in on two key ideas: One is to keep “striving
- [9 Self-Assessment Questions Leaders Should Ask Themselves](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/9-self-assessment-questions-leaders-should-ask-themselves/) - An accurate self-assessment shouldn't point out the things we don’t know, but rather the things we should be doing to improve ourselves as leaders.
- [Why Do You Have A Personal Trainer — But No Business Coach?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/personal-trainer-but-no-business-coach/) - You can make goals, and even make plans to reach those goals, but will you force yourself to keep those plans if no one is there to make sure that you do?
- [Peer Groups Can Offer Perspective And a Safe Space Against The Isolation Of The C-Suite](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/peer-groups-can-offer-perspective-and-a-safe-space-against-the-isolation-of-the-c-suite/) - A supportive peer group of professionals in similar positions, meeting regularly, can encourage the consistent and healthy growth of others in the group.
- [Learning From Mistakes: Why Failure Isn't Always A Bad Thing](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/learning-from-mistakes-why-failure-isnt-always-a-bad-thing/) - Learning from mistakes provides valuable lessons for the future, and the best leaders are more equipped to make the most of their failures.
- [Leadership stories from the trenches with Ralph de la Vega](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-stories-from-the-trenches-with-ralph-de-la-vega/) - The March Executive Circle call featured Ralph de la Vega, Retired Vice Chairman, AT&T Inc., Chairman & Founder, de la Vega Group.
- [Leadership Development: An Executive Sponsor Is Key](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/leadership-development-an-executive-sponsor-is-key/) - Corporate leadership development should be a paramount part of your organization’s culture, and a strong executive sponsor will make it all worthwhile.
- [3 Key Human Resource Trends to Watch in 2017](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-key-human-resource-trends-to-watch-in-2017/) - As you prepare your teams for another year of growth and development, here are 3 key human resource trends to keep an eye on in 2017.
- [How To Lead A Team: Good Teams Create Better Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-lead-a-team-good-teams-create-better-leaders/) - A great leader is nothing without support from a great team. Here's how to lead a team while using your team members to your advantage.
- [How To Increase Productivity: 4 Tips For Your Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-increase-productivity-4-tips-for-your-team/) - If your team needs to know how to increase productivity, it may be time to look beyond the work. Here's 4 tips to help cut distractions and get more done.
- [How to Improve Your Executive Networking Skills](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-executive-networking-skills/) - Strong executive networking is a pillar of corporate leadership development. What are you doing to sharpen your skills?
- [7 Tips for Having Difficult Conversations at Work](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-have-difficult-conversations/) - As long as people are involved in the workplace, conflict is unavoidable. Here are 7 tips on how to have a difficult conversation at work.
- [How to Execute Effective Change in Your Organization: 4 Key Phases](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-execute-change-in-your-organization-4-key-phases/) - We’ve identified four key steps that leaders can follow to execute effective change management across their teams.
- [8 Ways To Encourage Diversity in the Workplace](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/8-ways-to-encourage-diversity-in-the-workplace/) - Building a culture of inclusion among all employees is a top driver of financial performance. Here's how you can encourage diversity in the workplace.
- [How to Build Trust in the Workplace: 5 Tips for Better Relationships](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-build-trust-in-the-workplace/) - Do you know how to build trust in the workplace - read these 5 quick tips!
- [How To Bridge the Generation Gap in the Workplace](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-bridge-the-generation-gap-in-the-workplace/) - With a new wave of millennials in the workforce, leaders should know how to bridge the generation gap in the workplace and connect with people of all ages.
- [How to Build a Personal Development Plan](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-build-personal-development-plan/) - You may often find yourself not having enough time, but taking the time to build a personal development plan is choosing to invest in yourself and your team.
- [How To Be A Leader: 3 Tips For Effective Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-to-be-a-leader-3-tips-for-effective-leadership/) - There's no one way to lead, but there are several ways to be an ineffective leader. These 3 tips can show you how to be a leader, in and out of the office.
- [How Stay Interviews Help Retain Your Best Employees](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-stay-interviews-help-retain-your-best-employees/) - One of the most effective ways to avoid losing good employees is to use stay interviews. These interviews keep the employee connected to their employer.
- [How Mentoring Supports Employee Development](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-mentoring-supports-employee-development/) - Mentoring is key to employee development. The best way for people to realize their full potential is to learn from those who’ve been there before.
- [How Looking Back Helps Leaders Prepare for the Future](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/how-looking-back-helps-leaders-prepare-for-the-future/) - Leaders and managers can prepare for the future this year by intentionally pausing to reflect on the ups and downs of last year.
- [Four Steps to Building a Passionate Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/four-steps-to-building-a-passionate-team/) - Every hire matters when building a passionate team. Vetting your prospective hires to make sure they fit into your culture is essential.
- [Horst Schulze Shares Hidden Qualities that Separate True Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/horst-schulze-shares-hidden-qualities-that-separate-true-leaders-from-process-driven-mana/) - Horst Schulze Shares Hidden Qualities that Separate True Leaders from Process-Driven Manager
- [Family-Run Business Wins by Realigning to its Roots — Thanks to Vision of Rick Keyes](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/family-run-business-wins-realigning-to-its-roots-rick-keyes/) - Find out what happened when Rick Keyes was asked to take charge of a tightly-knit, family-run business during a period where profits were falling.
- [10 Expressions That Can Kill Creativity At Work](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/10-expressions-that-can-kill-creativity-at-work/) - When leaders encourage and celebrate creativity at work, productivity increases and employees are much more comfortable. Avoid these 10 creativity-killers!
- [Executive Mentors: Why We All Need Support](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/executive-mentoring-on-our-professional-journey/) - Executive mentors act as a compass in our professional lives. Who is pointing you in the right direction?
- [Executive Leadership in Challenging Environments](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/executive-leadership-in-challenging-environments/) - High-stress environments are becoming the new norm for executive leadership. According to a recent Robert Half Management Resources survey, 66 percent of chief financial officers said it was more challenging to be a company leader today than it was five years ago.
- [Driving Key Performance Outcomes Through High-ROI Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/driving-key-performance-outcomes-through-high-roi-leadership-development/) - Every successful business trains its employees. But how is this leadership development measured? Is it measured at all? Attaching an ROI to leadership development is critical to building better teams, enhancing effectiveness, and boosting the bottom line.
- [7 Ways To Boost Creativity in the Workplace](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/7-ways-to-boost-creativity-in-the-workplace/) - Are you cultivating the creative instincts of your employees? Here are 7 easy ways leaders can increase creativity in the workplace.
- [Daydreamers vs. Daredevil Dreamers: How to Break the Mold and Accelerate into Action](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/daydreamers-versus-daredevil-dreamers/) - Daredevil Dreamers are a special type of individual. They learn to activate and walk in their dreams to achieve growth and progress, learn how they do it.
- [Confronting Employees Without Losing Them](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/confronting-employees-without-losing-them/) - When it comes to confronting employees, the right mix of care and candor can help you maintain a professional relationship beyond the conflict.
- [Confrontation and Criticism: How to Give and How to Receive](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/confrontation-and-criticism/) - Learning how to effectively handle confrontation and criticism is essential to your leadership development track. How strong are your skills in this area?
- [Commvault’s Bob Hammer Demonstrates How Vision and Risk are Inextricably Linked to Successful Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/commvaults-bob-hammer-demonstrates-how-vision-and-risk-are-inextricably-linked-to-successful-leadership/) - Chairman, President and CEO of Commvault, Bob Hammer, shares leadership insight with Executive Circle members.
- [Movement Mortgage CEO Casey Crawford Reveals Secrets to Changing Careers and Keeping Your Mission Alive While Scaling Up](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/casey-crawford-secrets-to-keeping-your-mission-alive-while-scaling-up/) - Movement Mortgage CEO Casey Crawford Reveals Secrets to Changing Careers and Keeping Your Mission Alive While Scaling Up
- [Carlos Dominguez Shares His Mindset for Dealing with the Disruptive…](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/carlos-dominguez-shares-his-mindset-for-dealing-with-the-disruptive-technology-revolution/) - With his three decades of enterprise technology experience, Carlos Dominguez provides us leadership principles impacted by the constant state of change
- [Authentic leadership: Enabling individuals](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/authentic-leadership-enabling-individuals/) - Lead followers how they deserve to be led and watch authentic leadership permeate your corporate culture.
- [Former CEO Alan Mulally Shares Leadership Secrets Ford Turnaround Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/alan-mulally-shares-leadership-secrets-1/) - When Mulally joined Ford as CEO in 2006, the company was facing a $17 billion loss. Alan spearheaded a culture shift that turned the company around to post a $2 billion profit and the stock value rose ten-fold. Here's how Alan lead such a significant company turnaround.
- [8 Ways to Create a Culture of Learning](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/8-ways-to-create-a-culture-of-learning/) - If you create a culture of learning, you can accelerate productivity, increase satisfaction and give your organization a competitive edge.
- [7 Questions For Genuine Leadership Development](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/7-questions-for-genuine-leadership-development/) - Often times when people become settled in their role, their performance can stagnate. Here are some questions to ask for better leadership development.
- [7 Keys To More Authentic Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/7-keys-to-more-authentic-leadership/) - When it comes to leadership, authenticity motivates people to follow, not because they have to, but because authentic leadership is worth following.
- [5 Ways Leaders Can Benefit From Employee Development](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-ways-leaders-can-benefit-from-employee-development/) - Most company executives don't attain their position by chance. Employee development is essential when it comes to building a great team of future leaders.
- [5 Steps to Improve Strategic Thinking](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/5-steps-to-improve-strategic-thinking/) - The best C-suite executives embrace strategic thinking as part of their regular business practice. Here's 5 steps to improve your thinking strategy.
- [4 Ways To Think Like A Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/4-ways-to-think-like-a-leader/) - Professional development isn't always something that can be taught; sometimes it starts from within. Here's 4 ways you can begin to think like a leader.
- [3 Ways to Cement Yourself as an Impactful Executive Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-ways-to-cement-yourself-as-an-impactful-executive-leader/) - The John Maxwell Company offers a wide array of leadership development and management training built on the timeless principles of John C. Maxwell.
- [3 Ways Leaders Can Mobilize Team Members](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/3-ways-leaders-can-mobilize-their-teams/) - One of the most critical tasks of a leader is to bring out the best in each of their team members. While it might sound simple, it’s actually quite challenging, especially for those stepping into a new leadership role.
- [4 Tips to Make Your 2019 Training Calendar the Best Yet](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/2018-training-calendar-tips-2/) - With 2018 around the corner, many executives are focusing intently on driving substantive progress in the performance of their team. The cornerstone of this is…
- [Performance Management: 10 Questions To Ask Employees](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/performance-management-10-questions-to-measure-the-mood/) - Looking for new ways to handle employee performance management? Start by gauging their mood with these 10 simple questions.
- [You Can’t Lead If You Can’t Stick Around: Developing Longevity as a Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/you-cant-lead-if-you-cant-stick-around-developing-longevity-as-a-leader/) - What do Daniel Amos, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffet all have in common? Yes, they’re all men. Yes, they’re all successful businessmen. Yes, they’re all CEOs of their respective companies (AFLAC, Amazon, and Berkshire Hathaway). But there’s one more thing that connects them. Can you guess what it is? Each one has been the CEO
- [BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/league-of-extraordinary-leaders/) - The John Maxwell Enterprise Announces an Innovative Partnership Series for 21st Century Leadership: The League of Extraordinary Leaders The globe’s premier leadership organization shares a fresh strategy for expanding leadership training and influence through a series of strategic partnerships with five unique thought leaders and their organizations. Every significant brand—especially those built around a game-changing
- [Do I Believe The Best In Others?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/do-i-believe-the-best-in-others/) - Do I believe the best in others? This is a question that I’ve been asking myself a lot lately. Because believing the best in others is not something to be assumed; you must be intentional in checking the lens you’re looking through when viewing others. John Maxwell teaches a simple exercise to help cultivate the
- [The 5 Key Resilience Traits You Need Right Now](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/the-5-key-resilience-traits-you-need-right-now/) - This message is excerpted from the book Life Coaching for Successful Women: Powerful Questions, Practical Answers by Valorie Burton. Research shows that resilient people think differently. They have a set of skills – sometimes learned, other times innate – that allow them to persevere, manage stress, and triumph in the face of challenges. In the midst of
- [When Will Your Organization Have Its “Feel-It Moment”?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/when-will-your-organization-have-its-feel-it-moment/) - How can we build Great Teams within our organizations? And how can we sustain excellence once Greatness is captured? To find answers, where might we turn for a model of success? I suggest you start with USA Basketball. The collection of elite NBA and college basketball talent once known as the Dream Team lost its
- [An anecdote for COVID-19](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/an-anecdote-for-covid-19/) - COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on our lives. We went from a booming economy to great uncertainty almost overnight. We have seen illness, death, job loss, social unrest, increased anxiety, and a loss of normalcy in our lives. We are grieving over many things, including the sense of security many thought we possessed. But the truth
- [Four-step vision inventory](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/four-step-vision-inventory/) - There’s a difference between a movement and a promotion. A promotion starts big but quickly fades. A movement starts small but eventually builds. As leaders, we should be about movements — building something that lasts over time. Many organizations spend more energy promoting events and products instead of reinforcing vision. Sure, promotions have their
- [Will You Join My Community?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/will-you-join-my-community/) - I recently enjoyed a few days of rest with Margaret, my wife. We were able to spend time together doing the things that we love, right in the middle of the busy summer season. Now that COVID restrictions are changing, in-person events are coming back, which means my calendar is filling up again with incredible
- [Your Leadership Moment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/your-leadership-moment/) - A few weeks ago, I was sitting on the front row at a conference, preparing to go on stage and share how servant leadership can transform a culture. This is the message that’s been heavy on my heart for some time now; I could feel the excitement build within me as I imagined the people
- [Seven Decades of Lessons (and A Gift)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/seven-decades-of-lessons-and-a-gift/) - This Saturday, I will turn 74 years old. Like most birthdays when you get older, I’ll celebrate in some way with my family and friends, but for the most part I’ll treat it like most other days: focused on the mission of transformation. But that doesn’t mean I won’t reflect on my life and what
- [One More Chance to Join the Movement](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/blog/one-more-chance-to-join-the-movement/) - Today is a historic day for the United States of America; for the 59th time in our country’s history, we inaugurated a new president and vice-president, and began another chapter in our leadership history. As is common for inaugurations, there were a lot of words spoken about where our country finds itself and where the

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- [Roddy Galbraith](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/speaker/roddy-galbraith/) - As an international speaker, trainer, mentor and coach with a passion for helping people find their voice, craft their message and hone their delivery, hands down, Roddy offers to Maxwell Leadership Certified Team members solutions to the every day challenge of not only communicating, but connecting.
- [Chris Robinson](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/speaker/chris-robinson/) - Chris is an international speaker and executive coach. Chris’s leadership beginnings started while he was a sales representative for one the largest vehicle services contract service providers in the U.S. Within a five-year period, he quickly advanced four positions to Senior Sales Manager. He continued to develop his leadership strengths while overcoming his weaknesses, helping the company grow from a staff of 18 to more than 700.
- [Marissa Nehlsen](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/speaker/marissa-nehlsen/) - Marissa Nehlsen is the founder and CEO of a debt-free, eight-figure financial firm managing more than $1 billion in assets across 46 states. A seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and money strategist, she leads with one powerful belief: your money should be your best employee. With a career spanning three decades, Marissa has built five self-managing companies from the ground up and coached thousands of entrepreneurs to reclaim their time, accelerate their profits, and build financial legacies that outlive them. Her bold, practical approach is rooted in real-world results. Her journey began on a small farm in North Dakota, where she learned the value of hard work, grit, and faith. Today, she lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she’s raising her family and serving as living proof that you can build wealth and a life that matters. Marissa’s work reaches far beyond business. As co-founder of the Foundation of Latin America, she’s helped build sewing schools for women in Costa Rica, launch sustainable energy projects, and champion entrepreneurship as the most powerful force for eliminating poverty.
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- [Deb Ingino](javascript:void(0)) - Deb Ingino is a global leadership expert focused on adding immeasurable value to all of her corporate client engagements.
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- [John Griffin](javascript:void(0)) - WHY I’M HERE:To lead clients through their biggest organizational roadblocks and most difficult leadership challenges. ASK ME ABOUT: Community engagement, public speaking, global mentoring and senior advocacy. John Griffin is a globally recognized coach, speaker and facilitator delivering value to The John Maxwell Company clients across multiple industries. John lives out his mantra, “YOU Matter,”
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- [Valorie Burton](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/speaker/valorie-burton/) - A bestselling author and founder of the Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute (CaPP), Valorie has served clients in over 40 states and ten countries and written twelve books on personal development, including; Successful Women Think Differently, What’s Really Holding You Back and her latest Successful Women Speak Differently.
- [Mark Cole](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/speaker/mark-cole/) - Mark Cole serves as the CEO of Maxwell Leadership enterprises and has more than 25 years of leadership and team development experience, which uniquely qualifies him to have an integral role and be the champion of the John C. Maxwell legacy. He is committed to adding value to individual leaders and leadership teams. Mark has experience in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors, and he has led companies through economic challenges, growth barriers, and disconnected team dynamics.
- [John C. Maxwell](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/speaker/john-c-maxwell/) - John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach and leader who has sold more than 34 million books
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- [Chris Goede](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/speaker/chris-goede-speaker/) - Chris Goede shares an extensive background in executive management and high-performance team building to help clients live out leadership in remarkable ways.
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- [Don Yaeger](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/speaker/don-yaeger/) - As an award-winning keynote speaker, an eleven-time New York Times Best-selling author, host of the top-rated Corporate Competitor Podcast, Executive Leadership Coach, and longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated, Don Yaeger has fashioned a career as one of America's most provocative thought leaders. He is primarily sought to discuss lessons on achieving Greatness, learned from first-hand work
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- [Tim Elmore](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/speaker/tim-elmore/) - Dr. Tim Elmore's passion for leader development began in 1983 when he worked alongside and was mentored by best-selling author, Dr. John C. Maxwell. Since then, he’s emerged as an author, leadership expert, and keynote speaker who’s trained more than 500,000 leaders in hundreds of organizations worldwide. He’s also the Founder and CEO of Growing
- [Joel Manby](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/speaker/joel-manby/) - Drawing on his 25+ years of experience as CEO of major corporations in multiple industries, Joel assists CEOs and boards in transforming their organization’s business performance and culture through a set of proven processes and tools. Previously, Joel was the President, CEO, and Director of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. He stepped in when SeaWorld was
- [Jeff Henderson](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/speaker/jeff-henderson/) - Named by Forbes Magazine as one of 20 speakers you shouldn’t miss, Jeff Henderson has become a trusted voice for businesses and non-profit organizations. His career experience not only inspires groups and individuals but also provides tangible strategies to help them grow. Ultimately, Jeff’s aim is to help organizations build a good name where both
- [Jason Grant](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/speaker/jason-grant/) - Jason Grant grows The John Maxwell Company’s corporate footprint by driving business development activities within organizations across the globe.
- [Lori Forrester](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/speaker/lori-forrester/) - Lori Forrester manages the relationships of The John Maxwell Company’s most prestigious clients.
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## Workshops

- [Becoming A 360° Leader Workshop](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/becoming-a-360-leader-workshop/) - Attend the in-person 360° Leader workshop and discover how to lead up, across, and down—no matter your title.
- [Becoming A 360° Leader Workshop (VIRTUAL)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/becoming-a-360-leader-workshop-virtual/) - Learn how to lead from any position in your organization with the Becoming a 360° Leader virtual workshop.
- [5 Levels of Leadership Public Workshop (VIRTUAL)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/5-levels-of-leadership-public-workshop-virtual-8/) - Join the virtual 5 Levels of Leadership workshop to elevate your leadership skills and drive team performance.
- [Resolving Conflict 1/2-Day Public Workshop (VIRTUAL)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/resolving-conflict-1-2-day-public-workshop-virtual/) - Learn practical strategies for handling conflict in teams with this virtual 1/2 day Resolving Conflict workshop.
- [Conflict Resolution (Half-Day Virtual)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/conflict-resolution-half-day-virtual/) - Improve your ability to manage and resolve conflict with this focused half-day virtual workshop.
- [5 Levels of Leadership Public Workshop (VIRTUAL)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/5-levels-of-leadership-public-workshop-virtual-7/) - Advance your leadership skills with the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop (Virtual 7) and apply proven principles.
- [5 Levels of Leadership Public Workshop (Virtual)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/5-levels-of-leadership-public-workshop-virtual-6/) - Explore the 5 Levels of Leadership Workshop (Virtual 6) to unlock influence and become a better leader in any environment.
- [TEAMING FOR SUCCESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/teaming-for-success/) - A workshop designed to help leaders explore why they do what they do, why others do what they do, and how to leverage this understanding to lead and succeed.Develop a deeper understanding of why you lead the way you do. Uncover blind spots and develop strategies to intentionally correct them. Learn how you are naturally
- [Leading in a Multi-Generational Workplace](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/leading-in-a-multi-generational-workplace/) - In today's diverse and rapidly evolving workplace, the ability to effectively lead multi-generational teams is crucial for success. Harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation is the key to unlocking the full potential of your team and driving remarkable results. Through interactive discussions, practical exercises, and real-life case studies, participants will learn how to bridge
- [4 Dimensions of Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/4-dimensions-of-culture/) - A healthy, collaborative, purpose-driven culture is the single greatest contributor to creating a competitive advantage for your organization. That brand of culture doesn’t happen by accident. It is nearly impossible to be an effective leader without a focused effort on creating the appropriate culture for your organization. With the right culture, your organization will have
- [Influential Selling](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/influential-selling/) - A Two-Day Powerhouse of Learning Influential Selling is a transformative two-day workshop packed with practical teachings, tactical tools, engaging exercises, and invaluable insights from Maxwell Leadership, where leadership is synonymous with influence. Your sales team will be immersed in a dynamic learning environment, guided by industry experts, and leave with indispensable strategies and tools to
- [5 Levels of Leadership Workshop](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/5-levels-of-leadership-workshop/) - Challenge: Several contemporary surveys cite thousands of employees reporting a whopping 70% of their workplace engagement rides on the relationship with their direct supervisor. Engaged employees = Productive employees. According to John C. Maxwell, “Everything rises and falls on LEADERSHIP.” In other words, your bottom line depends on the effectiveness of your leaders. So, what’s the
- [5 Levels of Leadership Workshop (Virtual)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/5-levels-of-leadership-workshop-virtual/) - Built upon foundational principles from John C. Maxwell, this course provides a step-by-step plan for creating and developing leaders. You will learn how to: Demonstrate the competencies needed to grow as a leader Identify the 5 levels of leadership Develop a road map for leadership development Better relate to those you lead by moving from
- [Leadershift for Women (VIRTUAL)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/leadershift-for-women-virtual/) - Schedule: The first session is May 24, 2023 at 12:00pm EST! What is Leadershift? A virtual interactive group coaching experience, Leadershift for Women explores unique challenges women are currently facing in corporate leadership - from feeling overwhelmed by life’s responsibilities, to feeling alone in the boardroom, to “imposter syndrome,” and the list goes on. Leadershift focuses
- [New Kind of Diversity Workshop (VIRTUAL)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/new-kind-of-diversity-workshop-virtual/) - FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, FIVE GENERATIONS WILL CLAIM THEIR SPACE IN THE WORKPLACE, MAKING COLLABORATION AND SYNERGY ON TEAMS MORE CHALLENGING THAN EVER. OUR CORPORATE LEADERSHIP SOLUTION―A NEW KIND OF DIVERSITY WORKSHOP! The workshop will help leaders navigate this multi-general landscape through: • Identifying each generation in the workplace (including Generations Y and
- [5 Levels of Leadership Public Workshop (VIRTUAL)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/5-levels-of-leadership-public-workshop-virtual-9/) - What you'll Learn: Demonstrate the competencies needed to grow as a leader Identify who you are as a leader and what your current level is with your boss, peers, and direct reports Develop a road map for leadership development for yourself and your team Understand the difference between positional leadership and true influence-based leadership Better
- [The Safety Culture Workshop](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/the-safety-culture-workshop/) - he workshop equips leaders to take control of safety in any organization by creating a culture that encourages courageous action. The people-first approach connects the heart and hand, alternately striking emotional chords and challenging participants to embrace the privilege of ensuring everyone goes home safely every day. The full-day experience features our original paradigm—The 4
- [Accelerating Teamwork Workshop](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/accelerating-teamwork-workshop/) - To succeed in this world, you need to work with other people. Whether you’re a CEO,division or department manager, or a front-line employee, you’re a part of a team. That’s why teamwork is so important. It combines the talents and contributions of team members to create a win for your company. Members of top-performing teams
- [Living The Laws Of Leadership Workshop](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/living-the-laws-of-leadership-workshop/) - Based on John C. Maxwell’s No. 1 international bestseller, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, The John Maxwell Company presents Living the Laws of Leadership- a TWO-DAY Interactive Experience designed to provide you with the practical tools you need to address leadership challenges you encounter each and every day. The Problem: Sustainability and expansion are necessary for
- [Know What You're FOR Workshop](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/know-what-youre-for-workshop/) - The world has changed. It’s no longer about being known as the best company in the world. It’s about being known as the best company for the world. In this day and age, consumers are seeking meaningful brands that are known for something more thanmaking money. People expect brands to contribute to well-being and quality of life, and those are
- [Inclusive Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/inclusive-leadership/) - This full-day experience equips leaders to cultivate a culture of inclusiveness where everyone on the team feels valued. The value and benefit of having a highly diverse team can only be realized with a culture of inclusiveness. Inclusive leaders cultivate an environment where everyone on their team feels safe, valued, welcome; like they belong. No
- [Culture-Shaping Communication Workshop](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/culture-shaping-communication-workshop/) - This experience equips leaders to achieve effective, day-to-day interactions that shape the culture of an organization.Communication only happens within a larger context in business—culture. If your teamdoesn’t know the context, and why it matters, they’ll struggle to communicate and never fullyunderstand why. Accidental cultures result from accidental communication. After all, culture is built on relationships.Relationships
- [5 Strategies To Win With People Workshop](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/5-strategies-to-win-with-people-workshop/) - Everyone wants to be a winner. Individuals want to win in their careers. Team leaders want their team to do well against the competition. Leaders of organizations want their companies to win in the marketplace. Winning teams need great players with exceptional skills. But talent alone doesn’t win championships. The best teams are composed of
- [Know What You're FOR Public Workshop (Virtual)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/know-what-youre-for-public-workshop-virtual/) - About this Workshop The world has changed. It’s no longer about being known as the best company in the world. It’s about being known as the best company for the world. In this day and age, consumers are seeking meaningful brands that are known for something more than making money. People expect brands to contribute to well-being and quality of
- [5 Levels of Leadership Public Workshop (Virtual)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/5-levels-of-leadership-public-workshop-virtual-4/) - Several contemporary surveys cite thousands of employees reporting a whopping 70% of their workplace engagement rides on the relationship with their direct supervisor. Engaged employees = Productive employees.
- [Coaching for High Performance Public Workshop (Virtual)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/an-anecdote-for-covid-19-2/) - Coaching is a profession mostly aligned to the world of athletics and sports. In recent years, coaching has crossed over into other disciplines and has tremendous application for business. This workshop, built upon foundational principles from John C. Maxwell, explores those applications and gives participants the tools and resources needed to coach employees depending on
- [Safety Culture Public Workshop (Virtual)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/an-anecdote-for-covid-19/) - About This Workshop The workshop equips leaders to take control of safety in any organization by creating a culture that encourages courageous action. The people-first approach connects the heart and hand, alternately striking emotional chords and challenging participants to embrace the privilege of ensuring everyone goes home safely every day. The full-day experience features our
- [LeaderShift – A Women’s Collective](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/leadershift-a-womens-collective-2/) - Location: SOLD OUT – JOIN OUR WAITLIST Schedule: The Leadershift Women’s Collective will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (March 8 – June 21) at 12PM-1PM EST.The first session is Tuesday, March 8, 2022! About This Collective An interactive group coaching experience, Leadershift – A Women’s Collective explores unique challenges women are currently facing
- [LeaderShift – A Women’s Collective](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/workshop/leadershift-a-womens-collective-3/) - WHAT YOU'll LEARN Demonstrate the competencies needed to grow as a leader Identify who you are as a leader and what your current level is with your boss, peers, and direct reports Develop a road map for leadership development for yourself and your team Understand the difference between positional leadership and true influence based leadership

## Podcasts

- [Learn These Skills to Become a Memorable Leader: A Fireside Chat with John Maxwell and Jeff Henderson](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-skills-memorable-leader/) - John Maxwell sits down with Jeff Henderson to share the essential skills that turn everyday leadership into a lasting legacy.
- [Culture Eats Strategy for Lunch](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-403/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore why culture consistently shapes organizational success more than strategy alone.
- [The Five-Step Cycle That Turns Failure into Your Fastest Path to Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-cycle-of-success/) - In this week’s episode, John reveals the five-step cycle that transforms every setback into your next leap forward as a leader.
- [Questions I Ask Myself to Become a Leader People Remember](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-402/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore eight key questions leaders should ask themselves to build a memorable leadership legacy.
- [How Great Leaders Stay Focused When Everything is Falling Apart](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-focused-falling-apart/) - In this week’s episode, John Maxwell reveals the mindset and habits that empower leaders to bring stability and hope to the seasons that matter most.
- [I Quit – There's Too Much Homework](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-401/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holly explore the challenge of managing cognitive overload in today’s workplace.
- [Why So Many Leaders Stop Growing](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leaders-stop-growing/) - In this week’s episode, John Maxwell reveals why so many leaders stop growing, and how leaders can maintain a lifelong commitment to learning and relevance.
- [The Executive Multiplier with Belay CEO Tricia Sciortino](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-400/) - Chris Goede, Perry Holley, and Tricia Sciortino explore how executives can harness the power of a strong executive assistant to maximize their leadership impact.
- [Leaders Reproduce Who They Are](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leaders-reproduce/) - In this week’s episode, John Maxwell unpacks the challenging truth that leaders don’t just teach what they know—they reproduce who they are by their example.
- [A Leader's AI Roadmap with Farshad Asl (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-393/) - Chris Goede, Perry Holley, and leadership expert Farshad Asl explore the evolving role of AI in leadership and how it can amplify a leader’s impact.
- [A Leader's AI Roadmap with Farshad Asl (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-394/) - Discover leadership strategies for building trust and transparency around AI adoption in your organization.
- [What Leaders Don't Get to Do feat. Corey Baker](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-395/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley sit down with speaker and executive coach Corey Baker to discuss what's off-limits for leaders: disengagement.
- [What's the Real Cost of Leadership Development?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-396/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede dive into the true price tag of leadership development.
- [Stop Being Nice!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-397/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the crucial difference between being nice and being kind as a leader.
- [How to Get a Return on Failure](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-398/) - Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore how leaders can gain a return on failure by shifting their mindset and approach.
- [Answering Your Leadership Questions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-399/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede answer key leadership questions submitted by listeners, offering practical advice for real-world challenges
- [Grow Your People Before You Promote Your People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-392/) - Chris Goede and Perry Holley share how you can avoid losing your best performer and gaining a culture-killing leader.
- [One Decision That Separates Good Leaders From Great Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-one-decision-great-leaders/) - John reveals how the choice to be intentional transforms good leaders into great ones and empowers you to make a real difference.
- [Become an Invaluable Leader: Live with Don Yaeger](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-teammate-don-yaeger/) - Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a leader looking for new perspectives, or simply seeking inspiration to become an invaluable leader, this episode is for you. Join Mark Cole as he talks with Don Yaeger on the final stop of our U.S. City Tour. Mark and Don discuss the journey of growth, determination, and the pursuit
- [What Your Dream Team Should Look Like](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-dream-team-look-like/) - John Maxwell reveals why the dream team isn’t about perfect people, but about creating collective balance through diversity of skills, passion, and perspective.
- [Better Days Are Ahead of You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-better-days-ahead/) - John Maxwell reveals how to cultivate a forward-focused mindset that unleashes continual development and lasting impact.
- [The Purpose Factor with Brian Bosché – Part 2](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-387/) - In this part 2 episode, Perry Holley, Chris Goede, and Brian Bosché continue their exploration of the connection between individual purpose, fulfillment, and leadership effectiveness. They illustrate how clarity of purpose not only reduces anxiety and burnout but also empowers leaders and team members to stay engaged and aligned with organizational goals. The conversation highlights
- [Five Questions to Help You Add Value to Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-5-questions-add-values/) - John Maxwell reveals the five essential questions every leader should ask to elevate their influence and impact.
- [Soul Leadership with Steve Robinson and Jared Cagle](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-b2/) - In this episode, Jared Cagle interviews Steve Robinson about the importance of leaders addressing their own inner health to cultivate healthier organizations. They explain how unprocessed trauma can shape leadership decisions and organizational culture, and why it's crucial for executives to recognize and work through their internal challenges. Steve Robinson shares practical strategies for self-regulation,
- [Should You Be a More Hands-on Leader?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-381/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of hands-on leadership and what it truly means for executives. They explain how strong leaders act as teachers and system architects, focusing on empowering teams rather than micromanaging. They discuss the importance of obsessing over metrics that customers value and architecting workflows that push
- [Rules of Resilience with Valorie Burton (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-382/) - In this episode, Chris Goede, Perry Holley, and Valorie Burton explore the practical application of resilience for leaders and teams. They outline how developing resilience as a skill can significantly impact morale, foster a positive mindset, and create solutions in the face of challenges. They share the importance of using common language to build resilient
- [Rules of Resilience with Valorie Burton (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-383/) - In this episode, Chris Goede, Perry Holley, and Valorie Burton continue their discussion on building resilience both personally and within teams. They share strategies for managing unexpected challenges, controlling what is within reach, and cultivating supportive resources. Discover how shifting thought patterns and focusing on positive opportunities can help leaders and their organizations navigate change
- [Boring Before Brilliance in Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-384/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the idea that brilliance in leadership often begins with consistently embracing the "boring" fundamentals. They illustrate how successful leaders build trust and drive results by mastering daily disciplines, reinforcing core values, and maintaining consistency. They also outline practical leadership habits such as having hard conversations, clarifying
- [Alertness: A Leadership Discipline You Can’t Delegate](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-385/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the vital role of alertness as a leadership discipline. They explain how leaders must consistently tune in to their own tendencies, their teams, and their organizational environment to prevent problems before they escalate. The conversation highlights practical strategies for developing greater self-awareness, organizational alertness, and environmental
- [The Purpose Factor with Brian Bosché – Part 1](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-386/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede are joined by Maxwell Leadership President Brian Bosché to explore the critical role of purpose in both personal fulfillment and organizational engagement. Brian introduces the Purpose Factor assessment, explaining how it helps individuals uncover their unique strengths and align them with their daily work. The conversation highlights
- [How to Eliminate Stress](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-388/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore actionable strategies for leaders to eliminate stress at its source rather than just manage its symptoms. They share practical habits such as preparing the night before, protecting time for deep work, and maintaining one prioritized list, which help leaders create structure and reduce anxiety. They also
- [Margin — The Hidden Advantage of Great Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-389/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the hidden advantage of margin in leadership and why it is essential for long-term success. They discuss the challenges leaders face in creating and protecting margin, including the tendency to equate busyness with productivity and value. The conversation highlights practical strategies for building margin into calendars,
- [The Law of Big Mo with Don Yaeger (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-390/) - In this episode, Perry Holley, Chris Goede, and guest Don Yeager the critical role momentum plays in leadership. They share research and real-world stories to clarify why leaders must not only recognize but also actively create and sustain momentum within their teams. The discussion highlights the importance of spotting and leveraging the "spark" that ignites
- [How Inclusive is Your Communication?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-355/) - Inclusive communication is key to building trust and belonging on any team. This episode explores practical ways leaders can communicate more effectively—by listening actively, using inclusive language, and encouraging diverse perspectives. You’ll also get tips for running more inclusive meetings, like sharing agendas in advance, setting clear expectations, and making space for all voices to
- [How Leaders Develop the Potential of Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-369/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore how leaders can identify and cultivate the potential in their team members. They discuss the importance of having the right mindset and seeing people as valuable assets to develop, rather than just means to an end. The hosts also share practical strategies for encouraging and nurturing
- [Is Burnout Affecting Your Team?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-370/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the concerning trend of "quiet cracking" affecting employees. They explain that quiet cracking is a persistent feeling of unhappiness and being overwhelmed that leads to disengagement, poor performance, and increased desire to quit. Holley and Goede offer practical suggestions for leaders to address this issue, such
- [The Positive Power of Confrontation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-371/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the positive power of confrontation and how leaders can use it effectively. They provide a framework for leaders to approach confrontation with the right mindset, focusing on clarity, purpose, and building trust rather than conflict. They also share practical steps for preparing for and engaging in
- [Using Feedback to Rekindle Engagement](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-372/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the crucial role feedback plays in driving employee engagement. They stress the importance of leaders providing regular, constructive feedback to their team members, as this helps individuals understand their performance and feel valued within the organization. Goede and Holley also discuss practical strategies for conducting effective
- [The Empathetically Driven Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-373/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede unpack what it means to be an empathetically driven leader—balancing care with accountability. They explore eliminating double standards, making development a daily priority, inspiring teams effectively, and embracing feedback with vulnerability. The conversation offers practical insights for leaders who want to connect deeply while driving results. Read
- [Lessons in Resilience During a Government Shutdown](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-374/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede share lessons in resilience during a government shutdown that disrupted their travel plans. They walk through Valerie Burton's Rules of Resilience and how they applied them in real-time to navigate the challenges they faced. They discuss the importance of staying adaptive as a leader and keeping calm
- [Connectors Connect on Common Ground](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-375/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the concept of finding common ground to connect with others. They discuss the barriers that prevent leaders from effectively connecting, like assumptions, arrogance, and indifference, and provide strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Chris Goede and Perry Holley share personal stories that illustrate the power of genuine
- [What’s the Greatest Gift a Leader Can Give?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-376/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the greatest gifts a leader can give to their team. They discuss 10 ways that leaders can powerfully influence those they lead, fostering a more engaged and motivated workforce. They also share personal experiences and examples to illustrate the power of these leadership gifts in action.
- [Closing Your Year with Intention](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-377/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley share practical tips for leaders to intentionally close out the year and prepare for the next. They discuss the importance of reflecting on wins and lessons learned, identifying patterns, and seeking input from the team to gain valuable insights. They also explore the concept of a "letting
- [How to Sustain Your Leadership Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-378/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss strategies for sustaining leadership influence over time. They explore the importance of modeling consistency of character, as trust is built through everyday actions rather than grand gestures. They also highlight the significance of honest communication, emphasizing the need for leaders to align their words and actions
- [It Helps to Have Thick Skin](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-379/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of developing thick skin as a leader. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and how leaders with high emotional intelligence can better handle negativity and criticism. They also share tips on how to reframe negative feedback and use it as an
- [Detachment is a Leadership Superpower](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-380/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of detachment as a leadership superpower. They explain how detachment allows leaders to control their emotional reactions under pressure, creating space between an event and their response. They also discuss how detached leaders can drastically improve their decision making by evaluating information more accurately
- [Leaders Who Attract Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-342/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the differences between leaders who attract followers vs. those who attract other leaders. Leaders who attract followers may experience some success, but leaders who attract leaders will experience incredible success. Throughout the conversation, Holley and Goede provide examples and insights to help listeners understand what it takes to become
- [Delivering WOW](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-343/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the concept of delivering "WOW" experiences to customers. They discuss the importance of being distinctive rather than just different from competitors to create unique and memorable moments for clients. The hosts also introduce the idea of identifying "un-WOWs," which are areas where the customer experience falls
- [Building an Extraordinary Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-344/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede share a powerful 7-step model for building an extraordinary culture within an organization. They show how leaders must continuously inform their teams about the core values and mission, while also involving them in the experience to boost morale and commitment. They stress the importance of leaders inspiring others by being
- [Are You Delivering Appreciated Value?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-345/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the concept of delivering appreciated value to customers. They explain the importance of going beyond simply providing value to align that value with the true needs of the customer. They also emphasize the need to exceed client expectations and make the value personally relevant to create
- [How Leaders Handle Criticism](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-346/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore how leaders can effectively handle criticism. They encourage leaders to maintain humility and face criticism directly, being open to feedback while also discerning if it is constructive or not. They recommend determining if action is required based on the criticism and, if so, taking steps to
- [Firm Feedback with Jeff Hancher – Part 1](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-347/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede welcome guest Jeff Hancher to discuss the importance of giving firm feedback as a leader. Jeff shares his expertise on how leaders can deliver challenging conversations effectively, tying it to the engagement and performance of their teams. He provides a practical framework for earning the right to
- [Firm Feedback with Jeff Hancher – Part 2](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-348/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley welcome back author and leadership trainer Jeff Hancher to discuss the importance of effective feedback for leaders. They explore the different types of feedback, such as directive, supportive, and collaborative, and how leaders can determine the best approach for each situation. Jeff shares personal stories that illustrate
- [Improving Your Micromanagement](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-349/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of micromanagement and its potential benefits in leadership. They discuss the importance of leaders ensuring their expectations are clearly communicated and fully understood by their teams to drive the desired outcomes. They also stress the need for leaders to be aware of what's happening
- [Strategies for Leading a Remote Workforce](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-350/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss strategies for leading a remote workforce effectively. They share insightful data from a recent Gallup report, which reveals the engagement levels and overall well-being of remote, hybrid, and on-site employees. Chris and Perry explore the factors that contribute to the mental and emotional challenges faced by
- [But I Don't Feel Charismatic](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-351/) - Join Perry Holley and Chris Goede as they share strategies for developing charisma and its role in effective leadership. They explain that charisma is not an innate trait, but a learnable skill that involves focusing on others, making them feel valued, and connecting with them genuinely. They introduce a three-part model for developing charisma: becoming
- [I Don't Mind You Thinking I'm Perfect](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-352/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the importance of authenticity in leadership, offering insights on how leaders can cultivate self-awareness, recognize their unique strengths and weaknesses, and consistently communicate their core values. They emphasize the power of vulnerability and transparency in building genuine connections with team members and highlight the value of daily self-reflection as
- [What's the Big Deal with Empathy?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-353/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the importance of empathy in leadership and how it shapes a culture where people feel seen, valued, and cared for, ultimately driving higher retention and engagement. They share practical strategies for developing empathy, including staying curious, asking open-ended questions, and leading with vulnerability and transparency. The conversation highlights the
- [The Unwritten Rules of the Inclusive Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-354/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of unwritten rules and their impact on inclusive leadership. They explain how these implied expectations can unintentionally exclude team members and hinder their sense of belonging within the organization. Holley and Goede provide practical strategies for leaders to identify and address their own unwritten rules, such as
- [Questions Leaders Ask to Go to the Next Level](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-328/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore five essential questions every leader should ask to elevate their leadership to the next level. They dive into the importance of setting clear goals and expectations to prevent complacency and nurture a growth mindset. Discover how fostering a collaborative environment can prioritize both teamwork and individual development, and why
- [Leading In Uncertain Times](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-329/) - Join Perry Holley and Chris Goede as they share strategies for leading effectively in uncertain times. This episode emphasizes transparent communication to ease team anxieties, reframing uncertainty as an opportunity for growth, and balancing optimism with adaptability. Packed with practical insights, it equips leaders to navigate challenges and inspire progress in a rapidly changing environment.
- [Filling In Your Leadership Pipeline](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-330/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the critical role of developing a leadership pipeline within organizations. They discuss the importance of leaders believing in the potential of their team members and actively seeking out opportunities to develop them. Chris and Perry also provide practical tips for identifying potential leaders, such as observing
- [The Power of Empowerment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-331/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore empowerment in leadership, distinguishing it from delegation. They discuss how sharing influence and resources fosters growth, the role of transparency in enabling autonomy, and the importance of trust in delegation. Leaders will gain insights on creating an empowered, accountable team. References: Order John Maxwell's new book High Road Leadership!
- [It's Not Supposed to be Lonely at the Top](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-332/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the misconception that leadership is a lonely endeavor. They explore the importance of building strong relationships with team members, as this fosters trust and allows for more effective leadership. They also emphasize the need for leaders to embrace the people-centric nature of their role, as success
- [The Recipe for Retention](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-333/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the critical role of retention and share practical strategies for keeping top talent. They highlight the connection between leadership and influence, emphasizing the importance of intentional relationships and team engagement. Key takeaways include conducting exit interviews for valuable insights, fostering a culture of feedback, and creating a consistent environment
- [How to Work with Complicated People feat. Ryan Leak](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-334/) - Chris Goede and Perry Holley unpack the challenges of leading in all directions and working with complex personalities. Drawing from Ryan Leak’s insights, they explore managing overachievers, partnering with territorial peers, and meeting demanding bosses’ expectations. They emphasize empathy, adaptability, and the power of collaboration, offering practical strategies to build influence and foster strong workplace
- [Recruiting the 21st Century Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-335/) - Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the essential characteristics of 21st century leadership, providing valuable insights for leaders seeking to adapt and thrive in the modern leadership landscape. They discuss the importance of positive energy, personal balance, and the ability to inspire others, as these traits contribute to a leader's effectiveness. They emphasize the value
- [The Power of Consistency](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-336/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the power of consistency in leadership and how consistent leaders establish trust and credibility with their teams. They explain how consistency helps set clear expectations for employees, helping them make decisions confidently. References: Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! Get the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan!
- [Communicating Status and Respect](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-337/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the power of consistency in leadership and how consistent leaders establish trust and credibility with their teams. They explain how consistency helps set clear expectations for employees, helping them make decisions confidently. References: Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! Get the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan!
- [3 Signs of Accountability and Performance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-338/) - This episode explores three key signs of accountability and performance in a team. Chris and Perry discuss the importance of establishing and maintaining a standard of performance, which provides a clear framework for team members to follow. The episode offers practical insights for leaders looking to foster a culture of accountability and drive team performance.
- [The Power of FOR](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-339/) - This episode discusses the concept of knowing what you are for as a leader. Chris and Perry discuss five key actions leaders can take to show their team they are for them, including believing abundantly, appreciating consistently, developing intentionally, listening actively, and living repeatedly. They alsoshare insights and examples from Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A,
- [Help! I Work for a Bad Boss](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-340/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss strategies for dealing with a challenging or “bad boss.” They provide insights on how to handle these difficult situations by focusing on adding value to the leader rather than trying to fix them. They share practical tips such as increasing communication, documenting work, and understanding the
- [Are You an Influencer or a Person of Influence?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-341/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the difference between being an influencer and a person of influence. They discuss four phases of influence: modeling, motivating, mentoring, and multiplying. Modeling involves people observing a leader's actions, reactions, and interactions, while motivating requires engaging and connecting with individuals on an emotional level. Mentoring is
- [Storytelling for Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-315/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the power of storytelling for leaders. They explain how stories engage people at a deeper level and help make points more memorable and relatable, sharing  personal examples of how they have used storytelling to inspire and motivate their teams. Overall, the episode equips leaders with the
- [How to Repeat the Remarkable](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-316/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the principles of effective leadership and the importance of repeating remarkable performances within teams. They explore the challenges leaders face in maintaining high performance, the significance of understanding foundational values, and the essential traits that contribute to sustained success. The conversation emphasizes the need for discipline, preparation, and character
- [Leading Beyond Your Direct Reports](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-317/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede tackle the essential topic of leading beyond your direct reports and expanding your influence across the organization. They share practical strategies—building relationships, understanding dynamics, and leading by example—to help make others feel valued, seen, and heard. Join the conversation for insights on enhancing your leadership impact! References:
- [Reinforcing the Fundamentals of Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-318/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede welcome special guest Brian Porta from Hendrick Automotive Group to discuss reinforcing the fundamentals of success. Brian shares how Hendrick University promotes a consistent culture of excellence across their organization by focusing on training and developing their team members as well as the importance of their leadership academies, which equip
- [Developing a Leadership Pipeline](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-319/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede continue their discussion with Brian Porta from Hendrick Automotive Group as they explore the concept of developing a leadership pipeline. They examine how the Hendrick organization cultivates a culture of leadership development through daily practices and Brian shares insights on the importance of being hard on processes but easy on
- [Culture Matters with Jenni Catron (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-320/) - Chris Goede and Perry Holley are joined by Jenni Catron to explore the power of a strong organizational culture. Jenni shares insights from her leadership journey and offers a practical framework for building and sustaining a thriving culture. With a focus on core values, she highlights strategies for embedding them across an organization to foster
- [Culture Matters with Jenni Catron (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-321/) - Hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede continue their fascinating conversation with guest Jenni Catron, exploring the essentials of building a winning organizational culture. Building on the insights in Part 1, Jenni shares eight key leadership skills, including self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and communication, while offering practical strategies to equip leaders at every level to shape and
- [Gen Z - Conscious Unbossing](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-322/) - This podcast episode explores how leaders can support Gen Z professionals in the workplace by focusing on personal development and influence-building over traditional management roles. Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss practical strategies to align with Gen Z's goals and examine how company culture shapes their approach to leadership and career growth. This episode is
- [Gen Z - Are They Really Unmotivated?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-323/) - This episode explores the topic of unmotivated Gen Z employees and offer practical strategies for engaging them. Chris and Perry share insights on providing meaning and purpose in addition to financial compensation to drive motivation. They suggest implementing the "A.L.E.G." framework, which includes asking questions, listening well, empathizing deeply, and guiding wisely, as a powerful
- [Gen Z - What You Need to Know to Lead Them](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-324/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the unique characteristics and expectations of Generation Z in the workplace. They share insights on how leaders can effectively engage and lead this diverse and entrepreneurial generation. The hosts also discuss the importance of providing a sense of ownership, autonomy, and continuous learning opportunities to Gen
- [How Can You Be More Approachable?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-325/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore how leaders can become more approachable to their teams. They share practical tips and strategies for creating an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, concerns, and ideas. The hosts also discuss the importance of smiling, making eye contact, and finding common ground to
- [Mastering the Annual Performance Review](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-326/) - Join hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede as they reveal how to excel in annual performance reviews. Learn to turn these evaluations into growth tools by focusing on continuous feedback and scheduling regular reviews. Master the creation of clear, objective criteria and engage in two-way dialogue. Gain insights into thorough preparation, including gathering diverse perspectives,
- [Leading Through the Great Detachment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-327/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the concept of the great detachment and its impact on employee engagement. They share insights from a recent Gallup article that reveals the growing sense of detachment employees feel from their jobs, leading to decreased productivity and satisfaction. The hosts connect this phenomenon to the five
- [Leading For-Profit and Nonprofit Teams with Jason Bilotti](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-303/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede speak with Jason Bilotti about foundational leadership principles in both for-profit and nonprofit settings. They discuss the need for intentional equipping and empowering of teams, illustrated through Jason's experiences in a foreign country. The importance of challenging and developing young leaders to avoid stagnation and fuel continuous
- [Building a Professional Development Program](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-304/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley share valuable insights on developing a professional development program for organizations. They walk through nine key components to consider when creating a program, including assessing organizational needs, evaluating employee self-assessments, and developing a strategy. Throughout the episode, they offer practical advice and real-world examples to help leaders
- [Do You Practice Generous Inclusion?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-305/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of generous inclusion and its importance for effective leadership. They outline specific behaviors leaders can practice making their team members feel valued, respected, and included in meaningful ways. The two also identify common temptations leaders face that can hinder inclusivity and offer strategies to
- [There Is No Success Without Sacrifice](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-306/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the crucial role of sacrifice in achieving success as a leader. They identify key areas where leaders must willingly let go, such as sacrificing ego, time, control, perfection, pretenses, and power plays. They explore how sacrificing in these areas, leaders can positively impact team engagement, morale,
- [Feedback that Drives Inclusion](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-307/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the connection between feedback and fostering a culture of inclusion. They break down a powerful 19-word phrase that delivers a burst of belonging cues and drives performance to new heights. They share insights on how leaders can make everyone on the team feel valued and recognize
- [Be a Funnel, Not a Filter: Leading Up](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-308/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley dive into the art of leading up within an organization. They discuss key strategies to increase your influence, communicate effectively, and build stronger relationships with your leaders. Tune in to learn how you can make a bigger impact and gain practical tips for navigating the complexities of
- [Finding Your Leader Voice](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-309/) - In this episode, Chris and Perry break down the key elements of a strong leader’s voice and how to elevate the voices of others. They stress that leadership is not about title or power, but about building influence through authenticity, confidence, and emotional intelligence. Using real-world examples and personal stories, they show how certain traits
- [Leaders are Readers](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-310/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of developing intuition as a leader. They share John Maxwell's perspective that leaders must be readers of situations, resources, trends, people, and themselves to build their intuitive skills. Chris and Perry provide practical examples and actionable steps for leaders to cultivate their intuitive abilities
- [Improving Your Level 3 Communication](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-311/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss improving communication at level three of the 5 Levels of Leadership by emphasizing strong relationships while driving results. They offer practical tips to leaders for using humble inquiry to foster trust and collaboration, along with common pitfalls to avoid. Leaders will gain strategies to enhance communication
- [Teaming for Success (Part 1) with Chris Fuller](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-312/) - In this episode, Chris Goede, Perry Holley, and Chris Fuller explore the concept of teaming for success using the RightPath assessment tool. They discuss how understanding individual behavioral wiring can revolutionize coaching, facilitating, and developing teams. The hosts and guest also explain how the RightPath assessment differs from other personality tools in terms of accuracy,
- [Teaming for Success (Part 2) with Chris Fuller](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-313/) - In this follow-up episode, Chris Goede, Perry Holley, and special guest, Chris Fuller, deep dive into the world of team dynamics and how understanding your team's unique wiring can unlock their true potential. They explored the power of the RightPATH behavioral assessment, which provides invaluable insights into each team member's intensities, relationship keys, confrontation styles,
- [High Road Leaders Don't Keep Score](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-314/) - In this episode, Perry and Chris explore the detrimental effects of keeping score in both personal and professional relationships. They discuss how this behavior can put guilt on others, create feelings of unfairness, and breed a sense of entitlement. Throughout the episode, our hosts provide practical tips for leaders to move away from keeping score
- [5 Trends that Will Define Work in 2024](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-290/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss five trends that will define work in 2024 according to Harvard Business Review. The trends include the hybrid work evolution, push back against “workism,” caregiving policies, generational shifts, and the rise of the portfolio life. They explore the impact of these trends on leadership and provide
- [Coaching for Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-291/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holly discuss coaching for growth and the importance of being a coaching leader. They explore the concept of a culture of growth and how it can boost collaboration, innovation, and resilience. The hosts highlight the key qualities of effective coaches, including assessing the readiness of the team, providing
- [Cultivating a Culture of Accountability](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-292/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the concept of accountability within leadership teams. They assert that creating a culture of accountability significantly enhances team productivity and engagement, and they discuss strategies for leaders to model accountability. References: Pre-order John Maxwell's new book High Road Leadership! Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!
- [Mastering the Art of Delegation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-293/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede look at the crucial skill of delegation, a topic frequently surfacing during coaching calls with leaders at various levels. They discuss how mastering delegation can unleash your team's potential, spread decision-making effectively, and ultimately lead to remarkable results. The episode explores the pitfalls leaders often face, such
- [Winning the Relationship Game](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-294/) - The conversation revolves around the topic of winning the relationship game and how leaders can lift people up and create positive relationships. The hosts discuss the different types of people in relationships, including adders, subtractors, multipliers, and dividers. They emphasize the importance of intentional encouragement and kindness in lifting others up. The conversation also touches
- [A Simple System for Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-295/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore a simple system for leadership success inspired by legendary coach John Wooden. They outline the importance of maintaining personal and team conditioning, ensuring mastery of fundamentals, and fostering unity within the team. They provide actionable insights into how leaders can implement these principles to create a
- [What Drives You: Character or Emotion?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-296/) - This episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede tackle the critical distinction between being driven by character versus emotion. They stress the importance of managing one's reactions and responses to maintain influence and leadership effectiveness and highlight the benefits of principle-based decision-making and staying committed, even when issues arise. Additionally, they look at the value of
- [Has Employee Engagement Gotten Worse?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-297/) - In this episode, we address the pressing issue of declining employee engagement and why it matters to leaders. Chris and Perry present eye-opening data from a recent Gallup survey and highlight specific challenges faced by different generational groups, especially millennials and Gen Z. They also explore actionable strategies for leaders to improve communication, mentorship, and
- [Is Complacency Killing Your Performance?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-298/) - In today's episode, hosts Chris Goede and Perry Holley tackle a critical challenge many organizations face: complacency and its impact on performance. They explore the signs of complacency, its detrimental effects, and practical strategies leaders can implement to maintain high performance and engagement within their teams. References: Pre-order John Maxwell's new book High Road Leadership!
- [Managing Impact Over Intent](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-299/) - In today’s episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley are diving deep into the crucial topic of managing impact over intent. Often as leaders, we have the best intentions, but how our actions are perceived can lead to a very different impact. They will unpack the gap between intent and perception, explore how our personalities and
- [Dealing with a Difficult Employee](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-300/) - In this 300th episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, Chris Goede and Perry Holley tackle a crucial topic for all leaders: dealing with difficult employees. They share key insights on why addressing this issue is essential for growth and team cohesion and highlight the importance of understanding your influence, being clear on core values,
- [How to Lead an Effective Meeting](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-301/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley tackle the challenge of leading effective meetings. They present practical strategies and offer actionable advice for leaders striving to make their meetings more efficient and impactful. References: Pre-order John Maxwell's new book High Road Leadership! Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! Get the Maxwell Leadership Growth
- [How Likable Are You?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-302/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the significance of likability in effective leadership. They discuss how likability can impact team engagement and influence, encouraging leaders not to overlook the importance of this trait, and suggest practical strategies for becoming more likable. Listen and learn the invaluable insights into the role of emotional intelligence and authenticity
- [Coaching Your Team to Become Change Agents](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-276/) - This episode introduces practical strategies for coaching your team into effective change agents. Explore how to shift their mindset towards change by emphasizing the importance of authenticity, communication, and collaboration in successful leadership of initiatives. Engage your team actively in the vision and planning process to empower them to take ownership of the organization's direction.
- [Do You Have a Bias for Change?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-277/) - In this episode, you will gain practical insights on how to lead through change and recognize your own bias for change. Your personal bias and how it influences your leadership style can impact your ability to lead and influence your team. Discovering the importance of maintaining a bias for change, possessing resilience and energy, and
- [How Can You Raise Your Change Game?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-278/) - In this episode, you'll learn how to raise your change game as a leader. We'll explore the importance of being proactive in identifying opportunities for change and taking the initiative to make necessary adjustments. You'll discover the significance of maintaining practicality and keeping the change process simple to ensure team understanding and quick adoption. We'll
- [Why Do the Majority (70%) of Change Efforts Fail?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-279/) - The staggering failure rate of change efforts stands at a significant 70%. Such a high failure rate sheds light on the pivotal role of people-related challenges that often lie at the heart of these failures, specifically, the resistance to change. We explore essential elements for driving successful change efforts, emphasizing the significance of executive support
- [Overcoming Resistance to Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-280/) - In this episode, you will discover practical strategies for heading off and reducing resistance to change within your team. By understanding the signs of resistance and uncovering what causes it, you can effectively address the various reasons behind the resistance you encounter. You'll hear about a powerful concept that offers a new perspective on why
- [Communication Skills of Successful Change Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-281/) - Successful change leaders communicate the vision of the future and involve employees in decision-making early on, strengthening their commitment to change. They also devote more of their own time to the change effort and focus on the big picture. References: Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! Register for Day to Grow on March 9th,
- [What If My Team Is Not Following My Change Lead?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-282/) - In this episode we explore the vital significance of influence and engagement in driving transformation. From understanding various reactions to change, from resistance to acceptance and beyond, to unraveling the pivotal role of effective communication in guiding individuals along this journey. References: Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! Register for Day to Grow on
- [Leader Change: From Position to Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-283/) - Despite the tendency to view leadership as simply being in charge, this episode emphasizes that true leadership involves influence and not just positional authority. When developing influence as a leader understanding the significance of character, relationships, knowledge, intuition, experience, past successes, and competence Is key but nothing Is more Important than having the right motive.
- [Answering Your Leadership Questions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-284/) - In this episode, we answer our listeners’ pressing leadership questions. Through insights that revolve around the importance of influence, adding value, and prioritizing people in leadership decisions, Perry, and Chris address strategies for influencing others when not in a leadership position, coping with a difficult leader, and managing the transition of bringing in a new
- [How Leaders Overcome the Ego Challenge](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-285/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede dive into the topic of leaders feeling overlooked, undervalued, and unappreciated in the middle of the organization. This insightful discussion explores practical strategies and mindset shifts to overcome the ego challenge and find fulfillment in your leadership role. References: Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! Download
- [Things Leaders Do to Win](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-286/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede dive into the essential strategies for winning as a leader, exploring the key actions leaders take to secure victory for their teams! The framework of fostering unity of vision, embracing diversity of skills, and developing individual potential is discussed in depth. References: Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified
- [Why Leaders Need to Address Conflict](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-287/) - In this episode, listeners will discover why it's crucial for leaders to address workplace conflict head-on. The conversation highlights the rising level of workplace conflict and the need for leaders to skillfully manage and resolve team conflicts effectively. With practical tactics for resolving conflicts, including the importance of protecting trust and relationships, the episode offers
- [Becoming a High Road Leader (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-288/) - John Maxwell's new book, High Road Leadership, releases on May 7th! In this episode, we explore the critical responsibility leaders hold in embodying and promoting accountability, both personally and within their teams. We unpack the concept of high road leadership, drawing on revealing insights from John Maxwell's upcoming book and present an engaging conversation on
- [Becoming a High Road Leader (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-289/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Jared Cagle discuss the importance of embracing authenticity as a leader in light of John Maxwell's upcoming book release, High Road Leadership. They emphasize the need for leaders to be honest, open, and vulnerable with their teams, as this builds trust and allows for stronger relationships. They also highlight
- [Are Your People Settled?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-262/) - Great leaders avoid making assumptions about the well-being and contentment of their team members. It is crucial to invest time and effort in comprehending their genuine emotions and needs. Building an atmosphere of open communication and empathy can help us better connect with those we lead and ensure their overall satisfaction and productivity. It is
- [Influential Selling with Susan Davis (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-263/) - This episode is sponsored by Visit Orlando. Whether for business or entertainment, visit Orlando, where the possibilities for business travel are unbelievably real! In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley interview Susan Davis, an executive facilitator and coach, about influential selling. They discuss the importance of understanding personality styles in sales and how it
- [Influential Selling with Susan Davis (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-264/) - In this episode, our hosts continue their discussion with Susan Davis on the topic of influential selling. They introduce the concept of countering objections as a crucial aspect of the selling process. Susan emphasizes the importance of viewing objections as buying signals and provides strategies to handle objections effectively. The hosts also touch on common
- [How to Build a Legendary Career with Scott Wozniak](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-265/) - Guest speaker Scott Wozniak joins Perry and Chris on this episode to discuss how to build a legendary career where passion and purpose overlap. Sharing from his personal journey of discovering his true passion, Scott cautions against the common mistake of pursuing a career simply because one is good at it. He emphasizes the importance
- [How to Build a Legendary Brand with Scott Wozniak](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-266/) - Join hosts Chris Goede and Perry Holley as they welcome renowned brand expert Scott Wozniak back to the studio to unlock the secrets of building an iconic brand. Drawing from his vast experiences with industry giants like Chick-fil-A and Harley Davidson, Scott shares invaluable insights on understanding customer needs and values, as well as the
- [The 4 Dimensions of Character](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-267/) - In this episode, we explore the four dimensions of character in leadership, the significance of being vulnerable and transparent in order to establish trust with team members, as well as the challenges of self-management and the need for leaders to prioritize effectively. You’ll learn the concept of teachability and the role it plays in demonstrating
- [I Want a Seat at the Table](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-268/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley delve into aspiring leaders' pursuit of a seat at the organizational table, exploring motivations and necessary actions. They highlight prioritizing influence over title, advocating a broad perspective for organizational value, and underscore the significance of expressing a viewpoint, engaging in conversations, and maintaining a service-oriented mindset. The
- [I'm Turning Pro!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-269/) - In this episode, Chris and Perry discuss the concept of "turning pro" as a leader. Perry recounts a personal experience at a corporate event where despite the lackluster audience response, the band, Earth, Wind, and Fire, displayed a high level of energy and professionalism. Perry and Chris reflect on the lessons that can be learned
- [From Leader-Follower to Leader-Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-270/) - This episode draws inspiration from Captain David Marquet's experience as captain of the USS Santa Fe, a nuclear submarine in the Navy. The podcast emphasizes the importance of cultivating a culture of leadership and creating an environment where team members think and act like leaders, regardless of their titles. Strategies for empowering and encouraging team
- [Top People Mistakes Leaders Make](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-271/) - In this episode, we take a look at top people-mistakes leaders often make, and how to avoid them! We will discuss the importance of connecting with every person on your team and the significance of being accessible and approachable as a leader, especially during times of expanding responsibilities. We will explore the vital role of
- [Chris and Perry's Top Learnings for 2023](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-272/) - In this episode, you will gain insights into the common themes we observed throughout 2023. We'll take a look back at the: Importance of developing good habits even during good times Impact of maintaining consistent effort on the long-term success of a team Significance of leading a multigenerational workforce and bridging the gap between different
- [New Years Decisions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-273/) - In this episode, you'll gain valuable insights into the art of making decisive, consistent decisions that drive success. Discover the significance of establishing minimum benchmarks in personal growth to cultivate reliable habits. Learn about the pivotal role of priorities and relationships in effective team leadership. Explore how embodying core values and consistently communicating a vision
- [Leading Through Change (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-274/) - In this episode, you’ll discover practical strategies for effective leadership during times of change. Learn how to foster innovation, maintain a strategic mindset, and take decisive action for optimal results. Gain valuable insights into the power of an external perspective, the importance of big picture thinking, and the art of coaching your team to become
- [Leading Through Change (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-275/) - In part 2, we explore leading through change with practical advice and insights. Discover the five key questions people have about their leader during change, and why walking the talk matters. Learn the contagious impact of belief and commitment on the team. The episode emphasizes trust-building through genuine connections and clear communication. It's a short,
- [I Was Your Peer, but Now I'm Your Boss](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-248/) - Congratulations, your hard work and personal development has been noticed by the leadership team, and they have chosen you to become the next first-line manager in the organization. The bad news is that your new team consists of your peers who you have been working with for the past four years. How do you lead
- [How to Infuse Leadership In Your Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-249/) - Great leaders know that leadership is more caught than taught. Your team is watching you all the time and observing how you lead––both the good and the bad. How can you infuse leadership teaching in your team without sending everyone to a leadership development course? Download our Learning Guide for this podcast! Read Transcript Perry
- [How Can a Leader Create and Maintain Urgency?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-250/) - Creating and maintaining urgency is an important aspect of leadership. Today Chris and Perry discuss a sustainable plan for nurturing a sense of urgency in your team in a healthy way. Download our Learning Guide for this podcast! Read Transcript Perry Holley: Welcome to the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, where our goal is to help
- [How Leaders Can Move From Good To Great](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-251/) - How can you improve your leadership ability and become what others consider to be a great leader? Here are eight ideas based on 360-degree feedback data that reveal how leaders move from being good to being great. Download our Learning Guide for this podcast! Read Transcript Perry Holley: Welcome to the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast,
- [Is Your Team Concerned About the (Their) Future?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-252/) - How can leaders avoid creating a culture of fear and anxiety when trying to create urgency? Creating urgency is important for leaders, but it's equally important to avoid creating a culture of fear and anxiety. Download our Learning Guide for this podcast! Read Transcript Perry Holley: Welcome to the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, where our
- [Making the Leap From Boss to Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-253/) - You received the promotion, you were awarded the title, you are now the boss. The problem is that you cannot be successful long term if you stay there, you absolutely must make the leap to becoming a leader. In today's landscape, leaders drive progress, inspire greatness, and create thriving work environments while bosses try to
- [Is the Urgent / NOT Important Quadrant Killing Productivity?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-254/) - You have most likely heard of the Urgent and Important Matrix. It is officially known as the Eisenhower Matrix. The key to your productivity is not getting the most stuff done, but getting the right stuff done. And by “right stuff,” we mean your most important priorities. But what are we to do with all
- [Inspiring Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-255/) - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe eloquently described the power and influence of inspiring leaders when he wrote: "I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. I can be a tool of torture or
- [The Miracle Skill of Curiosity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-256/) - When a leader develops the skill of curiosity, they send a message to those on their team. That message is, “While I have a point of view, I realize it is not the only point of view, and I would like to hear yours – I’m teachable!” When leaders exhibit curiosity, they encourage the diverse
- [Are You a Climber or a Connector?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-257/) - Self-aware leaders prioritize their team's well-being over their personal career advancement. These leaders are advocates for the individuals on their team, focusing on collaboration rather than extracting benefits from their team members. Which kind of leader are you: a Climber, focused on advancing yourself, or a Connector, focused on the team and advancing them? Do
- [When Leaders Live Out Their Values](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-258/) - In the 5 Levels of Leadership, we ask leaders to determine their top values. For many this is the first time they have ever considered what their values are. But, if you are not aware of your values, and you are not intentionally living them out each day, you risk damaging the influence you have
- [A Leader's Recipe for Retaining Top Talent](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-259/) - This episode explores the topic of retaining top talent as a leader. Even the best leaders will experience turnover, and it is key to offer an environment where people want to stay. Discover different reasons why employees may choose to leave, such as toxic culture, low salary, poor management, and a lack of work-life balance.
- [5 Decisions to increase Personal Productivity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-260/) - In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, we discuss how to increase personal productivity and the five essential decisions leaders need to make in order to boost their efficiency and achieve remarkable results. Do you have your tickets to Live2Lead? Use the code CLPODCAST at checkout to receive 10% off any tier ticket,
- [Leveraging Diversity – Dealing with Differences](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-261/) - Seeing different perspectives is often one of the first steps toward solving complex cultural problems that impact multiple parts of a business or team. When a leader does not recognize and work well with differences, they will risk people on the team deciding it is just safer to be like the leader. This leader loses
- [The Power of Thinking for Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-234/) - This topic is referencing one of John Maxwell’s books, “Thinking for a Change.” In the book, John emphasizes the power of intentional thinking in achieving personal and professional success. John says our thinking habits have a profound impact on our lives and that by changing our thinking, we can change our lives. Download our Learning
- [How to Develop Resilience In Yourself and Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-235/) - Resilience is an important trait for leaders to possess because it allows them to persevere through difficult times and bounce back from setbacks. Leaders who have resilience are better equipped to handle the challenges and uncertainties that come with leadership positions. In his book titled, “Resilience,” author and former US Navy SEAL, Eric Grietens, defines
- [The Road Back to Integrity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-236/) - We all make mistakes. We all have things we are not proud of. It’s easy to feel as though we are not worthy or even a fraud. How does a person reconcile being a person of influence and integrity while having a major failure? Recovering from any kind of failure, whether business, personal, or moral
- [How Leaders Can Set High Expectations](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-237/) - Setting expectation for every member of your team is an important part of a leader’s job. If your expectations are not clear, then everyone on your team will leave it up to their own imagination of what acceptable performance looks like. How can a leader ensure every member of their team knows exactly what’s expected
- [The 5 Things Leaders Do](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-238/) - In an interview at the International Maxwell Conference (IMC) in Orlando, Florida, Maxwell Leadership thought leader Joel Manby described his view of what leaders need to be doing. Joel is the former CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Herschend Family Entertainment, the largest family-owned theme park corporation
- [Can You Become a Charismatic Leader?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-239/) - Many think charisma is something you are born with. Charisma is a choice, and you can build charisma when you move your focus away from yourself and toward others. John shares the Charisma Principle which says, people are interested in the person who is interested in them. Charisma is a combination of personal qualities that
- [How Can a Leader Become More Decisive?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-240/) - John Maxwell teaches that one of the killers of momentum in your business is not making decisions in a timely manner. If you wait for other people or circumstances to dictate your direction, you slow momentum and put yourself and your business at risk. Do you struggle when it comes to making timely decisions in
- [Finding Time for Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-241/) - When a group of leaders were asked how things were going with their leadership, one executive said, “I have been so busy lately I haven’t really had time to do a lot of leading.” What this leader doesn’t understand is that you are always leading, whether you know it or not. It makes you wonder
- [Can Your People Challenge You?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-242/) - Some leaders take great offense when someone on the team disagrees with the direction and decisions that the leader is making. Do you invite dissent? Download our Learning Guide for this podcast! Perry Holley: Welcome to the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, where our goal is to help you increase your reputation as a leader, increase
- [Do Your People Bring You Bad News?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-243/) - One natural tendency of leaders is to put forward our best selves. Like you said, we are not purposely trying to appear perfect, but we don't mind if others are impressed. It takes a secure leader to develop a culture of authenticity where everyone on the team, including the leader, is encouraged, and expected to
- [The Gen Z on My Team is Demanding a Promotion](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-244/) - This episode explores the topic of handling Gen Z employees who are pushing for promotions within months of being hired. The podcast discusses how offering new titles and authority can inspire employees to take on more responsibility and become accountable for project results. We present five key points leaders should consider when addressing an employee's
- [An Intentional Leader's Guide to Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-245/) - Great leaders emphasize the importance of transparency and vulnerability in building connection and trust among team members, particularly in leadership roles. Chris and Perry discuss how leaders can demonstrate support for their team by fulfilling even small promises and commitments, which can create a positive and productive environment that empowers individuals. Moreover, this episode highlights
- [Priority Principles for Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-246/) - It’s not who gets the most things done, but the one you gets the right things done who wins.  By winning we mean achieving the desired outcomes and results. Today, we will look into the five principles for being a high priority leader. Download our Learning Guide for this podcast! Perry Holley: Welcome to the
- [Developing the Prioritizer Within You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-247/) - Today we focus on creating margin in one's leadership to avoid burnout and improve self-awareness. Leaders must emphasize the need to focus on the tasks that provide the most return on investment. Great leaders align priorities with team members to ensure everyone is working towards the same goals. Download our Learning Guide for this podcast!
- [How to Lead Through Discomfort](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-229/) - Each of us, as leaders, will face a number of struggles and challenges as we move toward achieving our goals. Some of these will be people issues; some of these may be cultural issues. In Dare to Lead by Dr. Brené Brown, she identifies several areas that can be uncomfortable for leaders and their teams.
- [Executive Podcast Bonus Episode: Beginner's Pluck with Liz Bohannon](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-bonus-1/) - Have you ever just wanted to rethink everything you’ve ever read or heard about finding your passion and following your dreams? Well, you’re in luck! On this special edition of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast Chris Goede is joined by founder of Sseko Designs, a socially conscious fashion brand, and the author of Beginner's Pluck, Liz
- [16 Undeniable Laws of Communication (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-230/) - John has a new book ready to hit the shelf on March 28, 2023 that every one of us needs to put to work in our business and professional lives. Everyone can learn and grow in the area of communication. The book is, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication – Apply them and make the
- [16 Undeniable Laws of Communication (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-231/) - John has a new book ready to hit the shelf on March 28, 2023 that every one of us needs to put to work in our business and professional lives. Everyone can learn and grow in the area of communication. The book is, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication – Apply them and make the
- [Can Leaders Manufacture Momentum?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-232/) - In The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell introduces the Law of Big Mo, which says, Momentum is a leaders best friend. He calls momentum the great exaggerator––with it everything is easier; without it everything is more difficult. We hear it all the time in sports, where one team has all the momentum. In
- [Can Leaders Teach Accountability?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-233/) - I think we would all agree we want everyone on our team to be personally accountable to the team, the organization, and to themselves. Teaching accountability is one of the most important responsibilities of a leader. When we say “Accountability” we mean the willingness of the people you lead to accept responsibility for their actions
- [The Evolution of Servant Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-368/) - Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the evolution of servant leadership and its increasing relevance in today's business landscape. They discuss how servant leadership now prioritizes emotional resilience, empowering team members, and leveraging technology to create personal connections at scale. They also emphasize the importance of connecting daily work to a greater purpose, which is
- [How to Create Momentum with Don Yaeger (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-391/) - In this episode, Perry Holley, Chris Goede, and Don Yaeger continue to explore the practical steps leaders can take to create and sustain momentum within their organizations. They share a visual model that helps leaders understand the importance of preparation, culture, and the recruitment of team members who prioritize group success. Listeners learn how belief
- [Can You Really Work with Complicated People?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-360/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore strategies for working effectively with complicated people. They discuss the importance of seeing individuals as people rather than problems and offer practical tools for fostering collaboration and understanding. They also emphasize the role of clear communication in reducing friction and frustration when working with difficult colleagues.
- [Gravitas That Drives Connection](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-361/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore gravitas as a key element of leadership presence and influence. They share practical ways to develop it—building self-awareness, communicating with confidence and humility, and staying calm under pressure. With consistency and integrity, leaders can inspire trust, command attention, and strengthen connections with their teams. Download our
- [Developing Confidence as a Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-362/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore how leaders can develop confidence in themselves and their abilities. They share insights from Bill Belichick's book, The Art of Winning, which emphasizes the importance of preparation, mastering details, and owning mistakes in building confidence. They also discuss the value of creating challenging scenarios for teams
- [What Were You Thinking?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-363/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the importance of critical thinking for leaders. They explain how critical thinking helps leaders enhance their problem-solving skills, make informed decisions, and communicate more effectively. The hosts also share practical tips for developing critical thinking skills, such as asking thoughtful questions, evaluating information sources, and considering
- [How Do Leaders Drive Team Unity?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-364/) - Chris Goede and Perry Holley unpack how leaders can define and drive team unity within their organizations. They emphasize setting clear expectations by identifying the behaviors and actions that represent unity. Leaders can strengthen trust and vulnerability by encouraging team members to share strengths, growth areas, and personal stories. They also recommend creating a unity
- [The Multi-hat Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-365/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of the multi-hat leader and the importance of adapting to different leadership situations. They outline four essential hats—coach, advisor, leader, and mentor—and share insights on when and how to switch between them. Drawing from personal experiences, they offer practical advice for overcoming the challenges of wearing multiple
- [Soloist to Conductor – What’s a Soloist to Do?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-366/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the transition from being an individual contributor to becoming a leader. They provide practical tips for soloists to prepare themselves for leadership roles, such as leading without a title, building relationships, and managing themselves effectively. They also encourage soloists to let go of being the expert
- [Soloist to Conductor – What’s the Organization to Do?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-367/) - Perry Holley and Chris Goede stress the need for organizations to intentionally develop their leadership pipeline before promotions. They advise identifying emerging leaders by competencies—not just technical skills—and offering stretch assignments, mentoring, and shadowing to build influence early. They also recommend separate tracks for technical and leadership growth and celebrating when leaders apply what they’ve
- [Can an Introvert Be a Leader?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-356/) - In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede address the common assumption that only extroverts can be effective leaders. They highlight the unique strengths and abilities that introverted leaders bring to the table, such as their ability to steady a room, think deeply, and listen closely. They also discuss how introverted leaders excel in one-on-one
- [Stop Killing My Momentum](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-357/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley unpack the power of momentum and why it’s a game-changer for leadership and team performance. They explore how momentum starts—with a clear vision, realistic goals, and a culture of collaboration—and why leaders must protect the “spark” that sets it in motion. You’ll hear practical strategies and real-world
- [How to Live Out the Law of Victory](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-358/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the key attributes and mindsets leaders need to embrace to lead their teams to victory. They discuss the importance of taking full responsibility as a leader, especially in times of difficulty or setbacks, as this builds trust and accountability within the team. They also stress the
- [Mastering the Push and Pull of Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-359/) - Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore how leaders can balance the push for results with the pull of inspiration. They highlight the need for trust—built through relationships, competence, and consistency—and warn against leaning too heavily on either side. Their insights provide practical strategies for creating engaged, high-performing teams by blending performance drive with people growth.
- [The Four Prerequisites for Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-228/) - In their leadership classic, The Leadership Challenge, authors James Kouzes and Barry Posner shared what they considered to be the four prerequisites for leadership. The four are honest, competent, inspiring, and forward-looking. Learn how to embrace these characteristics in your own leadership and create powerful, positive change in your organization. Download our Learning Guide for
- [My Star Performer Just Entered the Portal](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-227/) - In college football, any player at any time may declare they would like to enter the transfer portal to transfer to another school and play football there. What if you, as a leader, had to worry about the people on your team declaring they were entering the portal? Oh yeah, you do! Your top performers
- [Four Ways to Turn Failure Into Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-4-ways-failure-success/) - In this week’s episode, John Maxwell teaches four ways you can transform setbacks into powerful steppingstones for success!
- [Values Are the Soul of Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-values-soul-leadership/) - John Maxwell illuminates how true leadership can only center on values, and those values can only center on people.
- [Maximize Your Joy (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-maximize-joy-part-2/) - In this week’s episode, John Maxwell shares a few key principles that impact the joy in your leadership journey.
- [Maximize Your Joy (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-maximize-joy/) - Listen to part 2 here: Are you leading with joy, or just surviving? In this week’s episode, John Maxwell reveals eight essential ways to maximize your joy, showing how intentional living shapes your leadership journey. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack the practical steps you can take to apply these principles in
- [Preparing is Caring](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-preparing-is-caring/) - How much do you really care for the people you lead—and what does your preparation say about it? In this week’s episode, John Maxwell reveals why genuine care can only be expressed through the discipline of preparation, and how your commitment to leading others starts long before you ever enter the room. After his lesson, Mark Cole
- [How Serving Others Unlocks Self-Discovery](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-serving-self-discovery/) - Discover one of the great leadership paradoxes: the surprising growth that comes from serving others. In this week’s episode, John Maxwell teaches how putting others first unlocks unexpected personal development and deeper self-understanding. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into real-world ways to apply these transformative insights, offering strategies to help you lead with
- [Success and Failure: The Partnership that Fuels Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-success-and-failure/) - Are you ready to turn your greatest setbacks into the fuel for exponential growth? In this week’s episode, John Maxwell unpacks how the partnership between success and failure is essential to leadership—and why your perspective on failure determines your path to achievement. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede provide real-world strategies you can use right away to
- [The Qualities of an Authentic Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-authentic-qualities/) - How do you earn the loyalty that supports real influence? You won’t change lives or amplify your results without the ability to connect authentically. In this week’s episode, John Maxwell is sharing how to do that, as he teaches the five essential qualities that define an authentic leader! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson provide practical strategies
- [The Meaning of Your Life with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-life-meaning/) - Are you striving for success, yet finding yourself wondering if your achievements really matter? The answer to a fulfilled life may lie in asking deeper questions, not just chasing accomplishments. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle are joined by author and professor Arthur C. Brooks to discuss
- [Cultivating Humility for Lasting Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-lasting-humility/) - John Maxwell shares that there's one most important quality of leadership. Do you have it? In this week’s episode, John Maxwell reveals why humility isn’t just a virtue—it’s the essential ingredient for lasting influence and meaningful leadership. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into real-life examples and honest reflections, sharing how you can apply John’s wisdom to
- [How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-surround-yourself-great-people-2/) - Last week, John Maxwell shared three of his six insights for surrounding yourself with people who can accelerate your growth journey. In this week’s episode, John Maxwell is revealing the last three, so you can get yourself around great people! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack John's lesson so you can apply
- [Episode 400: How to Use Failure for Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-episode-400/) - Failure can either hold you back or become fuel for your growth. In this week’s episode — the Maxwell Leadership Podcast's 400th episode! — John Maxwell joins Mark Cole for a glimpse into John's upcoming book, How to Get a Return on Failure, and a perspective-shifting discussion on how you can invest failure to fuel resilience, sharpen
- [The Leadership Lens: How You View Things is How You Do Things](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leadership-lens/) - How you see your world determines the actions you take and the results you create—what lens are you using to view your leadership? In this week’s episode, John Maxwell unpacks how your perspective shapes your impact, and reveals four keys to developing a leadership lens that drives lasting effectiveness. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive deep into practical ways
- [What You Expect is What You Experience](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-expect-experience/) - Do your expectations shape your reality—or limit it? Imagine what would happen if you raised the bar for yourself and those around you. In this week’s episode, John Maxwell reveals how the expectations you set determine the experiences you create, and why possibility thinking is every leader’s secret advantage. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share actionable
- [Principles that Guide Your Life](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-principles-guide-your-life/) - What defines the world you create with your leadership? In this week’s episode, John Maxwell reveals the ten guiding principles that have anchored his life and success for more than four decades! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into real-life strategies that help you put John’s principles to work in your own
- [How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-surround-yourself-great-people/) - Listen to part 2 here: Who are you intentionally inviting into your growth journey? The company you keep could be your greatest accelerator—or your greatest limitation. In this week’s episode, John Maxwell teaches how to surround yourself with great people by unveiling the disciplines and mindsets that attract high-potential leaders to your circle. After his
- [Why Self-Awareness Sets Great Leaders Apart](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-self-awareness-sets-apart/) - What sets great leaders apart in times of crisis and change? In this week's episode, John shares a powerful insight he gained from Chick-fil-A chairman Dan Cathy on the importance of self-awareness and situational awareness for leaders — especially in tough times! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss practical ways to cultivate these
- [The Bookends of Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-bookend/) - Ready to discover the key to getting the most benefit out of every experience? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the two “bookends of success” that elevate your preparation and multiply your results! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss practical ways to apply John's powerful insights to your daily routines and most important goals. Key Takeaways Preparation on the front end
- [It’s Not About You: Leadership, Communication, and Putting Others First](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-putting-others-first/) - It's not about you—it's about them. In this week's episode, John Maxwell shares the powerful shift that transforms everyday leaders into extraordinary influencers and makes it possible for your leadership to truly impact others! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share real-world examples of how making it about others unlocks trust, connection, and next-level leadership. Key Takeaways
- [How Empowerment Fuels Team Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-empowerment-fuels-success/) - How do the best leaders unlock extraordinary results in their teams? In this week’s episode, John Maxwell reveals how empowering others not only helps them reach their potential, but also equips them to pass on that growth beyond themselves! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into practical strategies and real-world examples to help you
- [Your Motives Matter](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-motives-matter/) - In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell explains why true leadership skills begin with Do you know why you want to lead? What drives your interactions with people? These are critical questions every leader must ask themselves for the good of those they lead — and in today’s episode, John Maxwell is
- [Great Leaders Value All People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-value-all-people/) - It's easy to value people you like. But as a leader, affirming people's worth isn't an option — even if you don't see eye to eye. In this week's episode, John Maxwell is sharing 4 practical ways you can develop the all-important skill of uplifting and valuing others! After John's lesson, Mark Cole challenges you with
- [What to Expect When You Take the High Road](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-what-to-expect/) - Leading on the high road will always cost more than you think — but it will always be worth it. In this week's episode, John Maxwell prepares you for the price of leading with integrity and conviction! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share practical takeaways from John's insights so you can apply
- [Acknowledge Your Humanness](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-acknowledge-your-humanness/) - Brené Brown said, “Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it’s the thing that’s really preventing us from taking flight.” And in this week's episode, John Maxwell is showing how that's true — and how acknowledging your flaws frees you to become a high road
- [The Speaker's Edge Podcast](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-speakers-edge-podcast/) - Discover The Speaker’s Edge—your pathway to becoming a confident, compelling communicator. Whether you’re sharing a message from the stage, leading a team, or inspiring change, this podcast equips you with practical tools to connect, influence, and leave a lasting impact. With expert guidance and actionable insights, you'll master the art of speaking with clarity, purpose,
- [Strength and Resilience in Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-resilient/) - Whether you’re leading in difficult times or in the best of times, this episode is one that will encourage you and give you the energy you need to keep going! In this episode, John Maxwell shares 4 powerful statements that will inspire strength and resilience in your leadership. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci
- [Developing the Character of a Winner](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-develop-character/) - As John Maxwell says, “Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.” Today’s lesson from John is all about how you can help your people cultivate the character of a winner in their own lives and leadership! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to talk about what John has talked
- [Expectations and Preferences of the Different Generations](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/expectations-and-preferences-of-the-different-generations/) - Generations at Work is the must-listen podcast for leaders and professionals bridging today’s generational workplace divide. Hosted by Dr. Tim Elmore and Susan Davis, each episode delivers expert insights, real-world stories, and strategies to foster collaboration, improve communication, and drive success—helping you build bridges, not walls, between generations.
- [How to Be a Leader People Love to Follow](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-love-to-follow/) - Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a leader that people love to follow? This episode is for you! John C. Maxwell shares a lesson that will help you develop a culture where people feel valued, inspired, and empowered. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to discuss what John
- [6 Steps to Successful Personal Change (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-successful-change-part-2/) - "You're responsible for the changes that you make in your life. But the good news is you can make the changes you need to make in your life." In this part 2 episode of our series on successful change, John is equipping you with the insight you need to pivot your performance for good! After John’s
- [Stop Meaning Well, Start Living Well](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-living-well/) - In this episode, John C. Maxwell teaches the essential shift from good intentions to intentional living. You’ll learn how discipline, accountability, and daily action can transform your leadership and your life. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss how to apply these principles personally and professionally—from conquering passivity to leading with clarity and
- [Lead to Give, Not to Get](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-lead-to-give/) - In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell explains why true leadership skills begin with a mindset of giving, not getting. You’ll discover how to build a culture rooted in gratitude, accountability, and service—principles that drive long-term employee motivation and healthy growth. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share stories of
- [Quiet Confidence: Leading Without the Applause](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-quiet-confidence/) - If your confidence is determined by validation, your performance will be, too. In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John is sharing 4 keys to shifting from reliance on recognition to resilient self-assurance! After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss his insights to help you apply them directly for your life and
- [How to Make Your Future Bigger than Your Past](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-future-bigger/) - Your past doesn’t define your potential—it prepares you for it. In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell teaches how to make your future bigger than your past through intentional growth, goal setting, and positive thinking techniques. Discover how to transform mistakes into momentum, cultivate a success mindset, and stay focused on
- [The Future Begins with Z with Tim Elmore and John Maxwell](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-future-begins-with-z/) - 75% of managers report that Gen Z is the toughest generation to lead, and 30% have fired a Gen Z employee within a month of hiring them. Can you relate? Gen Z is in the workforce and they’re here to stay – so tune in to today’s bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast to
- [6 Steps to Successful Personal Change (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-successful-change/) - Where does change begin, and how can you make it last? This is the question at the heart of intentional growth – and in today’s episode, John Maxwell has the answer for you! Tune in to learn 3 of the 6 steps to successful personal change. Stick around after John’s lesson for Mark Cole’s and
- [Rules of Resilience with Valorie Burton](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-rules-of-resilience/) - IHow ready are you to handle life’s curveballs, fast balls, and strike-outs? Resilience is your key to getting by in difficult times and growing into thriving in the good. In this bonus episode, Mark Cole and guest host Jared Cagle are joined by Maxwell Leadership mentor and thought leader Valorie Burton to dive into the
- [A Leader Sees More and Before (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-more-and-before-part-2/) - In order to lead the way, you have to see where you’re heading. In this week’s episode, we’re diving back into John Maxwell’s two-part series helping leaders cast vision for their team! After John’s insights, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share their experiences and analysis to help you see – and seize – your organization’s
- [A Leader Sees More and Before (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-more-and-before/) - Listen to part 2 here: Leaders – are you practicing the “cycle of success,” or are you limited by a lack of vision? In this week’s episode, John is giving you some of his most powerful insights on how leaders can master the abundance mindset and pass it along to those they lead! After his
- [What Happens When You Help Others Win](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-help-others-win/) - The first step toward helping someone become their best is to help them believe that they can. In this week’s episode, John Maxwell shares the influential power of giving others a win! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson unpack his insights so you can apply them directly to your life and leadership. Key
- [Write Your Own Story](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-write-your-story/) - What story are you writing with your life? In this week’s episode, John Maxwell is sharing the two pillars he lives by that have helped him create a life story of profound significance. After his lesson, Mark Cole dives into deep application so you can confidently command your life’s narrative. Key takeaways: You have the
- [How to Embrace Intentional Living](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-intentional-living/) - If you want to achieve significance and success in life, you have to be intentional! In this episode, John C. Maxwell teaches a lesson on how you can embrace intentional living and make a difference in the lives of others. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to talk about what John
- [3 Things Every Leader Needs to Thrive](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-3-things-leaders-need/) - 3 things every leader needs, 2 longtime leadership experts, 1 can’t-miss bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. In this episode, John Maxwell joins Mark Cole (live!) for a powerful discussion with author and speaker Jon Gordon. You’ll discover the three key elements that every leader needs to thrive and succeed in their journey. Key
- [How to Live with Purpose Every Day](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-live-with-purpose/) - Your anchor, your North Star, your wings, and your why – in today’s episode, John is sharing a lesson that will help you find the foundation of all these things: your purpose. Discover practical steps and powerful insights for living every day with intention and discipline. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole offers his perspective on
- [Discipline Keeps You Growing](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-keeps-you-growing/) - As John C. Maxwell says, “Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing.” In this episode, John is sharing a lesson on the importance of consistency in leadership and being intentional with adding value to others every day! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson break down John's insights and give you practical
- [How to Increase Your Focus](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-increase-focus/) - “Traction is always good; distraction is always bad.” Wondering how you can maintain your focus in leadership, even during challenging times? In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing 5 things to put behind you and 5 things to put before you that will help you fix your energy on the things that matter most! After
- [Live Life Rich](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-live-life-rich/) - Living life rich is about so much more than the number at the bottom of your bank statement. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle discuss freedom – financial, emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual – with speaker, coach, and financial expert Marissa Nehlsen! She’s sharing her framework for
- [Do You Have Destination Disease?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-destination-disease/) - Are you suffering from a case of destination disease? Symptoms include a quiet complacency, a decreased drive, a sense of “having arrived.” In today’s episode, John Maxwell is sharing 4 keys to defeat destination disease and recover your desire for constant improvement. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson unpack John's insights to help
- [Leadership Rhythm: When to Push, Pull, or Be Patient](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leadership-rhythm/) - Ever wondered what dancing and effective leadership have in common? It’s all about rhythm. In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing how you can know when to push your people, when to pull them, and when to be patient with them in the process. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about what
- [Strategies to Stop Complacency](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-stop-complacency/) - When you’re tempted to stop moving forward, there are a few key strategies that will keep you going — and John Maxwell is sharing those strategies in this episode! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to discuss what John has talked about and help you practically apply it to your life
- [From Drift to Drive](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-drift-to-drive/) - There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drift through life and those who take ownership of their journey. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle are joined by Chris Robinson, who’s sharing the story behind his brand-new book, and how it can help you
- [The Value of Going First](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-going-first/) - Leaders see more than others see and they see before others see — but often, that comes with taking action before being understood. Want to be a standout leader? John Maxwell shares how you can in this week’s episode featuring 3 key values of going first! After his lesson, Mark Cole reflects on what John
- [Success Strategy Questions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-strategy-questions/) - Activity does not equal productivity. Are your actions strategic enough to be effective? In this episode, John C. Maxwell is sharing 5 strategy questions to ask yourself if you want to lead successfully! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to discuss what John has shared and help you practically apply it
- [All's Well That Begins Well](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-begins-well/) - Plato said, “The beginning is the most important part of the work” -- and in today’s episode, John Maxwell is sharing how you can set your people up for success at the start of any project! After his lesson, Mark Cole sits down to talk about John’s insights and give you practical advice on how
- [Accountability Makes You Better](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-accountability-better/) - If you want to improve your life, you have to be accountable to somebody. This week, John Maxwell is sharing a lesson on the importance of accountability — because it’s the key to improvement! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to have a conversation on accountability and what John has shared,
- [What You Focus on Expands (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-what-you-focus-on-expands-part-2/) - If what you focus on expands and what you put behind you shrinks, your focus impacts the trajectory of your leadership. This week, we’re continuing our two-part series where John Maxwell shares 4 things that you should focus on! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss John’s insights and give you practical ways
- [What You Focus on Expands (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-what-you-focus-on-expands/) - Listen to part 2 here: If what you focus on expands and what you put behind you shrinks, what should you be focusing on in your leadership? This week, we’re starting a two-part series where John Maxwell answers this question and gives you 4 things that you need to put in front of you! After
- [The Value of Contextual Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-contextual-leadership/) - No matter what your leadership looks like, the more context you have, the better a leader you are to those around you. In this episode, John Maxwell shares a list of 9 kinds of context that empower you to make your most effective leadership decisions! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down
- [How to Close the Thinking Gap](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-thinking-gap/) - If the greatest gap between successful and unsuccessful people is the thinking gap, how can you close it? In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing the key to shrinking the distance between where you are and where you want to be! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to talk about what
- [*Never* Hire Your Friends](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-never-hire-friends/) - If you want to love the people you work with and lead them effectively, build a community of friendship in the workplace. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole is joined by special guest Marcylle Combs to discuss her brand-new book, Never Hire Your Friends! Key takeaways: Too many people say
- [Turn Bad into Better: How to Grow From Tough Experiences](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-bad-to-better/) - How can you take something bad and make it better? In today’s episode, John C. Maxwell answers this question and shares a lesson on how you can grow from tough experiences! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to discuss what John shared and give you practical ways to apply it to
- [How to be a Relatable Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-relatable/) - The greatest way to identify with other people is to say, “I know what you’re going through.” In today’s episode, John C. Maxwell is sharing a lesson on how you can be a relatable leader for the people around you! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to have a conversation on
- [The Art of Leading Complicated People (Including Yourself) with Ryan Leak](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-complicated/) - In life and in leadership, you’ll meet complicated people. How do you work with them? Do you change them? Challenge them? Ignore them? Or is there a better way to approach them? In today’s episode, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle are joined by Ryan Leak for a special look at his new book, How to
- [Adjust Your Way to Victory](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-victory/) - The most effective coaches make powerful halftime adjustments. In this episode, John C. Maxwell explains the power of adaptability and how you can leverage it to adjust your way to victory! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson have a conversation about what John has shared and offer you practical ways to apply what
- [Building the Business You Love with Dave Ramsey](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-business-you-love/) - We have a special episode this week on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! Mark Cole is joined by personal finance expert, best-selling author, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions, Dave Ramsey. In this episode, they discuss Dave’s latest book, Build a Business You Love, and walk through the 5 stages of business growth. Key takeaways: Time management
- [Reflect Instead of React](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-reflect/) - As John Maxwell says, all’s well that begins well and all’s well that ends well — and reflection is key to ending well! In this episode, John shares what his reflection path looks like and helps shares why reflection is so important when it comes to success in leadership. After his lesson, Mark Cole takes
- [Chapter 1: The Charismatic Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-charismatic-leader/) - When you meet a truly charismatic leader, you’ll notice one thing: they are focused on others, not themselves. In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing 3 ways you can develop your influence – and achieve significance – as you maintain your focus on others. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive into the
- [Three Indicators of an Empowering Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-empower/) - John Maxwell shares that truly great leaders make themselves replaceable by empowering the leaders around them. Do you wonder if you’re an empowering leader? Find out as John himself shares the 3 signs to look for! After his lesson, Mark Cole takes what John has shared and helps you to apply it to your life
- [Great Leaders Add Value](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-value-people/) - Good values allow leadership to rise! In this episode, John Maxwell shares a lesson on ethics in leadership and the importance of valuing people and adding value to them. After his lesson, Mark Cole analyzes John’s teaching and equips you with practical advice and application for your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Everything rises and
- [Courage to Continue](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-courage-to-continue/) - In leadership, how can you have courage to continue and keep moving forward in difficult times? John Maxwell shares a lesson in this episode that is all about courage and the important role it plays in the lives of leaders! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about what John has shared and
- [How to Attract Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-attract-leaders/) - How can you attract people to your team or organization? In this episode, John Maxwell answers this question by sharing 5 helpful tips that you can begin applying today! After his lesson, Mark Cole sits down to review what John has shared and give you practical ways to implement what you’ve learned into your life
- [Succession: A Leader's Lasting Value](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-succession/) - John Maxwell often says, “The best thing a leader can leave people is a legacy.” In this episode, John will be sharing 3 pictures that will help you develop a legacy culture for your team and organization. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to talk about what John has shared and
- [Experience Explosive Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-explosive-growth/) - Leaders and business owners – tired of working around the clock to grow your organization? In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership podcast, John is sharing 3 questions that will help you move from linear to exponential expansion – all while getting some hours back in your day. After his lesson, Mark Cole is
- [The Foundation of a Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-foundation/) - Every leader worth following builds their leadership on 3 key qualities. In this episode, find out what they are as John Maxwell shares a lesson on the foundation of great leadership! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow help you to practically apply what you’ve learned to your own life and leadership. Key takeaways:
- [5 Ways to Win With People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-win-with-others/) - If leadership is influence, then relationships are the foundation of leadership. What can you do to win with others and grow your relationships? In this episode, John Maxwell shares a lesson on 5 ways that you can do just that! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to offer you practical ways
- [Get a Return on Failure](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-return-on-failure/) - What would you attempt if you knew you would get a positive return on the failures you encounter? In this episode, John is sharing a lesson on how you can powerfully shift your perspective on failure in your life and leadership! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down and give you practical
- [How to Develop Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-how-to-develop-leaders/) - It’s one thing to have a lot of followers, but it’s much better to develop leaders! In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing a lesson on how to successfully create other leaders in your business or organization. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss what John has shared and offer you practical ways
- [Become a World-Class Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-world-class/) - In this episode, John Maxwell dives into how he became a world-class leader and offers practical steps for you to become one too! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to talk about what John has shared and help you to apply it to your own life and leadership. Key takeaways: You
- [What Serving Others Has Taught Me](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-serving-others/) - John Maxwell often says that a great leader serves others! In this episode, he’s sharing 3 things that serving others has taught him throughout his leadership journey. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to talk about servant leadership and how you can apply what John has shared to your life and
- [Characteristics of a Builder](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-builder/) - All great companies and organizations have great builders! In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing characteristics of a builder so that you know what they look like and so that you can become a builder yourself. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede talk about these characteristics and offer you practical ways to apply
- [3 Questions to Become a Better Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-better-leader/) - When John Maxwell was a freshman in college, he learned 3 questions from a professor that have shaped the way he leads today. And he’s sharing them with you in this episode! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss these questions and help you apply them to your own life and leadership. Key
- [How to Reach Your Dreams](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-reach-your-dreams/) - Happy New Year, podcast family! For a lot of us, beginning a new year means setting new goals and chasing more dreams — and this episode will help you do just that! John Maxwell is sharing a lesson from his book Put Your Dream to the Test that will help you reach the dreams and
- [Best of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast 2024](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-best-of-24/) - Merry Christmas and happy holidays, podcast family! As the year is coming to a close, we wanted to do something extra special for you and take some time to look back on a few of your favorite lessons from John Maxwell in 2024. Let’s reflect on what we’ve learned and look forward to what’s to
- [Questions to Ask When Developing Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-develop-leaders/) - There are a few key questions that John Maxwell asks when he’s beginning to develop leaders, and he’s sharing them with you in this episode! You can ask them of yourself to develop yourself as a leader, and then you can ask them of your people to develop them as well. After his lesson, Mark
- [4 Things Leaders Do Well](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-do-well/) - What is it that effective leaders do that gets them “out of the people pile?” In this episode, John Maxwell answers that question and shares 4 things that great leaders do well! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss how you can take what you’ve learned, apply it to your life and leadership,
- [How to Create a Growth Environment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-growth-environment/) - What does it take to have a growth environment? John Maxwell answers this question in today’s episode and gives helpful advice on how leaders can create an environment of growth in their own lives and businesses! After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss some practical ways to apply what you’ve learned to your
- [The Key to Improving Your Life](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-key-to-improving-life/) - To lead successfully, reach your potential, and leave a lasting legacy, you have to live intentionally! In this episode, John Maxwell will help you figure out how to create your life by choice, not by chance. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to give you practical ways to apply what you’ve
- [How Leaders Lift Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leaders-lift-others/) - Leaders lift others! And in this episode, John Maxwell shares a list of five things that will help you answer the question, “How do I lift others?” After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about how you can apply what you’ve learned to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: People that live a
- [What All Leaders Have in Common](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-what-all-leaders-have-in-common/) - All leaders have two things in common: they see more, and they see before. In today’s episode, John Maxwell is going to give you 4 takeaways that will help you to learn how to expand your leadership vision so you can equip your team for the big picture! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris
- [Redefine the Problem](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-redefine-problem/) - Being able to recognize problems and see them as opportunities for success is transformational for leadership! In today’s episode, John Maxwell teaches on how to define problems and use them to grow as individuals and as leaders. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share some of their takeaways and help you apply it
- [How to be a REAL Success (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-real-success-2/) - Looking to become a more effective leader and add more value to others? This episode is packed with leadership insights and personal growth strategies! John Maxwell, renowned leadership expert, shares two of the final four principles that will help you grow both personally and professionally. By focusing on these key areas, you’ll improve your leadership
- [How to be a REAL Success (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-real-success/) - Click here for Part 2! In this episode, leadership expert John Maxwell shares the first two of four transformative lessons that can significantly improve your life and leadership. Drawing from his years of experience and learning from leaders ahead of him, John reveals actionable insights to elevate your personal growth. Following John's lesson, Mark Cole
- [Mindset Matters](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-mindset-matters/) - Your mindset shapes your success in life and leadership! In this episode, world-renowned leadership expert John Maxwell delves into why mindset matters and reveals practical steps to help you become a leader who thinks with clarity, effectiveness, and purpose. Learn how shifting your thoughts can transform your leadership approach and impact. After John's insightful lesson,
- [How to Develop an Abundance Mindset](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-abundance-mindset/) - What you focus on expands, so learning how to develop an abundance mindset is vital to leading effectively and successfully! In today’s episode, John Maxwell is going to show you what thinking abundantly looks like so you can master this critical skill. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to discuss John’s
- [The Best Thing You Can Do For Yourself and Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-best-thing-for-you/) - Some of the best advice that John Maxwell has received throughout his leadership journey has been from his father, and today, he’s sharing that advice with you! In this episode, John is passing on some of the most transformative insights from his own mentor on success and adding value. After his lesson, Mark Cole and
- [The Power of 5](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-power-of-5/) - The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda! In this episode, John Maxwell shares 5 things that help you make your goals a reality when you do them daily. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about the power of these 5 to-do list items and help you to apply
- [Effective Ways to Grow Your People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-grow-your-people/) - As John Maxwell shares in this episode, “The most effective way to grow an organization is to grow the people in it.” But how can you do that in your organization and with your people? John answers that question in today’s lesson by giving 7 different practices of growing people so that you can begin
- [6 Pictures of Transformation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-pictures-of-transformation/) - In order for transformation to take place, you must first know what it looks like. In today’s episode, John Maxwell shows you the 6 pictures of transformation so that you can visualize it and bring it about among those you influence. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about these 6 pictures and
- [Become a Leader-Communicator](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leader-communicator/) - As John Maxwell says, “A leader that can communicate maximizes his or her leadership potential.” Communication is a multiplier of potential. That means today’s lesson from John on becoming an effective leader-communicator will help you exponentially increase your impact! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede sit down to talk about what they’ve learned
- [If John Maxwell Could Spend the Day With You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-day-with-john-maxwell/) - Have you ever thought about what spending a day with John Maxwell would be like? Well, in this week’s episode, John gives you insight into questions and thoughts he would share with you! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to discuss John’s thoughts and equip you with practical ways to apply
- [10 Traits Successful Leaders Possess](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-traits-of-successful-leaders/) - Have you ever wondered how you can find potential leaders? Do you want to know if you have potential leaders on your team? Then this episode is for you! This week, John C. Maxwell shares 10 traits that successful leaders have in common so that you have a picture of what a leader looks like
- [A Leader's Greatest Enemy](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leaders-greatest-enemy/) - What happens when a leader has too much pride? In today’s episode, John C. Maxwell talks about the problems that pride causes so that you can reflect on and assess yourself and your leadership. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss these problems and give you practical ways to apply what you’ve learned
- [Momentum Breakers vs. Momentum Makers (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-momentum-makers-2/) - Momentum can either make or break you, so how can you become someone who utilizes momentum in their leadership? This week, we're continuing our two-part series where John C. Maxwell shares 10 differences between Momentum Breakers and Momentum Makers! After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede talk about these differences and how you can
- [Momentum Breakers vs. Momentum Makers (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-momentum-makers/) - Momentum has the power to be your greatest asset, but not having momentum has the power to be your biggest enemy. So, what makes and breaks momentum in leadership? This week, we're beginning a brand-new two-part series where John C. Maxwell shares the differences between Momentum Breakers and Momentum Makers! After John’s lesson, Mark Cole
- [4 Qualities of a Team Player](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-team-player/) - If you’ve ever asked the question, “What does a team player look like?” this episode is for you! This week on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell shares the four qualities of a team player that you can look for in your leadership, or that you can apply to your life as well. After
- [The Leadership Shift from Managing People to Developing People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-matt-tressider-leadr/) - Mark Cole invites Matt Tresidder, CEO and co-founder of Leadr, to share his journey and the importance of feedback and people development in leadership. Matt shares all about the Leadr platform and how it helps leaders develop their teams and create a culture of growth and productivity. Key takeaways: Developing people and teams should be
- [Significance and Selfishness](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-significance-selfishness/) - Are you taking the road of significance, or are you taking the road of selfishness? In today’s episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell shares a lesson about how you can determine which road you are going to take in your leadership! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson help you to
- [Overcoming Instead of Being Overcome (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-overcoming-2/) - This week, we’re finishing our two-part series on overcoming instead of being overcome! Last week, John C. Maxwell shared the first two R’s that people who give up are usually beat up by (Regret and Resentment) so that you can recognize those things in your leadership and work towards overcoming them. This week, John shares
- [Overcoming Instead of Being Overcome (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-overcoming/) - When difficult times happen in life or in leadership, it can be tempting to want to give up instead of keep going. That’s why on today’s episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we’re starting a brand new 2-part series on overcoming instead of being overcome. In today’s lesson, John C. Maxwell shares 4 R’s that
- [Success: Keep It Simple](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-success-simple/) - Simplicity is the key to communicating direction clearly and effectively to those you lead. So, the question is, what does “simple” look like in leadership and how can you achieve it? John C. Maxwell is going to teach you all about this in today’s episode! After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about
- [Leadership Blind Spots](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leadership-blind-spots/) - Even though having blind spots is a normal part of life, there’s a choice that everyone has to make: are you going to acknowledge the areas that you need to grow in and take action, or are you going to continue to be unaware and stay where you are? In today’s episode, John C. Maxwell
- [Leaving a Legitimate Leadership Legacy](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leadership-legacy/) - What legacy will you leave behind? In this episode, John C. Maxwell shares four standards that you can embrace in order to leave a legitimate leadership legacy to the people you lead! After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede come together to talk about what they learned and how you can apply it to
- [Platitudes and Attitudes](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-platitudes-attitudes/) - As John C. Maxwell says, “One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.” As John C. Maxwell says, “One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and
- [How to Lead in Difficult Times](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-difficult-times/) - How would you handle yourself and others in times of crisis? Today’s episode will not only help you answer that but will also help you navigate leading well when difficult times come. A crisis will either put leaders on top or topple them to the bottom, so John C. Maxwell shares a lesson that will
- [Questions to Ask the Leader in the Mirror](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-questions-to-ask-in-the-mirror/) - In leadership, it’s important to take a step back and ask a few key questions that will help you reflect on where you’ve been and then look forward to what’s next. That’s exactly what we’re talking about in this week’s episode! John C. Maxwell shares key questions that every leader must ask themselves when it
- [High Road Leadership (Part 4)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-high-road-leadership-4/) - This week, we conclude our four-part series on John Maxwell’s new book, High Road Leadership! John Maxwell discusses the concept of emotional capacity and the importance of developing the ability to respond to adversity, failure, criticism, and pressure in positive ways. He emphasizes the need to do hard things for the sake of getting them
- [High Road Leadership (Part 3)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-high-road-leadership-3/) - We are just one week away from John Maxwell’s newest book launch, High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together In a World that Divides. This week, John Maxwell and Mark Cole share just how transformational this book will be to your leadership. But, only if you put it into action. Be sure to pre-order your copy
- [The 4 Dimensions of Culture with Greg Cagle](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-four-dimensions-culture/) - In this BONUS episode, Maxwell Leadership Facilitator and Coach, Greg Cagle, chats with Mark Cole about The 4 Dimensions of Culture and how they impact the overall performance of an organization. They also highlight the significance of culture in navigating adversity and capturing opportunities. Greg shares that culture is about how we think, act, and
- [High Road Leadership (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-high-road-leadership-2/) - This week is part 2 of our series on John Maxwell’s new book, High Road Leadership! Last week, John talked about this journey in leadership and his passion for adding value to others through values-based, people-centric, servant leadership. This week, he discusses the need for leaders who bring people together instead of dividing them. He
- [High Road Leadership (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-high-road-leadership/) - Listen to Part 2 here: Listen to Part 3 here: Listen to Part 4 here: John Maxwell’s new book, High Road Leadership, releases this May! So, this week, we begin a new four-part series in which John and Mark shares some insight from the book as well as additional content not in the book! We’re
- [Do You Have What It Takes (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-what-it-takes-2/) - If you’ve ever asked the question, “Do I have what it takes?”, this episode is for you! This week, John C. Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow continue a new two-part series on questions leaders can ask themselves to know if they have what it takes to begin a new venture in their organization or
- [Do You Have What It Takes (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-what-it-takes/) - Listen to Part 2 here: So, you’re starting something new? I bet one big question rolling around in your mind is, “Do I have what it takes?” This week, John C. Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow start a new two-part series on questions leaders can ask themselves to know if they have what it
- [Episode 300! Looking Back At Your Favorite Episodes](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-episode-300/) - Thank you for 300 episodes of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! We have a special episode today to celebrate this milestone! We will be highlighting key moments in the top 3 most popular episodes and sharing insights we’ve learned over the past six years since we launched the podcast. We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t
- [Cisco Executive Rachel Barger says: Always keep an open door](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/cisco-executive-rachel-barger-says-always-keep-an-open-door/) - Rachel Barger Cisco Executive says: Always keep an open door Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 173 Despite being a standout athlete in field hockey for the University of Delaware and Team USA, and a successful business leader who now applies her competitive spirit and teamwork skills to lead a dynamic Cisco team across 17
- [Give Your Best to Your Best](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-give-your-best/) - In order to raise up leaders, you have to give the best of yourself to your best people! This week, John Maxwell teaches about how to raise up good leaders by giving your best to the people you lead. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss the lesson and give you practical ways
- [Making Great Decisions (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-great-decisions-2/) - Leadership hinges on the quality of decisions we make, and in today's discussion, John Maxwell brings to light the traps that threaten our decision-making processes, such as procrastination and a tendency to say yes to every demand. It's crucial to recognize that options exist in every scenario, and by maintaining this awareness, leaders can navigate
- [Former P&G CEO Bob McDonald says: Leadership is the most valuable – and scarce – resource in the world.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/former-pg-ceo-bob-mcdonald-says-leadership-is-the-most-valuable-and-scarce-resource-in-the-world/) - Bob McDonald Former P&G CEO says: Leadership is the most valuable – and scarce – resource in the world. Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 172 Bob McDonald worked hard enough as a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point to graduate in the top two percent of his class, yet he
- [Making Great Decisions (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-great-decisions/) - Listen to Part 1 here: Listen to Part 2 here: The better the decisions you make, the more impact you will have in your life and in the lives of those you lead. This week, John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow begin a new two-part series on Making Great Decisions. They discuss how to
- [Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders on How to Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/deion-coach-prime-sanders-on-how-to-elevate-and-dominate-21-ways-to-win-on-and-off-the-field/) - Deion Sanders How to Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 171 Going to the dog track as a kid when he wasn’t supposed to be there and watching the “rabbits” setting the pace as the greyhounds tried to catch them gave a boy
- [Experience Breakthrough (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-breakthrough-2/) - Breakthroughs are transformative moments that shape and empower our lives. These breakthroughs often come when we challenge our limits, confront our fears, and find the strength to overcome challenges. This week, we continue to explore the journey of breakthroughs in leadership growth and the pursuit of dreams. During John’s lesson, he shares the remaining 4
- [Experience Breakthrough (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-breakthrough/) - Listen to Part 1 here: Listen to Part 2 here: This week, we kick off a two-part series on Experiencing Breakthrough! Breakthrough is the thing that separates who you are from who you want to be. And speaking of breakthrough, if you want to experience it for yourself, get your tickets to Day2Grow on March
- [Longtime Celebrity Cruises CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo: How to make your comeback stronger than your setback.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/longtime-celebrity-cruises-ceo-lisa-lutoff-perlo-how-to-make-your-comeback-stronger-than-your-setback/) - Lisa Lutoff-Perlo Longtime Celebrity Cruises CEO: How to make your comeback stronger than your setback. Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 169 Lisa Lutoff-Perlo’s ascent from an entry-level sales position to leading a multi-billion-dollar global company is a testament to her relentless drive and determination. In the years leading up to the pandemic, Lisa led
- [How to Hire the Right People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-hire-right-people/) - Jim Collins said, “People are not your most important asset; the right people are.” So, this week, John Maxwell teaches how to hire the right people. You’ll learn the 4 C’s of building a team that will take you to the next level. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to discuss John’s
- [Vistage CEO Sam Reese says: If you want to grow as a leader, box yourself in.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/vistage-ceo-sam-reese-says-if-you-want-to-grow-as-a-leader-box-yourself-in/) - Sam Reese Vistage CEO says: If you want to grow as a leader, box yourself in. Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 168 Sam Reese's high school track coach taught him that while it's important to set goals, it's even more important to follow through on them. Ill-prepared for the state championship track meet due
- [Think Ahead with Craig Groeschel](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-think-ahead-craig-groeschel/) - We have a special episode for you today! That’s because Mark Cole is joined by John Maxwell’s good friend, Craig Groeschel. Craig hosts an amazing podcast called the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, he’s a pastor, an author, and this month he’s releasing his newest book, Think Ahead: 7 Decisions You Can Make Today for the
- [Super Bowl Champion David Tyree shares lessons learned before The Helmet Catch](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/super-bowl-champion-david-tyree-shares-lessons-learned-before-the-helmet-catch/) - David Tyree Super Bowl Champion shares lessons learned before The Helmet Catch Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 167 The way New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree saw it, dropping two balls added up to a “failed practice” for a player good enough to make it to the NFL. In the practice session leading
- [10 Secrets to Success (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-secrets-to-success-2/) - Today, John Maxwell, Chris Goede and Mark Cole continue a two-part series on 10 secrets to success. After John’s lesson, Mark and Chris join to discuss how you can apply these secrets to success in your own life and leadership. Key takeaways: A minute of thought is worth more than an hour of talk Don’t
- [Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer says: To inspire feedback, start by saying: “Help me!”](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/dexcom-ceo-kevin-sayer-says-to-inspire-feedback-start-by-saying-help-me/) - Kevin Sayer Dexcom CEO says: To inspire feedback, start by saying: “Help me!” Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 166 Kevin Sayer had only been at Dexcom for a few months when he was faced with a career-defining decision: the company was set to announce the release of its new glucose monitoring device, but there
- [10 Secrets to Success (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-secrets-to-success/) - Listen to Part 1 here: Listen to Part 2 here: Today on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we begin a two-part series on 10 Secrets to Success. After John Maxwell’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to discuss the lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership. Key takeaways:
- [Value the Process](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-value-the-process/) - This week, John Maxwell teaches how to value the process when it comes to developing others. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to discuss John’s lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Follower’s math is addition Leader’s math is multiplication Value the process
- [The Heart of Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-heart-of-leadership/) - This week, John Maxwell teaches about the heart of leadership––serving people. John will share five guidelines on how to serve people well, then Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to offer some practical application for your life and leadership. Key Takeaways: “If you’ll help others get what they want, you’ll get everything in life that
- [How to Improve Every Day](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-improve-every-day/) - Happy New Year, Podcast Family! Let’s start this year off right with an inspiring lesson from John Maxwell. Today, John will teach you ten ways to ensure you’re growing every day. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow will provide some practical ways for you to apply this lesson to your own life and
- [Your Year in Review 2023](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-year-in-review-2023/) - It's that time of the year, and we're excited to bring you something truly special for our Christmas episode on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. This year, we're continuing a tradition close to John Maxwell's heart—a deep dive into his year in review process. As many of you know, John dedicates the final week of each
- [Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-growth-oriented-2/) - When you’re a growth-oriented person, there is no finish line! This week, John Maxwell, Traci Morrow, and Mark Cole continue a two-part series on how to change from being a goal-oriented person to a growth-oriented person. Key Takeaways: The growth within you will help you rise above the goals before you. If you’re ahead of
- [Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-growth-oriented/) - Listen to Part 1 here: Listen to Part 2 here: Stop asking, “How long will this take?” Start asking, “How far can I go?” This week, John Maxwell, Traci Morrow, and Mark Cole begin a two-part series on how to change from being a goal-oriented person to a growth-oriented person. Key takeaways: Improving yourself is
- [The Growing Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-growing-leader/) - Today, John Maxwell teaches three essential areas in which leaders need to grow and stretch in order to become the best leader for their people. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own life and leadership. Key takeaways: ­Great leaders have confidence in themselves
- [The Grounded Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-grounded-leader/) - John C. Maxwell teaches you three qualities of a grounded leader. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss practical ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership. Key Takeaways: Grounded leaders have a capacity for self-awareness and criticism Humble leaders revel in the accomplishments and potential of others Calling is
- [Who to Invite to Your Leadership Table](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leadership-table/) - Here in the U.S., we’re one day away from Thanksgiving! This is a holiday where those closest to us gather together and reflect on the things we’re grateful for. So, as we prepare to bring people around the dinner table, we thought we’d let John Maxwell share ten types of people that need to be
- [How Great Coaches Communicate](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-great-coaches-communicate/) - In this episode, John Maxwell teaches us how great coaches communicate! Whether you coach in sports, in business, or even in your family, this episode will give you a play book for motivating your team to reach their next level of performance. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss practical ways you can
- [Things that Don't Require Talent (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-talent-2/) - Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue their series in which John Maxwell teaches five things that don’t require talent. These are five things that every growing person must embrace to take their leadership to the next level. Last week they covered the first two points. This week they cover the remaining three. Key Takeaways: Prioritize
- [Coach K Offers Two Questions You Should Ask To Elevate Team Performance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/coach-k-offers-two-questions-you-should-ask-to-elevate-team-performance/) - Coach K Two Questions You Should Ask To Elevate Team Performance Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 160 “Never assume,” Duke coaching legend Mike Krzyzewski said, pausing for effect. Never assume the person you’ve spoken to understands you 100 percent until you see proof that your message has been received and, preferably, acted on. Too
- [Things that Don't Require Talent (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-talent/) - Listen to Part 1 here: Listen to Part 2 here: Today Mark Cole and Chris Goede begin a new two-part series in which John Maxwell teaches five things that don’t require talent. These are characteristics every growing leader must embrace to get out of what we at Maxwell Leadership call “the people pile.” If you
- [Leadership Expectations](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leadership-expectations/) - Many leaders inadvertently let external factors influence their lives. But, when we align our personal expectations for ourselves and others, we chart a course toward realizing the life we've envisioned. In this episode, John Maxwell shares insights on the crucial topic of expectations. Following John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow provide practical strategies for
- [Best-Selling Author Daniel Pink Says: We Overvalue Intensity And Undervalue Consistency.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/best-selling-author-daniel-pink-says-we-overvalue-intensity-and-undervalue-consistency/) - Daniel Pink Best-Selling Author Says: We Overvalue Intensity And Undervalue Consistency. Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 159 “Being a professional is doing what you love to do even on days you don’t love doing it,” said Daniel Pink. For Pink, this principle has a very specific metric attached to it: 500, as in 500
- [I Can't Wait with Tim Elmore](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-i-cant-wait/) - This week, Mark Cole talks with Tim Elmore about his latest book, I Can’t Wait: 52 Stories of Kids Who Changed Their World...That You Can Read Together, which releases on Nov 16. You can pre-order the book now at ICantWaitBook.com! As you may already know, Tim is the founder of Growing Leaders; he’s an incredible communicator and
- [Bonus: Be the One with Justin Prince](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-be-the-one/) - We have an exciting bonus episode for you today! In this episode, Mark Cole talks with Justin Price about his new book Be the One: The Universal Roadmap to Create, Design, and Live an Unforgettable Life. Justin has built five multimillion-dollar businesses, and has generated over two billion dollars in revenue, and today he’s here
- [Bigger on the Inside](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-bigger-on-the-inside/) - This week, John Maxwell shares how leaders can be bigger on the inside than they are on the outside. John says that when you're bigger on the inside than you are on the outside, over time, you become bigger on the outside. Key takeaways: Inside-out leaders are inspired by others. The role of humility in
- [SMAC Entertainment CEO Constance Schwartz-Morini says: If you aren’t invited to the table, create your own.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/smac-entertainment-ceo-constance-schwartz-morini-says-if-you-arent-invited-to-the-table-create-your-own/) - Never Miss An Episode You will receive a FREE chapter from Don's best-selling book on GREAT TEAMS when you subscribe. Subscribe
- [Love + Work with Marcus Buckingham](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-love-and-work/) - Marcus Buckingham is back on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! Join Marcus and Chris Goede as they discuss Marcus’ new book, Love + Work*, and get a sneak peak into what you’ll get to experience at Live2Lead! By the way, Live2Lead is just two days away. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this epic event!
- [Born to Shine with Kendra Scott](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-born-to-shine/) - We are thrilled to introduce you to our guest this week, Kendra Scott. Kendra is a celebrated fashion designer and businesswoman known for founding the Kendra Scott jewelry and lifestyle brand. She started her company which is now a global fashion brand with just $500. That does not happen without incredible leadership skills, tenacity, and
- [Former NFL QB Christian Ponder says: In moments of transition,focus on these four things](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/former-nfl-qb-christian-ponder-says-in-moments-of-transitionfocus-on-these-four-things/) - Christian Ponder Former NFL QB says: In moments of transition,focus on these four things Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 157 Christian Ponder tells the story told to him by his father about legendary Florida State University football coach Bobby Bowden, who coached the Seminoles to two National Championships during his tenure from 1976 to
- [Leveling Up with Ryan Leak](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leveling-up-ryan-leak/) - This week, Mark Cole is delighted to be joined by Ryan Leak, an accomplished author, speaker, leadership coach, and filmmaker. Ryan captivated our audience as a featured speaker at our recent IMC event in Orlando, leaving us eager for more of his insights. We are excited to announce that he will be back with us
- [How Leaders Make the Tough Call](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-tough-call/) - John Maxwell shares eight ways to help leaders like you navigate making your next tough decision. This could be exactly what you need for breakthrough. Then Traci Morrow and Mark Cole share helpful and practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own leadership. Key takeaways: “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once
- [Entertainment Mogul Scooter Braun asks: Why not you?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/entertainment-mogul-scooter-braun-asks-why-not-you/) - Scooter Braun Entertainment Mogul asks: Why not you? Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 156 In this edition of our Corporate Competitor Podcast, Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader Don Yaeger sits down with Scooter Braun, CEO of HYBE America, and founder of SB Projects, to discuss times when we need to lose our fear and ask, “Why
- [Leadership Landmines (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leadership-landmines-2/) - Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue our series on Leadership Landmines. Last week John Maxwell taught the first 5 landmines, and this week he’ll teach you landmines 6-10. These are areas of leadership that, if neglected, can cost you, your culture, and your organization dearly. But if you can learn how to avoid them, you can take your
- [Leadership Landmines (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leadership-landmines/) - Listen to Part 1 here: Listen to Part 2 here: Mark Cole and Chris Goede begin a new series in which John Maxwell teaches on 10 Leadership Landmines. These are areas of leadership that, if neglected, can cost you, your culture, and your organization dearly. So, let’s learn what they are and how to avoid
- [Beacon Pointe CEO Shannon Eusey asks: Do you welcome a little bit of combat?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/beacon-pointe-ceo-shannon-eusey-asks-do-you-welcome-a-little-bit-of-combat/) - Shannon Eusey Beacon Pointe CEO asks: Do you welcome a little bit of combat? Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 155 Sometimes sports teaches us the simplest of virtues such as plain old toughness and the instinct to grind it out win or lose. That’s certainly what Shannon Eusey’s high school volleyball coach, Charlie, taught
- [A Leadership Attitude Adjustment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-attitude-adjustment/) - Today, John Maxwell shares four thoughts on how leaders need to adjust their attitude to create powerful, positive change in their organizations and communities. After John’s lesson, Traci Morrow will join Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Does your attitude determine the
- [Atomic Habits with James Clear](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-atomic-habits-james-clear/) - We are so excited to bring you this special episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast in which we invite James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, to discuss how to transform our lives through the habits we form. James will be one of the featured speakers at Day to Grow this coming Monday in Orlando, Florida!
- [Super Bowl Champion Michael Oher offers advice for When Your Back’s Against the Wall](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/super-bowl-champion-michael-oher-offers-advice-for-when-your-backs-against-the-wall/) - Michael Oher Super Bowl Champion offers advice for When Your Back’s Against the Wall Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 154 It seems some stories will always maintain their place in the public consciousness; Michael Oher's is one of them. Even though his NFL career is over and the film version of his childhood, The
- [Communicate Like a Leader: Live with Roddy Galbraith](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-communicate/) - In the third of four stops on our Maxwell Leadership City Tour, Mark Cole and international speaker and communication expert, Roddy Galbraith, talk about how to communicate like a great leader. Everyone has something to say, but not everyone knows how to communicate it. Key takeaways: The better we get at communicating, the better we
- [Chicago Cubs Co-Owner Todd Ricketts says: Never expect anything you don’t earn.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-co-owner-todd-ricketts-says-never-expect-anything-you-dont-earn/) - Todd Ricketts Chicago Cubs Co-Owner says: Never expect anything you don’t earn. Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 153 For Todd Ricketts, business is most definitely a family affair. Ricketts is a prominent businessman and investor who serves on the board of directors at TD Ameritrade, a company founded by his father, and a board
- [Make Your Future Bigger Than Your Past](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-bigger-future/) - In this episode, John Maxwell shares five thoughts on how to make your future bigger than your past. Then, Traci Morrow will join Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Daily we are either repairing or preparing The future can be written People
- [A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-minute-to-think/) - Today, Juliet Funt joins the podcast to talk about how to unleash your talent by eliminating unnecessary busywork. Mark Cole dives in with Juliet to discover why this concept is hard for leaders to embrace and what practices leaders can implement to gain the “white space” needed to have a healthier and more innovative culture.
- [Performance Psychologist Jim Loehr says: Know your stress limit so you don’t come apart](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/performance-psychologist-jim-loehr-says-know-your-stress-limit-so-you-dont-come-apart/) - Jim Loehr Performance Psychologist says: Know your stress limit so you don’t come apart Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 152 Some people are so good at what they do, and what they do is so important to so many people, that everyone wants to hear what they have to say. Jim Loehr is one
- [Developing the Entrepreneur Within You: Live with Chris Robinson](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-entrepreneur/) - In this episode, Mark Cole is joined by speaker and EVP of Entrepreneurial Solutions Group at Maxwell Leadership, Chris Robinson, to discuss developing the entrepreneur within you! This episode was recorded live during the second stop of the Maxwell Leadership City Tour in Houston, TX and features an audience of Maxwell Leadership Certified Team members!
- [The Power of a Positive Mind: Live with Valorie Burton](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-positive-mind/) - On this episode, Mark Cole is joined by Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader, author, and life coach Valorie Burton to discuss the power of a positive mind. This episode was recorded live during the first stop of the Maxwell Leadership City Tour in Atlanta, GA and features an audience of Maxwell Leadership Certified Team members. Tune
- [Blue Angel Pilot turned Navy Federal Executive Keith Hoskins says: Compartmentalization isn’t always a bad thing](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/blue-angel-pilot-turned-navy-federal-executive-keith-hoskins-says-compartmentalization-isnt-always-a-bad-thing/) - Keith Hoskins Blue Angel Pilot turned Navy Federal Executive says: Compartmentalization isn’t always a bad thing Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 151 Eleven million spectators experience the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Air Show each year. In 1971, one of those spectators was five-year-old Keith Hoskins. As the F-4 Phantom jets flew overhead, he told
- [Living Life Usefully](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-living-life-usefully/) - John Maxwell teaches three factors that determine if you are living life usefully. After John’s lesson, Chris Goede joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership. Key takeaways from this lesson: Relationships help us to define who we are and what we can become. Over
- [Ten Stages of a Successful Dream (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-ten-stages-of-a-dream-2/) - Today, John Maxwell teaches part two of Ten Stages of a Successful Dream. After John’s lesson, Traci Morrow joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership. Key takeaways from this episode: Does the dream make the person or does the person make the dream? Working
- [EY Americas Center for Board Matters Leader Kris Pederson says: You can grow professionally through the power of saying “yes"](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/ey-americas-center-for-board-matters-leader-kris-pederson-says-you-can-grow-professionally-through-the-power-of-saying-yes/) - Kris Pederson EY Americas Center for Board Matters Leader says: You can grow professionally through the power of saying “yes" Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 150 Growing up in southern California as the daughter of a professional lifeguard, EY’s Kris Pederson learned how to swim against a strong current, a skill that also helped
- [Ten Stages of a Successful Dream (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-ten-stages-of-a-dream/) - Listen to Part 1 here: Listen to Part 2 here: John Maxwell teaches part one of a new two-part series on 10 stages of a successful dream. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life, leadership, and your own dreams. Key
- [Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-fear/) - Today, John Maxwell is going to teach you ten ways to constructively face your fears. A few key points from this lesson: Most fear is not based upon fact; it is based upon feeling Leaders should focus on things they can control, not things they can’t control Feed the right emotion and starve the wrong
- [Infosys Consulting CEO Andrew Duncan says: To lead you must stay humble](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/infosys-ceo-andrew-duncan-says-to-lead-you-must-stay-humble/) - Andrew Duncan Infosys Consulting CEO says: To lead you must stay humble Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 149 One of the questions we always ask our guests on the podcast involves how they turn a group of individuals into a high-performing team whose members share more than a business card with the same logo.
- [How to Put People In Their Place](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-put-people-in-their-place/) - Today we’re talking about how to put people in their place. No, not like that! This is about how to put the right people in the right place in your organization. See, you might have all-star players on your team, but if they’re not in positions that utilize their strengths, passions, and know-how, your business
- [Visa Global Sponsorship Strategy SVP Andrea Fairchild says: Behind every number there is a story](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/visa-global-sponsorship-strategy-svp-andrea-fairchild-says-behind-every-number-there-is-a-story/) - Andrea Fairchild Visa Global Sponsorship Strategy SVP says: Behind every number there is a story Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 148 Andrea Fairchild remembers the moment in Brazil as though it was yesterday. “It was early in my career and I was traveling with Nike as the company was preparing for the World Cup,”
- [Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon with Ron Simmons](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-little-red-wagon/) - Today we’re excited to invite Mark Cole and John Maxwell’s good friend, Ron Simmons, onto the podcast. Ron has many years of leadership experience, and he shares some of the most important lessons he’s learned in his new book, Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon. You, our listeners, should also be excited about this
- [P.F. Changs CEO Damola Adamolekun says: Start your day with a conquest](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/p-f-changs-ceo-damola-adamolekun-says-start-your-day-with-a-conquest/) - Damola Adamolekun P.F. Changs CEO says: Start your day with a conquest Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 147 Leave it to a former college football player to feel better after he’s gotten a win under his belt – even if it means getting up at the crack of dawn to log some road work
- [How to Have Job Security (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-job-security-2/) - This week, we continue our two-part series on How to Have Job Security! During economic uncertainty, employees and leaders are asking two big questions: “How can I make sure my job is secure?”, and “Do I have the right people on my team?” This series will help you answer both questions! After John’s lesson, Mark
- [Virgin Voyages President & CEO Tom McAlpin asks: Do you know the gap in your customers’ experience that they are missing?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/virgin-voyages-president-ceo-tom-mcalpin-asks-do-you-know-the-gap-in-your-customers-experience-that-they-are-missing/) - Tom McAlpin Virgin Voyages President & CEO asks: Do you know the gap in your customers’ experience that they are missing? Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 146 If you had a hunch that the world of commercial cruises was hyper-competitive, you’d find confirmation from industry veteran Tom McAlpin. The former executive of Disney Cruise
- [How to Have Job Security (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-job-security/) - Listen to Part 1 here: Listen to Part 2 here: This week, we begin a brand-new, two-part series on How to Have Job Security! This lesson is for two kinds of people: 1) People who want to be invaluable to their company 2) Leaders who want to recruit invaluable people to their company If my
- [The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-16-laws-of-communication/) - We have a very exciting episode for you today! John Maxwell joins Mark Cole to discuss John’s new book, The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication! You’ll learn how Mark has been a case study in the principles in this book throughout the years John has coached him to be a more effective communicator. You’ll learn
- [Savannah Bananas Owner Jesse Cole says: At heart I am still a kid just trying to make my dad proud.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/savannah-bananas-owner-jesse-cole-says-at-heart-i-am-still-a-kid-just-trying-to-make-my-dad-proud/) - Jesse Cole Savannah Bananas Owner says: At heart I am still a kid just trying to make my dad proud. Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 144 Many of Jesse Cole’s warmest memories include two things: his father who raised him after his parents divorced, and baseball, which the two of them played in the
- [The Optimistic Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-optimistic-leader/) - Today, John Maxwell shares a lesson on The Optimistic Leader. You see, aligning yourself with an optimistic mindset can help you be a better leader and lead to greater levels of success in your organization. But applying optimism to your daily mindset is easier said than done. So, let John Maxwell show you the way.
- [Involta President & CEO Jim Buie says: The answers you receive are only as effective as the questions you ask.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/involta-president-ceo-jim-buie-says-the-answers-you-receive-are-only-as-effective-as-the-questions-you-ask/) - Jim Buie Involta President & CEO says: The answers you receive are only as effective as the questions you ask. Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 143 A lot of businesses bill themselves as “customer-focused” or “customer-centric,” while other companies emphasize their “team-first” approach to leadership. Jim Buie, the president and CEO of Involta, an
- [Moving from Dependence to Independence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-independence/) - As John Maxwell says in today’s lesson, “The more we grow, the more we know we need to grow.” As we develop ourselves, our awareness of the areas in which we need to improve expands. So, in today’s episode, John teaches something that author Ken Blanchard calls “the four development levels that move people from
- [Ashley Furniture EVP Drew Maddux asks: Are you suffering from “destination disease?”](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/ashley-furniture-evp-drew-maddux-asks-are-you-suffering-from-destination-disease/)
- [5 Questions Every Resilient Leader Asks Themselves](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-5-questions-every-resilient-leader-asks/) - Today you are in for quite a treat because one of our Maxwell Leadership Thought Leaders, Valorie Burton, is going to teach you about how to coach yourself by asking five questions. These questions are ones that every resilient leaders asks themselves. If you’re not familiar with Valorie, she is a life strategist and world-renowned speaker.
- [GOLFTEC CEO Joe Assell says: It is not about the quantity of people you know, but the quality of the relationship.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/golftec-ceo-joe-assell-says-it-is-not-about-the-quantity-of-people-you-know-but-the-quality-of-the-relationship/) - Joe Assell GOLFTEC CEO says: It is not about the quantity of people you know, but the quality of the relationship. Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 141 When Joe Assell was an undergraduate student at Mississippi State, he competed for a prized summer internship at Cherry Hills, the legendary golf course just outside Denver.
- [Leaders Make It Happen](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leaders-make-it-happen/) - John Maxwell says, “Leadership is influence––nothing more, nothing less.” Carly Fiorina says, “Leadership is problem solving.” John Quincy Adams said a leader is someone whose actions “inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more.” In other words, one of the greatest skills leaders possess is the ability to get things done––the
- [Longtime Apple and Burberry Executive Angela Ahrendts reminds us we are all in the "people business.”](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/longtime-apple-and-burberry-executive-angela-ahrendts-reminds-us-we-are-all-in-the-people-business/) - Angela Ahrendts Longtime Apple and Burberry Executive reminds us we are all in the "people business.” Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 140 When journalists ask Angela Ahrendts about how she made the transition from being CEO of one of the most recognized fashion brands in the world, Burberry, to the senior vice president position
- [The Potential Question (Live at Personal Growth Day)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-potential-question/) - Podcast family! We have a very special episode for you today! On March 13th, 1,800 growth-minded leaders and coaches gathered together in Orlando, FL for Personal Growth Day. And, we recorded a live podcast that, if applied, has the potential to change your life. Not kidding! In this episode, John Maxwell teaches on the Potential
- [Equitable President Nick Lane asks: How do you keep score?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/equitable-president-nick-lane-asks-how-do-you-keep-score/) - Nick Lane Equitable President asks: How do you keep score? Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 139 Playing lacrosse at Princeton taught Nick Lane that there are different ways of “keeping score,” whether the “game” you are playing is on a field or in a business or, simply, in life. One way to keep score
- [The Difference Between Successful and Unsuccessful People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-successful-people/) - What’s the difference between successful and unsuccessful people? Success and failure are two of the most powerful motivators in a leader’s life. We all strive to become successful in our own ways, but sometimes it can seem like we're doomed to fail no matter what we do. So, in this episode John Maxwell teaches the three major
- [Longtime Retirement Advisors of America CEO Ron Simmons says: To build trust have “no agenda” meetings](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/longtime-retirement-advisors-of-america-ceo-ron-simmons-says-to-build-trust-have-no-agenda-meetings/) - Ron Simmons Longtime Retirement Advisors of America CEO says: To build trust have “no agenda” meetings Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 138 When Ron Simmons co-founded the Retirement Advisors of America, a wealth management company for retired commercial airline pilots, he developed the practice of holding a 20-minute meeting with each of his team
- [Leaders Go First](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leaders-go-first/) - Today we have a special episode that you, our listeners, requested! We got so much great feedback from you last month about our episode with our very own Thought Leader, Jeff Henderson, that we’re bringing in another Thought Leader to teach this week’s lesson. In fact, today, we have Tim Elmore, to talk about the difference between guard dogs and
- [WD-40 President & CEO Steve Brass asks: Are you listening with the intention of being influenced?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/wd-40-president-ceo-steve-brass-asks-are-you-listening-with-the-intention-of-being-influenced/) - Steve Brass WD-40 President & CEO asks: Are you listeningwith the intention of being influenced? Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 137 Leave it to the CEO of WD-40 to find a way to smooth out any friction in his company’s culture, but that’s exactly what the company’s new boss Steve Brass did on day
- [Using Time or Abusing Time with Lisa Zeeveld](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-time/) - Our lives can be defined by the way we spend our time. So, it’s important to ask ourselves, “Am I using my time or abusing my time?” Today on the podcast, we have a special guest, Lisa Zeeveld! Lisa, (or LZ as she’s affectionately known) is the CFO of BELAY, which our listeners should be no
- [MOD Pizza Co-Founder and CEO Scott Svenson reminds us that culture travels through stories.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/mod-pizza-co-founder-and-ceo-scott-svenson-reminds-us-that-culture-travels-through-stories/) - Scott Svenson MOD Pizza Co-Founder and CEO reminds us that culture travels through stories. Don Yaeger's Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 136 Every business should have a story that encapsulates its reason for being — its “why” — beyond making money or even filling a need in the marketplace. MOD Pizza is a fast-casual restaurant chain that
- [How to Deal with Discouragement](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-deal-with-discouragement/) - Today, we’re talking about something that every person experiences in their lifetime, but not everyone knows how to deal with it. We’re talking about discouragement. In today’s episode, John Maxwell teaches how to strengthen your resilience by understanding the best practices for dealing with discouragement. Then, after John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk
- [REWIND: Leadership Expert John C. Maxwell asks: Do you know the top time-waster in leaders’ lives?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/rewind-leadership-expert-john-c-maxwell-asks-do-you-know-the-top-time-waster-in-leaders-lives/) - John C. Maxwell REWIND: Leadership Expert asks: Do you know the top time-waster in leaders’ lives? Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 135 You may know John Maxwell as the New York Times Best-Selling Author who has sold more than 35 million leadership books worldwide and that have been translated into 50 languages and used by leaders
- [Start with Yourself](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-start-with-yourself/) - When it comes to life and leadership, one of the wisest pieces of advice comes from John Maxwell: "You have to start with yourself." At first glance, this idea might seem counterintuitive. We often associate growth and progress with working on our relationships, our career, or our finances. However, John says that these achievements are
- [SirusXM CMO Denise Karkos shares how to coach confidence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/sirusxm-cmo-denise-karkos-shares-how-to-coach-confidence/) - Denise Karkos SirusXM CMO shares how to coach confidence Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 134 You don’t become the captain of the Notre Dame women’s soccer team and earn Ad Age’s CMO of the Year by lacking confidence. Sirius XM Chief Marketing Officer Denise Karkos has done both and credits her success to a decision to
- [How Leaders Find Common Ground](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-common-ground/) - Today, you’re going to learn how to bridge relational and perspective gaps between you and the people you lead. In this episode, John Maxwell shares one of the principles from his book Leadershift. This principle is called the Communication Shift, which is the shift from directing people to connecting with people. One key component of this
- [Bridgewater Associates Chief Legal Officer Tracey Brady Yurko says: Learn to figure it out.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/bridgewater-associates-chief-legal-officer-tracey-brady-yurko-says-learn-to-figure-it-out/) - Tracey Brady Yurko Bridgewater Associates Chief Legal Officer says: Learn to figure it out. Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 133 Most of us think of a skillset as a set of things we already know how to do, right? But Tracey Brady Yurko says one of the greatest skills you can develop is the ability to
- [How to Lead a Team In a Matrix Organization](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-226/) - The term Matrix Management is used to describe an organizational structure where individuals can report to more than one leader. A team member might have a direct supervisor who they ultimately report to, but also have dotted line reporting to another leader or leaders depending on the projects where this employee is assigned. There are
- [A Winner's Mindset (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-winner-mindset-2/) - Today, we continue our two-part series on a Winner’s Mindset. If you missed part one, be sure to go back and learn about continually growing every day, owning your dream, and living intentionally. This week, John shares thoughts 4 through 6 on a winner’s mindset, then Traci Morrow and Mark Cole dive into how they live
- [Cigna’s Mike Triplett says: As you advance, reach back and bring someone with you.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/cignas-mike-triplett-says-as-you-advance-reach-back-and-bring-someone-with-you/) - Mike Triplett Cigna’s says: As you advance, reach back and bring someone with you. Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 132 Some people view corporate success as climbing a ladder; Cigna’s Mike Triplett views it as crossing a bridge, and Triplett takes special care never to cross a bridge without bringing someone along who contributed to his
- [How to Become a Person of Influence (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-225/) - Leadership is influence, not your position or title. How do you develop your Influence and raise your leadership lid. The Law of the Lid say, your ability to lead (influence) will determine your effectiveness In everything you do. In the INFLUENCE acrostic there are nine (9) lessons for developing your personal influence and today we
- [A Winner's Mindset (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-winner-mindset-1/) - Listen to Part 2 here! Anybody else out there find it hard to believe January is already over? When time seems to fly like this, it often makes us pause and reflect and ask, “Did I spend that time the way I wanted to?” It reminds us that we need to spend every day with
- [How to Become a Person of Influence (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-224/) - Leadership is influence, not your position or title. How do you develop your influence and raise your leadership lid? The “Law of the Lid” says, your ability to lead (influence) will determine your effectiveness in everything you do. In the INFLUENCE acrostic there are nine (9) lessons for developing your personal influence and today we
- [The Wonderful Company CFO & EVP, Human Resources Stephen Howe asks: Are you aware of what happens when you walk in the room?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-wonderful-company-cfo-evp-human-resources-stephen-howe-asks-are-you-aware-of-what-happens-when-you-walk-in-the-room/) - Stephen Howe The Wonderful Company CFO & EVP, Human Resources asks: Are you aware of what happens when you walk in the room? Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 131 Long ago, our ancestor was out gathering shoots and berries on the savanna and heard the distant roar of a lion. As the roar grew ever closer,
- [Vision Is a Team Sport](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-team-sport/) - Today is a very special episode because, for the first time ever, today’s lesson will be brought to you by one of our very own Maxwell Leadership Thought Leaders, Jeff Henderson! Jeff is going to share how vision is a team sport and how you can grow your people from simply benefitting from the mission to participating in the
- [Moving From Busy to Productive: Today Matters](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-223/) - In the 21 Irrefutable Laws Leadership, John Maxwell calls it the Law of Priorities: Leaders understand that activity is not necessarily accomplishment. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE - Offered virtually and on-site to meet your organization's health guidelines. This episode is sponsored
- [Get Intentional With Your Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-intentional-growth/) - Did you know that growth is the only guarantee that tomorrow will be better? Whether you’ve heard John Maxwell say that 1 time or 1,000 times, it’s true! How can you be better tomorrow if you don’t grow today? In this episode, John Maxwell shares the Law of Intentionality and challenges us to close the
- [IBM Global Executive Stacie Mason asks: How do you know what to say if you haven’t listened?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/ibm-global-executive-stacie-mason-asks-how-do-you-know-what-to-say-if-you-havent-listened/) - Stacie Mason IBM Global Executive asks: How do you know what to say if you haven’t listened? Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 130 Stacie Mason says she has a lot of “little skill sets in my bag” learned alternately from her years as a competitive cheerleader, apprentice electrician, and computer storage sales specialist, the last of
- [Do I Have a Future Here?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-222/) - Do the people on your team know they have a future with your organization? Or, are they wondering where this all leads? When they see they have a place in the future, you will see increased levels of commitment, engagement, and buy-in. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels
- [Trend Micro COO Kevin Simzer says: Make your employees feel like superheroes.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/trend-micro-coo-kevin-simzer-says-make-your-employees-feel-like-superheroes/) - Kevin Simzer Trend Micro COO says: Make your employees feel like superheroes. Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 129 Imagine leading a major player in an exploding industry with zero unemployment and three million open jobs on any given day. Where do you turn to fill open positions? You can try to pilfer people from the competition,
- [Creating a Climate for Creative Thinking](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-creative-thinking/) - Whenever we’re faced with problems and challenges that we’ve never navigated before, we need to leverage our most creative thinkers. But creativity can’t just be turned on with the flip of a switch. To harness creativity, you have to create a climate in which it can thrive. So today, John Maxwell shares seven tips on how you can promote a climate for creative thinking
- [New Year, New You, Fresh Start](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-221/) - John Maxwell shares how he likes to take the last two weeks of the year to review, reflect, and evaluate on the year just completed. What is your plan to get off to a fast start in the new year? Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership
- [KPMG US Chair & CEO Paul Knopp says: The best cultures have leaders who listen.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/kpmg-us-chair-ceo-paul-knopp-says-the-best-cultures-have-leaders-who-listen/) - Paul Knopp KPMG US Chair & CEO says: The best cultures have leaders who listen. Corporate Competitor Podcast Episode 128 How can leaders make sure their teammates feel included and part of their organization’s culture? “You have to be a fantastic listener, work hard to make sure that people are heard, and you have to
- [Change Starts with You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-change-starts-with-you/) - Happy New Year, podcast family! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, and we hope you’re excited for all that this year holds for you. The New Year always brings with it big ambitions, big dreams, and big change! And much of that change starts with you, the leader. So, we wanted to start
- [Can Leaders Have too Much Transparency?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-220/) - Transparent leadership means leading with openness and honesty. These leaders keep their team in the loop and share information freely. Where many leaders struggle is on the fine line between being open/honest and oversharing. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE - Offered virtually
- [Value Your Values](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-values/) - As you will learn in this lesson, values determine the foundation of your team. That means whatever you hope for for your team, organization, family, or community all starts with what you value! In this lesson, John Maxwell will share the vital role values play in your organization. You’ll even hear the original values of John’s organization. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and
- [What Listener Type Are You?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-219/) - We often think we are better listeners than we really are. We all need to work on being better listeners. This idea originated in the book, “Listen!: The Art of Effective Communication Kindle Edition” by Dale Carnegie & Associates. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private
- [Chapter 1: A New Kind of Diversity by Tim Elmore](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-new-kind-of-diversity/) - If you’ve been listening to the podcast over the past few years, you know that we like to do something special for our listeners on our Christmas episode each year. This year, we’re doing it again! One of our thought leaders, Tim Elmore, released a new book called A New Kind of Diversity. We even
- [How Great Leaders Spend Their Time with Joel Manby](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-218/) - Joel Manby is the former CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Herschend Family Entertainment, the largest family-owned theme park corporation in the United States. Joel hosts the Maxwell Leadership Executive Circle, a 12-month group and individual mentoring program focused on Executive Leadership for those who are or
- [Great Leaders Are Great Teachers (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-great-teachers-2/) - Last week we learned that great teachers know it’s all about the student. They even know their students as well as their material. In this episode, John continues his lesson on how great leaders are great teachers and offers two more tips on how to become a better guide for the people you lead! For
- [Leading in Volatile Times with Joel Manby](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-217/) - Joel Manby is the former CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Herschend Family Entertainment, the largest family-owned theme park corporation in the United States. Joel hosts the Maxwell Leadership Executive Circle, a 12-month group and individual mentoring program focused on Executive Leadership for those who are or
- [Great Leaders Are Great Teachers (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-great-teachers-1/) - The best teachers show you where to look without telling you what to see. This week we’re starting a new series on how great leaders are great teachers where John Maxwell offers tips on how leaders like you can improve your ability to teach and be a guide for those you lead. In the application
- [Work from Anywhere Best Practices with Joel Manby](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-216/) - Joel Manby is the former CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Herschend Family Entertainment, the largest family-owned theme park corporation in the United States. Joel hosts the Maxwell Leadership Executive Circle, a 12-month group and individual mentoring program focused on Executive Leadership for those who are or
- [Three Words that Enhance Continual Learning](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-continual-learning/) - As John Maxwell says often, “Success is not a destination, it’s a journey.” That means that leaders never arrive. They never cross a finish line because they’re continually trying to grow beyond who they were yesterday. John has some helpful reminders in this lesson about practices we can put into our own lives to enhance
- [The Introverts on My Team Seem Disengaged](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-215/) - You may think of Extroverts as loud and charismatic and Introverts as quiet and reserved. But that is a stereotype. Extroversion and introversion refer to where someone gets their energy. The difference between an extrovert and an introvert is extroverts are energized through socialization and collaboration, whereas introverts receive energy from alone time or in
- [How to Gather Great People Around You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-gather-great-people/) - As most of you know, tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the U.S. In fact, if you’re listening to this episode on the day it releases, today is one of the biggest travel days of the year. That’s because many people are traveling to gather with friends and family to spend time celebrating the things they’re grateful
- [Are You Experiencing Productivity Paranoia?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-214/) - Microsoft surveyed 20,000 people in 11 countries and found that 87% of employees report that they are productive at work. Yet, only 12 percent of managers said they have full confidence their team is as productive when working remotely compared to sitting at their desks in the office. 85% of senior leaders say that the
- [Transferring the Vision to the Heart and the Head](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-transferring-vision/) - When your people understand the vision, it gives them direction and confidence. These are two critical elements if you and your team want to create powerful, positive impact. In this lesson, John is going to talk about the two ways your vision needs to appeal to your people: emotionally (that deals with the heart), and logically (that deals with
- [You May Not Be Trusted as Much as You Think](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-213/) - The Trifecta of Trust by Dr. Joseph Folkman uses data from tens of thousands of 360-Degree assessments to determine how team members view trust with their leaders. The data showed that over 45% of leaders were not trusted as much as they think they are. In the book, he gives 7 signals that you might
- [How to Handle Resistance (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-how-to-handle-resistance-part-2/) - Last week we talked about how resistance is inevitable, and how to leverage your team through resistance. This week, John Maxwell concludes his lesson and offers seven new ways to handle resistance in your organization, your team, and your life. For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Becky Bursell will help you navigate this impactful lesson by John and offer
- [Stop Wishing Things Were Easier](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-212/) - When things get difficult and challenging, do find yourself wishing things were easier? According to author and speaker, Jim Rohn. “Don’t wish things were easier, wish you were better.” How can you turn tough times into growth times? Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops
- [How to Handle Resistance (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-resistance/) - Today we’re talking about something that every leader has experienced, is currently experiencing, and will experience throughout their life. We’re talking about resistance. One fundamental law of physics says that movement creates friction. So, if you’re a growing leader, a leader who is creating powerful, positive change, then you will experience resistance as well. But, as Jon Kabat-Zinn says, “You can’t stop the waves, but you
- [Twelve Choices Leaders Make to Fuel Their Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-211/) - When we teach that leadership is influence––nothing more, nothing less––this generates questions from those trying to grow as leaders. They often ask, “How do you grow your influence?” People are watching your actions, reactions, interactions, and behaviors. Every follower is trying to determine if they want to give you PERMISSION to influence or lead them.
- [Impact Players with Liz Wiseman](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-impact-players/) - It’s leaders like you who help us make an impact in our world. So, it’s our joy each and every week to have you learn and grow with us as leaders. This week, we get to learn from an incredible first-time guest on the podcast, Liz Wiseman! Liz is a world-renown researcher and best-selling author
- [Generating Competitive Advantage Through Generational Diversity with Tim Elmore](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-210/) - There are currently four to five generations in the workforce. While this may seem to be a leadership challenge, it’s actually an opportunity to gain competitive advantage, if you know how to leverage the contribution that each generation brings to the workplace. Part 2 of an interview with the author of, A New Kind of
- [The Leader Who Motivates](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-the-leader-who-motivates/) - Today, we’re talking about Motivation. Leaders who are skilled at motivating their people have higher employee retention, see more success in their businesses, and have teams that believe in their vision. That’s why John Maxwell is going to share three things you need to embrace to become a leader who motivates. After John’s lesson, Mark
- [A New Kind of Diversity: Generational Diversity in Your Workforce with Tim Elmore](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-209/) - There are currently four to five generations in the workforce. While this may seem to be a leadership challenge, it’s actually an opportunity to gain competitive advantage if you know how to leverage the contribution that each generation brings to the workplace. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels
- [Not In It to Win It with Andy Stanley](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-not-in-it-to-win-it/) - Great leadership rests on a great irony––to lead you must serve. To be first, you must be last. This week, we have a necessary, yet uncomfortable leadership conversation with our good friend, Andy Stanley, about his new book, Not In It to Win It. This conversation is unique because it’s the first of its kind
- [Five Questions to Help You Define Your Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-208/) - John Maxwell says: “The position doesn’t make the leader. The leader makes the position.” Many leaders get the title and think very little of define the type of leader they will be. When you intentionally define your leadership, you take leading to a new level. Learn five questions that will help you define your leadership.
- [Leadership Limitations: Can You Lead Everyone? (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leadership-limitations-can-you-lead-everyone-part-2/) - This week, we continue our series on Leadership Limitations! Last week, in part one, John Maxwell shared the four major factors that determine the limitations of the people we lead. This week, in part two, John will teach on the five factors that determine how far we as leaders can take our people. After John’s
- [How to Manage Your Own Power Dynamics](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-207/) - Quiet Quitting is term that describes someone who has decided to limit their job output to only those things strictly stated in their job description. They do not take on additional assignments, in fact they have decided to look for ways to do the absolute minimum to complete their job responsibilities. Is this an employee
- [Leadership Limitations: Can You Lead Everyone? (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-leadership-limitations/) - Do you think great leaders have the ability to lead anyone and everyone? The answer may surprise you. You see, there are factors that limit how far others are able to go and how far we, as leaders, can take them. This week, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow begin a new series on Leadership Limitations.
- [Quiet Quitting Is a New Name for an Old Problem](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-206/) - Quiet Quitting is term that describes someone who has decided to limit their job output to only those things strictly stated in their job description. They do not take on additional assignments, in fact they have decided to look for ways to do the absolute minimum to complete their job responsibilities. Is this an employee
- [The Wise Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-the-wise-leader/) - This week, we’re talking about a word that often comes to mind when we think of leadership. And that word is “wisdom.” As Sandra Carey says, “Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.” So, in today’s lesson, John Maxwell is going to share his
- [Discover Your Working Genius with Patrick Lencioni](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-working-genius/) - Podcast family, the way you think about your own leadership strengths and abilities is about to change! That’s because in today’s episode, Mark Cole is joined by his and John’s long-time friend Patrick Lencioni. Pat is one of the founders of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is
- [Leading Yourself With Integrity: A Leader's Trust Multiplier](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-205/) - Most of the time people want to talk about leading OTHERS with integrity, but they don’t really think about how they lead themselves. Integrity starts with how you lead yourself. It can be easy for a leader to try to do the right thing for others yet shortcut their own integrity when leading themselves. Want
- [We Is Better than Me](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-we-is-better-than-me/) - John Maxwell says that 1 is too small of a number to achieve greatness, and he’s absolutely right. If you want to achieve anything big, you need others. That’s where the power of teams lies. This week we’re talking about how we is better than me. In this lesson, John Maxwell shares 6 reasons why
- [How Leaders Embed Culture In a New Hire](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-204/) - Leaders need to be aware of the possible negative effects new hires can have on the culture of the organization. If you are not intentional about how you communicate culture, adding new people can dilute the culture and allow other ideas to surface. Learn how to embed culture in our organization's new hires. Want to
- [What to Do Next with Jeff Henderson](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-what-to-do-next/) - Podcast family, we are beyond excited to share this week’s podcast with you. That’s because over the past couple years, millions of people are quitting their jobs and asking, “What do I do next?” It’s been called the Great Resignation. And it’s why Maxwell Leadership is so excited about the new book from one of
- [How Leaders Find Their Eagles](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-203/) - Today we are talking about the characteristics of high impact players. Some of these traits are naturalgiftedness and some can be developed. As a leader, you should look for and promote these skills andattributes as you look at developing the next generation of leaders. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our
- [The Leader Loop](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-leader-loop/) - Many leaders think that leadership flows in one direct: from top to bottom. But if leadership is influence––nothing more, nothing less––then leadership can flow from bottom to top and from side to side. That’s called leading across. Leading across means leading your colleagues, your peers––people you don’t have positional leadership over. In today’s lesson, John
- [Should Leaders Critique in Public?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-202/) - Most leaders have heard the adage, "Praise In public, but critique In private." But Is this always true? Are there times when you should critique In public? Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE - Offered virtually and on-site to meet your organization's health
- [When the Leader Believes In the People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/believe-in-people/) - One of our favorite events at Maxwell Leadership is our biannual International Maxwell Conference (or IMC) in Orlando, Florida. As you may have heard, this year we’re opening the first day of IMC to the public for the first ever Personal Growth Day. John Maxwell will be there plus Mark Cole and Becky Bursell, along with many
- [How Leaders can G.R.O.W Their People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-201/) - Leaders sometimes struggle with how to effectively coach the members of their team. Whether coaching a performance challenge or a career discussion, utilizing the GROW model can be a simple yet effective way to help the people on your team grow and improve. Download our Learning Guide for this podcast! Perry Holley: Welcome to the
- [Ten Tools for Gaining a New Perspective](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/gaining-a-new-perspective/) - When facing a problem or an obstacle, great leaders try to understand the problem before making a decision. A leader’s ability to gain new perspectives around an issue is a characteristic that separates leaders who succeed from leaders who get stuck where they are. That’s because perspective is key to understanding problems. This week, John
- [Five Lessons Learned from the Past 200 Episodes](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-200/) - After 200 podcast episodes, Chris and Perry share 5 lesson they have learned that apply to every Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE - Offered virtually and on-site to meet your organization's health guidelines. Download our Learning Guide for this podcast! Perry Holley:
- [A New Kind of Diversity with Tim Elmore](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/new-kind-of-diversity/) - Podcast family, we are so excited to have our good friend Tim Elmore back on the podcast to talk about his new book, A New Kind of Diversity. Tim is an expert in leading different generations and teaching others how to create healthy work environments in multigenerational teams despite the gaps that often come with
- [Am I Really Responsible for Your Self-Concept?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-199/) - Do the people on your team take initiative, proactively solve problems, and take an intentional approach to their work? If not, perhaps one of two problems may be occurring. In this week's episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss two common reasons the people on your team might not be taking initiative. Want to enhance
- [Four Ways to Equip People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/four-ways-to-equip-people/) - Last week, we discussed the three E’s of developing leaders. You may remember one of those E’s was Equipping. The only way to grow your organization is to equip people. That’s why it’s important to develop a strategy for equipping those you lead. So, today John Maxwell is going to teach you four ways to
- [When Leaders Believe-See-and Develop the Potential in Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-podcast-198/) - Are the people on your team aware of their potential? Are the people on your team growing their potential? Many leaders are not thinking of their people in terms of potential, and many don’t think of how to grow someone’s potential. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of
- [The Three E’s of Developing Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-three-es-of-developing-leaders/) - The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers. As John Maxwell reminds us in this lesson, leadership is more caught than taught. So, today John is going to teach on embracing the three E’s of Developing Leaders. This is a great lesson for anyone who wants to build a winning team
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #197: Why Leaders Make the Shift From Pleasing to Challenging People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-197/) - The business environment is always changing, and to excel, every leader needs to make ongoing "leadershifts" — changes that positively enhance personal and organizational growth. Shifting from Pleasing to Challenging People is the Relational Shift. Great leaders challenge their teams to do better all the time. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more
- [5 Ways to Inspire Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/5-ways-to-inspire-change/) - Have you ever felt stuck between where your organization needs to go, and your people’s reluctance to go there? We have a great lesson for you today about how to inspire change. Change is a difficult thing for both leaders and followers. But leaders are tasked with inspiring those they lead to adapt to an ever-changing world.
- [Bonus Episode: The Road to Joy with Scott Drew](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-road-to-joy-with-scott-drew/) - Podcast family, we have a special bonus episode for you today! Not only is Mark Cole joined live by John Maxwell for this discussion, but our good friend Don Yaeger has invited Scott Drew, coach of the Baylor Bears Men’s Basketball team, who won the NCAA Division I Championship in 2021! Don and Scott have
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #196: Why Leaders Make the Shift From Perks to Price](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-196/) - The business environment is always changing, and to excel, every leader needs to make ongoing "leadershifts" — changes that positively enhance personal and organizational growth. Shifting from Perks to Price is the Cost Shift. Great leaders don't think about what they can get. They're focused on what they can give. Want to enhance your organization's
- [The Greatest Gap In Life](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-greatest-gap-in-life/) - In today’s episode, we’re talking about the greatest gap in life. That’s the gap between “I should” and “I did.” John Maxwell calls this the procrastination gap. Today John is going to talk to you about this gap and when good timing becomes procrastination. Then he’ll teach you the 3 P’s that stop procrastination. Once
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #195: Why Leaders Make the Shift From Goals to Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-195/) - The business environment is always changing, and to excel, every leader needs to make ongoing "leadershifts" — changes that positively enhance personal and organizational growth. Shifting from Goals to Growth is the Personal Development Shift. Goals help you do better, but growth lets you become better. Leaders are growth oriented. Want to enhance your organization's
- [Success is for Everyone](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/success-is-for-everyone/) - Most people believe that success is an event or a destination, or that it simply means being in the right place at the right time. Some people even believe that success is way out of their reach. However, as John Maxwell points out in this episode, success is for anyone who knows their purpose in life, grows to the
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #194: 5 Leader Lessons from the Craziest Kentucky Derby Ever](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-194/) - The 2022 Kentucky Derby was won by a horse named Rich Strike. Rich Strike wasn’t invited to be in the race until the day before the race, after another horse had to drop out. And to add to the craziness, Rich Strike was at 80:1 odds. When asked if he thought his horse could win,
- [Leading Difficult Personalities](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/leading-difficult-personalities/) - As a leader, your people are your greatest asset. But, as you well know, people can also be your greatest frustration. Today, we’re going to talk about how to lead difficult personalities successfully. Anyone who’s led a difficult person knows how frustrating and draining it can be. You also know that leading them successfully is
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #193: A Leaders Approach to the Difficult Conversation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-193/) - Many leaders are delaying or avoiding the straight talk or difficult conversations they need to have with people above them, below them, and beside them in the organization. Here are five steps to ensure your next difficult conversation is effective, healthy, and productive. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5
- [What Stands Between You and Your Dreams?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/what-stands-between-you-and-your-dreams/) - Maybe you’re someone who has a dream, but you’re not sure how to get started on your journey to achieving it. Maybe you even think it’s too much of a long shot. Well, in this episode, John Maxwell shares four obstacles that often get in the way of people achieving their dreams and what we
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #192: The 10 Commandments of Confrontation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-192/) - Having a difficult conversation or confronting someone is not something to be avoided, it's essential to great leadership. These 10 commandments of confrontation can help set the environment appropriately to ensure that the outcomes of these confrontations are positive. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private
- [Find Your Passion and Follow It](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/find-your-passion-and-follow-it/) - Our goal for the Maxwell Leadership Podcast is to add value to leaders like you who multiply value to others. And today we are adding value to you in a very special way because we have some guests with us––Barbara Brown, and Mayce Delvalle––who will join Mark for the application portion of this episode after
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #191: Confronting the Challenges of a Post-Pandemic World](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-191/) - There is a lot of good news as the world comes out of the COVID years, but this also presents some challenges that leaders must confront. This week Chris Goede and Perry Holley share the importance of confronting challenges that have emerged from the post-pandemic world and how leaders can develop the skill of confrontation.
- [The Power of One More with Ed Mylett](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-the-power-of-one-more-with-ed-mylett/) - Success may seem daunting if you don’t know what it looks like for yourself or how to get there. That’s why we are excited to bring you this week’s episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. Today, Mark Cole and John Maxwell are joined by Ed Mylett. Ed is a highly successful entrepreneur who has blended
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #190: 10 Tips for Improving Your Ability to Listen](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-190/) - We often give ourselves credit for being better listeners than we really are. Today we look at ten tips learned from personal experience that help improve your ability to listen. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE - Offered virtually and on-site to meet
- [The Law of Connection (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-the-law-of-connection-two/) - Today is the big day! It’s the day John’s 25th Anniversary Edition of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership audiobook releases (hardbacks will release on June 13)! It’s also the day we continue celebrating this long-awaited release by talking about one of the laws in this book––The Law of Connection. In this episode, John shares five signs of
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #189: Communicating with Clarity: A Leadership Game Changer](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-189/) - Communicating with clarity is a leadership skill that is often overlooked. When you can develop this skill, you will increase the effectiveness of your team and improve results. Today, we discuss five ways you can improve your communication clarity. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private
- [The Law of Connection Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-law-of-connection-series/) - This week, we have a couple of exciting things for you! First off, one week from today, we release the 25th year anniversary edition of John’s most popular book of all time, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership! This book has sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide and has impacted countless growing leaders over the past
- [The Law of Connection (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-the-law-of-connection-one/) - This week, we have a couple exciting things for you! First off, next week we release the audiobook of the 25th year anniversary edition of John’s most popular book of all time, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership! This book has sold more than 3.5 million copies worldwide, and has impacted countless growing leaders over the past
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #188: Task vs. People – How to Achieve Results](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-188/) - Are you winning and achieving the results you need to achieve? Today Perry and Chris talk about what task-based and relationship-based leaders need to know to achieve results. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE - Offered virtually and on-site to meet your organization's
- [Motivation - How Leaders Inspire Effort](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-motivation-how-leaders-inspire-effort/) - As a leader yourself, you may know how difficult it can be to lead an unmotivated team, and how fulfilling it can be to lead a passionate team. So, how does a leader like yourself motivate the people you lead to create powerful, positive impact? Today, John Maxwell will teach you about motivation and the 4 P’s that inspire effort in your team. After John’s lesson, Mark
- [Essentials of Opportunity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-essentials-of-opportunity/) - Today we’re talking about the Essentials of Opportunity. As leaders, we’re all looking for the next opportunity. But, how skilled are you at finding new opportunities? Sometimes it’s easier to find what you’re looking for when you have a clear picture of it, and today that is exactly what John Maxwell is delivering. Today, John shares 9
- [Leading with Gratitude](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-leading-with-gratitude/) - John Maxwell says, “What we appreciate appreciates, and what we depreciate depreciates.” That’s why this week we’re talking about one of the most important components of leadership––gratitude. Gratitude helps leaders by eliminating self-sabotaging traits and providing a greater perspective. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow come back to offer some application and share
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #187: The High Calling of Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-187/) - You were most likely promoted to a leadership position because you were a proficient manager. Today, Chris and Perry talk about what moves someone from a manager to the high calling of a leader. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE - Offered virtually
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #186: Character Traits Of High - Influence Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-186-character-traits-of-high-influence-leaders/) - Leadership is influence, and author Brian Tracy suggests there are 10 qualities that all influential people exhibit. From Brian Tracy’s book, “The 10 Qualities of Influential People.” Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE - Offered virtually and on-site to meet your organization's health
- [Episode 200! Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-episode-200-celebrating-the-present-and-the-future/) - That’s right! It’s the 200th episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! And, what a journey it has been. This week, John Maxwell and Mark Cole celebrate the big 2-0-0 by looking back on all that has happened between Episode 1 and Episode 200. One thing is for sure––this podcast would not be what it is today
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #185: The Role Leaders Play In The Story Of Their Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-185/) - Are you playing the hero for your team? Today, Chris and Perry talk about the role a leader should play to empower their team for maximum results. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE - Offered virtually and on-site to meet your organization's health
- [Building a Diverse Team (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-building-a-diverse-team2/) - This week we are finishing our series on Building a Diverse Team. Last week, John talked about common barriers that get in the way of building a diverse team. This week, John teaches on the benefits of building a diverse team. There are so many leaders who would rather build a team of people who look, think,
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #184: 7 Questions Leaders Ask When Improving Team Performance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-184/) - Are you improving your team’s performance? Today Perry and Chris talk about seven ways to position your team as a high-performance team. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE - Offered virtually and on-site to meet your organization's health guidelines. Download our Learning Guide
- [Building a Diverse Team (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-building-a-diverse-team-1/) - Do you ever have trouble gaining the right perspective in your business, your leadership, or your life? When you possess an accurate perspective, you can more easily identify key problems and, more importantly, identify key solutions in your leadership. But perspective isn’t gained alone. You need people on your team who think, look, and act
- [Building a Diverse Team Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/building-a-diverse-team-series/) - Click here to listen or read this transcript. Coming soon: Building a Diverse Team (Part 2) Do you ever have trouble gaining the right perspective in your business, your leadership, or your life? When you possess an accurate perspective, you can more easily identify key problems, and, more importantly, identify key solutions in your leadership.
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #183: Increasing your Ability to Influence and Persuade](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-183-increasing-your-ability-to-influence-and-persuade/) - Are you maximizing your ability to influence and persuade others? Today, Chris and Perry talk about things a leader can do to increase their ability to influence and persuade and teach their team to do the same. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #182: Coaching the Millennial in the Middle](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-182-coaching-the-millennial-in-the-middle/) - The millennial generation is now in leadership positions reporting to a Gen X’er or baby boomer and leading a Gen Z’er. Today Perry and Chris talk about how these Gen Y leaders can succeed. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE - Offered virtually
- [Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-change-your-thinking-change-your-life/) - Leaders, if you’re looking to lead powerful, positive change in yourself or your organization, it can be hard to know where to start. John Maxwell says that everything begins with a thought, which is why leaders need to examine their thinking. What you think determines what you do and who you are. In this episode,
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #181: Your Negative Emotions Are Sinking My Boat](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-181-your-negative-emotions-are-sinking-my-boat/) - Negative team members can cause problems for the whole team. Today, Chris and Perry talk about what a leader can do to eliminate negative influences and grow their team. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE - Offered virtually and on-site to meet your
- [Why John Wooden's Team Won (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-why-john-woodens-team-won-two/) - This week, we are beyond excited to continue our March Madness series on Coach John Wooden. Mark Cole is once again joined by our special guest, Don Yaeger, who is back to share what he gleaned from his mentorship with Coach Wooden. For those who don’t know, Don is the author of more than 35
- [Why John Wooden's Team Won (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-why-john-woodens-team-won-one/) - As many of our U.S. listeners may know, we are in the middle of the famed March Madness college basketball tournament, where some of the best college athletes and coaches have marked their place in sports history. This week we begin a two-part series in which we celebrate one of the greatest college basketball coaches
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #180: 5 Ways To Increase Your Confidence As A Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-executive-leadership-podcast-180-5-ways-to-increase-your-confidence-as-a-leader/) - Are you confident in your leadership ability? Today, Perry and Chris talk about 5 ways to develop confidence as a leader. Want to enhance your organization’s leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE – Offered virtually and on-site to meet your organization’s health guidelines. Download our Learning Guide for this podcast!
- [Why John Wooden’s Team Won Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-why-john-woodens-team-won-series/) - Click here to listen or read this transcript. Coming soon: Why John Wooden's Team Won (Part 2) As many of our U.S. listeners may know, we are in the middle of the famed March Madness college basketball tournament, where some of the best college athletes and coaches have marked their place in sports history. This
- [Executive Leadership Podcast #179: How to Create Loyalty](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-179-how-to-create-loyalty/) - Can a leader create loyalty in the people on their team? Today, Chris and Perry talk about things a leader can do to increase loyalty in their organization. Want to enhance your organization's leadership culture? Learn more about our 5 Levels of Leadership private workshops HERE - Offered virtually and on-site to meet your organization's
- [Players vs. Pretenders (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-players-vs-pretenders-two/) - This week, we are continuing with part two of our series on Players vs. Pretenders. In this lesson, John talks about integrity, making hard choices, and finishing strong. You definitely don’t want to miss this lesson! For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive into how they apply John’s principles
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #178: From Pop Warner to the Pro's - Talent Is Never Enough](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-178-from-pop-warner-to-the-pros-talent-is-never-enough/) - Today Perry and Chris talk about what separates one talented person from another.
- [Players vs. Pretenders Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maxwell-leadership-podcast-players-vs-pretenders-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript: Click here to listen or read the transcript: Let me ask you a question: are you a player, or are you a pretender? Sometimes it can be harder to see the difference in ourselves than it is to see it others. So, today we begin a series in which
- [Players vs. Pretenders (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-players-vs-pretenders-1/) - Let me ask you a question: are you a player, or are you a pretender? Sometimes it can be harder to see the difference in ourselves than it is to see it others. So, today we begin a series in which John Maxwell teaches the difference between players and pretenders and how the world needs more leaders
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #177: Can You Really Lead with Love?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-177-can-you-really-lead-with-love/) - Today, Chris and Perry talk about what it means to lead with love, especially when you don’t feel like it.
- [Are You a Difference Maker?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-are-you-a-difference-maker/) - This week we are talking about making a difference in your world. Whether that be in your business, family, or community, we believe that big change starts with people like you––with leaders like you. In this episode, John Maxwell will share the most important attributes a leader must possess in order to be a difference maker. For
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #176: Your Vision Checkup](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-176-your-vision-checkup/) - Today Perry and Chris talk about developing and communicating a vision that helps focus your team for success.
- [Why My Life is Compounding](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-why-my-life-is-compounding/) - Last weekend we celebrated John Maxwell’s 75th birthday! As you can imagine, there was a lot to celebrate! So, we thought this week we would share a lesson with you from John about why his life has compounded (and continues to compound) into a story of great impact. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #175: Your Perfectionism is Killing Your Connections](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-175-your-perfectionism-is-killing-your-connections/) - Chris and Perry talk about the importance of authenticity and not being so perfect that no one can connect with you.
- [How to Gain Influence (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-how-to-gain-influence-two/) - This week we are finishing up our series on How to Gain Influence. John Maxwell is going to teach you six more ways to grow your influence as a leader and make a greater impact with more people. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede will be back to discuss John’s lesson and offer
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #174: A Leader’s Strength: Balancing Confidence with Humility](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-174-a-leaders-strength-balancing-confidence-with-humility/) - Today Perry and Chris talk about one of Tim Elmore’s Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership: balancing confidence with humility.
- [​How to Gain Influence Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/how-to-gain-influence/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript: Click here to listen or read the transcript: Today we’re talking about something everyone has and everyone wants more of. That’s influence. John Maxwell says that leadership is influence––nothing more, nothing less. And if you’re going to lead others you need to gain influence. So, today John
- [How to Gain Influence (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-how-to-gain-influence-1/) - Today we’re talking about something everyone has and everyone wants more of. That’s influence. John Maxwell says that leadership is influence––nothing more, nothing less. And if you’re going to lead others you need to gain influence. So, today John is going to begin this two-part series on how to gain more influence so that you can up-level
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #173: Do You Have a Voice Your Leader Wants to Hear?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-173-do-you-have-a-voice-your-leader-wants-to-hear/) - Chris and Perry talk about the importance of having a voice that your boss wants to hear.
- [Making the Most of Our Mistakes](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-making-the-most-of-our-mistakes/) - Today, we’re going to talk about all your mistakes! Just kidding! We’re actually going to talk about how to make the most of your mistakes! John, as well as any successful leader, will tell you that if you’re going to be successful, you need to stop fearing failure. Sometimes mistakes teach us our greatest lessons. That’s why
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #172: How to Develop a Servant Leader Mindset](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-172-how-to-develop-a-servant-leader-mindset/) - Today, Perry and Chris talk about the five components developing of a servant leader mindset.
- [Leaders are Creators](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-leaders-are-creators/) - If you’re a leader, you’re a creator! This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John talks about the things leaders create in their organizations and in their people. They create confidence, ideas, strategy, and options. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede will offer some ways you can apply John’s lesson to your
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #171: Servant Leadership: Can You Lead and Serve at the Same Time?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-171-servant-leadership-can-you-lead-and-serve-at-the-same-time/) - Today, Chris and Perry talk about the challenge of leading and serving at the same time. Is it even possible?
- [Creating Positive Change: A Lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-creating-positive-change-martin-luther-king-jr-2/) - This week, we are back with part two of John Maxwell’s incredible lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If you missed part one, please go back and listen because there is some great wisdom that you can learn as a transformational leader in that episode. And this week, there is even more! As John
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #170: A Leader's Approach to the Great Resignation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-170-a-leaders-approach-to-the-great-resignation/) - Today Perry and Chris talk about what leaders can do to ensure they retain their top talent during what has come to be known as "The Great Resignation."
- [​Creating Positive Change: A Series on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/creating-positive-change-a-series-on-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript: Click here to lister or read the transcript: Today we are so excited to introduce an impactful, two-part series. As you may know, this coming Monday, we get to celebrate the great life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. So our team decided we would
- [Creating Positive Change: A Lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-creating-positive-change-martin-luther-king-jr-1/) - Today we are so excited to introduce an impactful, two-part series. As you may know, this coming Monday, we get to celebrate the great life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. So, our team decided we would celebrate Dr. King on the podcast by sharing this lesson that John Maxwell gave at Ebenezer
- [​Celebrating Jason Brooks](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/celebrating-jason-brooks/) - Hey Podcast Family, I wanted to take a moment to share some news with you. On December 29th, 2021, we lost our beloved friend, mentor, and co-host, Jason Brooks after his nearly two-year-long battle with cancer. If you’ve been listening to this podcast for more than a couple months, I know that Jason had a
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #169: Your Year End Leadership Checkup](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-169-your-year-end-leadership-checkup/) - Today, Chris and Perry talk about how you can assess your leadership journey and steps to take to ensure you are growing and developing as a leader.
- [Goal Conscious vs. Growth Conscious](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-goal-conscious-vs-growth-conscious/) - Are you goal conscious or growth conscious? In this week’s episode, John Maxwell shares the difference between these two mindsets and how there is no finish line when it comes to leadership. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss John’s principles, explain how they apply these principles to their own leadership, and offer application to help
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #168: Leadership, Service, and the Ryder Cup](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-168-leadership-service-and-the-ryder-cup/) - In this episode, Chris and Perry talk about Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker and the power of servant leadership when leading high performance individuals.
- [Make Winning a Habit](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-make-winning-a-habit/) - The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast exists is to add value to leaders who multiply value to others. And, this week, we wanted to add value to you by teaching you how to make winning a habit in the new year. So, in this episode John Maxwell is going to talk about the importance of preparation
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #167: What if I'm a Better Leader than My Leader?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-167-what-if-im-a-better-leader-than-my-leader/) - Perry and Chris talk about the power of leading up in the organization and how you can increase your influence with a leader who’s not leading.
- [Your Year In Review 2021](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-your-year-in-review-2021/) - Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Podcast Family! Each year, during the week of Christmas, we like to do something special for you, and today is no different. As you may know, John Maxwell spends the final week of each year looking back on his year, his journal, his notes, his calendar, and how he’s spent
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #166: When Two Cultures Clash](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-166-when-two-cultures-clash/) - Chris and Perry talk about what leaders can do to minimize or eliminate “culture clash.”
- [The Self-Aware Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-the-self-aware-leader/) - “To know yourself, you must sacrifice the illusion that you already do.” –Vironika Tugaleva In John Maxwell’s new book, The Self-Aware Leader, he states that fools want to conquer the world, while the wise want to conquer themselves. When we understand ourselves better, we understand our strengths and weaknesses better, and we are able to unleash our teams to accomplish
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #165: Are You Designing or Defaulting to Your Organizational Culture?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-165-are-you-designing-or-defaulting-to-your-organizational-culture/) - Today, Chris and Perry conclude their talk with Greg Cagle about the 4 Dimensions of culture and how you design, deploy, promote, and protect the culture you desire for your organization.
- [The Value of Questions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-the-value-of-questions/) - Behind every problem, every lesson, every threshold of your leadership is a great question that needs to be answered. But, as John reminds us in this lesson, you only get answers to the questions you ask. In this episode, John Maxwell is going to share how he learned that he needed to start asking more
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #164: Balancing the 4 Dimensions of Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-164-balancing-the-4-dimensions-of-culture/) - Today, Perry and Chris continue their talk with Greg Cagle about having balanced and healthy dimensions of culture.
- [Three Components of Cultivating Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-three-components-of-cultivating-culture/) - What’s the most valuable asset to your organization? It’s the people, hands down. People are the driving force behind your organization’s success, which is why it’s so important to have a healthy culture. Culture is all about the people. In this lesson, John teaches that the culture is made up of the people and of the messages they receive
- [Focus on the Future](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwel-focus-on-the-future/) - Happy Thanksgiving, Podcast Family! As many of you know, here in the U.S., we take this week of Thanksgiving to spend time with loved ones and reflect on the things that we are grateful for. Gratitude is truly a trait of great leaders. But, as we take time to look back on the past, let’s
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #163: Discovering the 4 Dimensions of Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-163-discovering-the-4-dimensions-of-culture/) - Chris and Perry talk with culture expert, Greg Cagle, and take a deep dive into the 4 Dimensions of Culture.
- [Leader-Vision: How to See and Sculpt the Future](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-leader-vision-how-to-see-and-sculpt-the-future/) - Today we’re talking about “Leader-Vision!” If that sounds like a superpower, well, it kind of is! You see, leaders have the ability to see the future––what could be and should be. You don’t need a crystal ball or a fortune teller to show you the future, because leaders are the people that form the future.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #162: The Laws of Leadership for the Level 5 Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-162-the-laws-of-leadership-for-the-level-5-leader/) - Perry and Chris look at the Laws that apply to Level 5 and help you as you develop your legacy as a leader.
- [Engaging and Developing Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-engaging-and-developing-others/) - This week, we’re are talking about one of the most crucial aspects of successful leadership––developing others. You see, John Maxwell says, “One is too small of a number to achieve greatness.” Everything that you will accomplish as a leader ultimately hinges on the people you have around you. And it’s your responsibility as a leader
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #161: The Laws of Leadership for the Level 4 Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-161-the-laws-of-leadership-for-the-level-4-leader/) - Today, Perry and Chris look at the Laws that apply to Level 4 and help you as you move toward Level 5.
- [The Formula for Healthy, Effective Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-the-formula-for-healthy-effective-leadership/) - This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell teaches the Formula for Healthy, Effective Leadership. It seems like whenever someone says they have a simple formula to solve a very complex problem, it must be too good to be true. Well, in many cases it probably is. But, you will find in John’s
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #160: The Laws of Leadership for the Level 3 Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-160-the-laws-of-leadership-for-the-level-3-leader/) - Today, Perry and Chris look at the Laws that apply to Level 3 and help you as you move toward Level 4.
- [Trust Busters and Trust Builders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-trust-busters-and-trust-builders/) - Trust is the foundation of leadership. If people don’t trust their leader, they won’t follow their leader. That’s because trust is the ground upon which relationships are built. This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John discusses five trust buster and five trust builders that every leader should know in order to ensure they
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #159: The Laws of Leadership for the Level 2 Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-159-the-laws-of-leadership-for-the-level-2-leader/) - In this episode, Perry and Chris look at the Laws that apply to Level 2 and help you as you move toward Level 3.
- [The DNA of Great Decision Making](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-the-dna-of-great-decision-making/) - If you’re a leader, or… honestly… just a living, breathing human being, you make important decisions every day. And with every decision you make comes the pressure to make the right choice. That can seem daunting––even overwhelming at times. That’s why, this week, John Maxwell is going to teach four important components of great decision-making.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #158: The Laws of Leadership for the Level 1 Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-158-the-laws-of-leadership-for-the-level-1-leader/) - The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell may be almost 25 years old, but they apply to our leadership journey today more than ever. Today, Chris and Perry look at the Laws that apply to a Level 1 leader and how they can help a leader move to Level 2.
- [What Your Attitude Can Do for You (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-what-your-attitude-can-do-for-you-2/) - Last week John taught what your attitude cannot do for you. This week you’re going to learn how your attitude, perspective, and posture as a leader can greatly improve your leadership, relationships, and help you overcome challenges in business and in life. For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole is joined again by
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #157: How to Increase Your Influence Up, Down, and Across](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-157-how-to-increase-your-influence-up-down-and-across/) - Perry and Chris talk about how understanding the 4 Dimensions of Culture can help improve your communication.
- [​What Your Attitude Can Do for You Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/what-your-attitude-can-do-for-you-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. We're beginning a new series called “What Your Attitude Can Do for You!” But, just to keep things interesting, in part one, we’ve decided to let John tell you what your attitude CANNOT do for you. You see, many
- [What Your Attitude Can Do for You (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-what-your-attitude-can-do-for-you-1/) - This week we’re beginning a new series called “What Your Attitude Can Do for You!” But, just to keep things interesting, in part one, we’ve decided to let John tell you what your attitude CANNOT do for you. You see, many leaders think that attitude can make up for necessary traits like competence, or experience,
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #156: How Courageous is Your Communication?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-156-how-courageous-is-your-communication/) - Perry and Chris talk about how understanding the 4 Dimensions of Culture can help improve your communication.
- [How to Have Tough Conversations](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-how-to-have-tough-conversations/) - 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.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #155: How Do You Build a Courageous Culture?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-155-how-do-you-build-a-courageous-culture/) - Chris and Perry talk about how understanding the 4 Dimensions of Culture can help you move your team from committed to courageous.
- [Self-Sabotage: Getting Out of Your Own Way (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-self-sabotage-getting-out-of-your-own-way-2/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #154: Are You a FOR or a FROM Kind of Leader?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-154-are-you-a-for-or-a-from-kind-of-leader/) - Perry and Chris talk about the new FOR content from the John Maxwell Company and how being a FOR leader increases loyalty and engagement.
- [​Self-Sabotage: Getting Out of Your Own Way Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/self-sabotage-getting-out-of-your-own-way-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. 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
- [Self-Sabotage: Getting Out of Your Own Way (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-self-sabotage-getting-out-of-your-own-way-1/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #153: How to Develop Your Legacy as a Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-153-how-to-develop-your-legacy-as-a-leader/) - Perry and Chris talk about the intentional actions you can take to develop a long and lasting legacy.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #152: Are You Interested or too Busy Trying to Be Interesting?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-152-are-you-interested-or-too-busy-trying-to-be-interesting/) - Today, Chris and Perry talk about how you can increase your interest in others to drive more connection and engagement.
- [How to Become a Life-long Learner](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-how-to-become-a-life-long-learner/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #151: Leader Skill: Finding the Small, Yet Meaningful Moments](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-151-leader-skill-finding-the-small-yet-meaningful-moments/) - Today Perry and Chris talk about the importance of finding the small, yet meaningful moments that make a positive difference in the lives of others.
- [Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership with Tim Elmore](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-eight-paradoxes-of-great-leadership-with-tim-elmore/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #150: The Power of Observation for the Inclusive Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-150-the-power-of-observation-for-the-inclusive-leader/) - Today, Chris and Perry talk about how to use the skill of observation to increase your awareness.
- [A Better Way to Lead with Joel Manby](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-a-better-way-to-lead-with-joel-manby/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #149: Leader Skill: How to Deliver the Kind-Hard Truth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-149-leader-skill-how-to-deliver-the-kind-hard-truth/) - Perry and Chris talk about how to preserve relationships by delivering the kind-hard truth.
- [​Know What You’re FOR with Jeff Henderson](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/know-what-youre-for-with-jeff-henderson/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #148: Questions Leaders Ask to Find or Create Margin in Their Life](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-148-questions-leaders-ask-to-find-or-create-margin-in-their-life/) - Today, Chris and Perry talk about how you can find and create margin to increase your value to you team, organization, and your family.
- [Questions I Ask Myself as a Leader (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-questions-i-ask-myself-as-a-leader-2/) - 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.
- [​Questions I Ask Myself as a Leader Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/questions-i-ask-myself-as-a-leader-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. 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
- [Questions I Ask Myself as a Leader (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-questions-i-ask-myself-as-a-leader-1/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #147: How Does a Leader See the Future?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-147-how-does-a-leader-see-the-future/) - Today Perry and Chris talk about actions a leader can take to improve their ability to see the future so they can appropriately guide their business.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #146: Do You Like Seeing it Work Without You, or Because of You?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-146-do-you-like-seeing-it-work-without-you-or-because-of-you/) - Today, Chris and Perry talk about three things leaders can do to make sure things work without them.
- [​The Leader’s Greatest (Part 3)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-leaders-greatest-part-3/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #145: Don't Look Now, but Your EQ is Showing!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-145-dont-look-now-but-your-eq-is-showing/) - Today Perry and Chris talk about the importance of Emotional Intelligence in leadership and how you can improve yours to better influence your team.
- [The Leader's Greatest (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-the-leaders-greatest-2/) - 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,
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #144: Becoming a Coaching Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-144-becoming-a-coaching-leader/) - Coaching leaders make people development a part of everything they do. Today, Chris and Perry talk about how you can become a coaching leader.
- [​The Leader’s Greatest Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-leaders-greatest-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. 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
- [The Leader's Greatest (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-the-leaders-greatest-1/) - 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:
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #143: Understanding a Leader's Role in Employee Wellbeing](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-143-understanding-a-leaders-role-in-employee-wellbeing/) - In this episode, we discuss ideas and practical approaches to help leaders support employee wellbeing and overall team health.
- [The Best of the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/best-of-the-john-maxwell-leadership-podcast/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #142: A Leader's Challenge: Moving People from Busy to Productive](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-142-a-leaders-challenge-moving-people-from-busy-to-productive/) - Today, Chris and Perry talk about some helpful ways to move yourself and your team from being busy to being productive.
- [Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-sometimes-you-win-sometimes-you-learn/) - 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.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #141: Is there a Formula for Building Trust with Your Team?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-141-is-there-a-formula-for-building-trust-with-your-team/) - Today, Perry and Chris look at some formulas for trust and discuss what it really takes to establish trust with those in your circle of influence.
- [Encouragement Changes Everything (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-encouragement-changes-everything-2/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #140: Leadership Boundaries: Can You Be the Boss and Still Be a Friend?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-140-leadership-boundaries-can-you-be-the-boss-and-still-be-a-friend/) - Today, Chris and Perry discuss how leadership boundaries can help leaders be more effective and drive engagement with their teams.
- [​Encouragement Changes Everything Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/encouragement-changes-everything-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. 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
- [Encouragement Changes Everything (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-encouragement-changes-everything-1/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #139: Pulse Check for Your High Performance Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-139-pulse-check-for-your-high-performance-team/) - Today Perry and Chris discuss how to check your team pulse and performance. Are they really a high-producing team or not?
- [Leadership, Communication, and Veracity with Rob Hoskins (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/leadership-communication-and-veracity-with-rob-hoskins-2/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #138: Leading High Performance Teams](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-138-leading-high-performance-teams/) - Today, Chris and Perry discuss how leaders set the vision and direction for high performance teams and develop influence with each member.
- [​Leadership, Communication, and Veracity with Rob Hoskins Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/leadership-communication-and-veracity-with-rob-hoskins-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. Hey, podcast family! We have an exciting guest on the podcast this week and next. Rob Hoskins, President of OneHope and co-author of Change Your World, joins John Maxwell and Mark Cole in Guatemala to talk about what they’re
- [Leadership, Communication, and Veracity with Rob Hoskins (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/leadership-communication-and-veracity-with-rob-hoskins-1/) - Hey, podcast family! We have an exciting guest on the podcast this week and next. Rob Hoskins, President of OneHope and co-author of Change Your World, joins John Maxwell and Mark Cole in Guatemala to talk about what they’re currently learning and what they are most excited about. Rob and John discuss what it means to
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #137: The Eight Values of Highly Inclusive Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-137-the-eight-values-of-highly-inclusive-leaders/) - Today, Perry and Chris discuss eight things that inclusive leaders value and why these practices lead to more engaged teams.
- [First 100 Days of Change Your World](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-first-100-days-of-change-your-world/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #136: The Power of Recognizing the Coaching Moment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-136-the-power-of-recognizing-the-coaching-moment/) - Today, Chris and Perry discuss how leaders can recognize and leverage the coaching moment to improve team performance.
- [Takeaways from Doris Kearns Goodwin](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-takeaways-from-doris-kearns-goodwin/) - John Maxwell and Mark Cole were recently in Boston to learn from Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of the acclaimed book on Abraham Lincoln, A Team of Rivals. In this episode John and Mark share their biggest takeaways from their time with Goodwin and her insightful wisdom on presidential history and leadership in the United States. Our BONUS
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #135: Changing the World by Changing Your World](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-135-changing-the-world-by-changing-your-world/) - Today, Perry and Chris talk with Tricia Gleghorn about the Change Your World movement and how you can participate.
- [Four Questions to Identify Potential Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-four-questions-to-identify-potential-leaders/) - In this episode of the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and John Maxwell discuss a recent lesson John created for a special group of young, successful leaders on how to identify potential leaders. John walks through four questions you must ask when trying to identify new leaders for your organization. John talks about the
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #134: 10 Lessons from 10 Years of the 5 Levels](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-134-10-lessons-from-10-years-of-the-5-levels/) - Today, Chris and Perry discuss the impact that The 5 Levels of Leadership has made on them personally and on the leaders they work with.
- [Building a Team Environment (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-building-a-team-environment-2/) - In part two of Building a Team Environment, John teaches the remaining questions leaders must ask in order to assess if they are building a winning team environment. John discusses removing barriers for your team, providing your team with the freedom to learn, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. During the application portion, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #133: The Inclusive Leader and the 5 Levels of Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-133-the-inclusive-leader-and-the-5-levels-of-leadership/) - Today, Perry and Chris discuss how the 5 Levels of Leadership contain everything you need to be a more inclusive leader.
- [​Building a Team Environment Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/building-a-team-environment-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. You’ve probably heard John say this say this before, “One is too small of a number to achieve greatness.” In other words, if we’re going to accomplish anything of significance, we need a team around us. In this series,
- [Building a Team Environment (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-building-a-team-environment-1/) - You’ve probably heard John say this before, “One is too small of a number to achieve greatness.” In other words, if we’re going to accomplish anything of significance, we need a team around us. In this series, John teaches how to build a team environment for winning. He teaches us the ten questions leaders must
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #132: Ten Skills of the Highly Inclusive Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-132-ten-skills-of-the-highly-inclusive-leader/) - Today, Chris and Perry discuss ten skills you can develop that will lead to a more inclusive approach to leading your team.
- [How to Solve Problems (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-how-to-solve-problems-2/) - This week on the podcast, John continues his lesson on problem-solving. Last week, John shared some observations about the nature of problems, and this week he’s going to dive into how to solve problems. John teaches seven R’s that will help remind you how to solve problems when they inevitably come your way. In the
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #131: Cultural Intelligence and the Inclusive Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-131-cultural-intelligence-and-the-inclusive-leader/) - Today, Perry and Chris discuss how to develop your Cultural Intelligence so you can relate to and work effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
- [​How to Solve Problems Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/how-to-solve-problems-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. Being an effective problem solver can equip you to removing the barriers that stand in your way of changing your world. This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we’re beginning a new series on problem-solving effectively. In part
- [How to Solve Problems (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-how-to-solve-problems-1/) - Being an effective problem solver can equip you to removing the barriers that stand in your way of changing your world. This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we’re beginning a new series on problem-solving effectively. In part one, John shares nine observations about the nature of problems and problem-solving. In part two, he
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #130: Self-Awareness and the Inclusive Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-130-self-awareness-and-the-inclusive-leader/) - Today Chris and Perry discuss what it takes to be an effective, inclusive leader.
- [How I Learned to Connect with People (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-how-i-learned-to-connect-with-people-2/) - In part two of our series on how John learned to connect with people, John Maxwell shares the remaining lessons he’s learned as he’s grown over the years as a communicator. You’ll learn the importance of using communication as a way to connect with your team and/or audience, to inspire others, and to cast a
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #129: The Communication Shift: Seven Ways to Connect and Not Direct](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-129-the-communication-shift-seven-ways-to-connect-and-not-direct/) - Today, Chris and Perry discuss seven ways you can shift in your leadership from directing people to connecting with people.
- [​How I Learned to Connect with People Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/how-i-learned-to-connect-with-people-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. This week, we’re beginning a new series in which John Maxwell shares his journey of learning to connect with people on and off stage. This series offers ten lessons that John has learned throughout the years that has helped
- [How I Learned to Connect with People (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-how-i-learned-to-connect-with-people-1/) - This week, we’re beginning a new series in which John Maxwell shares his journey of learning to connect with people on and off stage. This series offers ten lessons that John has learned throughout the years that has helped his communication become more affective at casting vision, communicating ideas, and connecting with people. For the
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #128: The Reproduction Shift: From Ladder Climbing to Ladder Building](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-128-the-reproduction-shift-from-ladder-climbing-to-ladder-building/) - Today, Perry and Chris reveal ways you can become a ladder builder for someone on your team.
- [Believe IT with Jamie Kern Lima](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-believe-it-with-jamie-kern-lima/) - This week, we have a very special episode to share with you featuring another one of John’s incredibly inspiring friends, Jamie Kern Lima. Jamie is the CEO of IT Cosmetics, a company she started at home and sold to L’Oréal for just over $1 billion. She joins Mark Cole and John Maxwell on this episode
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #127: Making the Relational Shift: From Pleasing to Challenging](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-127-making-the-relational-shift-from-pleasing-to-challenging/) - Chris and Perry discuss ways you can move past the tendency to be a pleaser, and challenge each person on your team to take your business to the next level.
- [The 5 Levels of Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-5-levels-of-leadership/) - In this episode, John teaches one of his best-known leadership paradigms, The 5 Levels of Leadership. John walks through each of the 5 Levels and discusses their key characteristics, the qualifying factors required to reach each level, and how the levels build upon one another. For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole asks
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #126: Moving From Soloist to Conductor: A Leader's First Challenge](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-126-moving-from-soloist-to-conductor-a-leaders-first-challenge/) - Today, Chris and Perry discuss some ideas for making the leadership move from soloist to conductor.
- [Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-cleaning-up-your-mental-mess-with-dr-carloline-leaf/) - This week, we have a very special episode to share with you! In this episode, John Maxwell talks with his good friend Dr. Caroline Leaf––a world-renowned communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist who just released her newest book Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. Dr. Leaf dives deep into her book and explains how properly managing our mind
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #125: Reinforcing a Leadership Culture: Leaders Leading Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-125-reinforcing-a-leadership-culture-leaders-leading-leaders/) - Today, Chris and Perry discuss the challenge of extending your influence through other leaders to those on the front line.
- [The Incomplete Leader (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-the-incomplete-leader-2/) - In part two of The Incomplete Leader, John Maxwell describes how leaders are visionaries and inventors. He teaches how to create compelling images of the future, how to cultivate inventiveness, and asks the key questions necessary to do so. During the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss the importance of
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #124: Securing Your Leadership Culture: Five Strategies for Leaders Growing Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-124-securing-your-leadership-culture-five-strategies-for-leaders-growing-leaders/) - Today, Chris and Perry discuss how to secure your leadership culture by using five strategies to equip leaders to grow other leaders.
- [​The Incomplete Leader Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-incomplete-leader-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. The best leaders don’t try to be perfect––they concentrate on honing their strengths and find others who can make up for their limitations. This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we’re starting a new two-part series called The
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #123: Twelve Things Leaders Model to Develop a Leadership Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-123-twelve-things-leaders-model-to-develop-a-leadership-culture/) - Today, Chris and Perry discuss twelve ways leaders can model leadership that can lead to developing a leadership culture in your organization.
- [Transformational Leadership (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-transformational-leadership-2/) - This week we continue our series on Transformational Leadership! John covers the remaining characteristic of transformational leadership and why it is so impactful. He discusses how transformation stands on a cause with people who make a difference when it makes a difference. You’ll hear John’s heart for transformational leadership as well as his challenge to you to
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #122: Developing a Leadership Culture: Leaders Learning Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-122-developing-a-leadership-culture-leaders-learning-leadership/) - In today’s episode, Chris and Perry discuss the importance of a leadership culture and how they always begin with leaders learning leadership.
- [​Transformational Leadership Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/transformational-leadership-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we’re starting a new series called Transformational Leadership! John’s lesson throughout this series was recorded several years ago, when John was only about one year into his transformational leadership journey. Through
- [Transformational Leadership (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-transformational-leadership-1/) - This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we’re starting a new series called Transformational Leadership! John’s lesson throughout this series was recorded several years ago, when John was only about one year into his transformational leadership journey. Through the series, John teaches what transformational leadership is and why it is so impactful. During the
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #121: Strengthening Your Leadership Mindset with Executive Presence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-121-strengthening-your-leadership-mindset-with-executive-presence/) - Discover the three areas of Executive Presence and how developing yourself in these areas can positively affect your leadership mindset.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #120: Five Lessons for Making or Breaking Your Leadership Credibility](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-120-five-lessons-for-making-or-breaking-your-leadership-credibility/) - Chris and Perry discuss five areas that can positively affect your leadership mindset if you attend to them properly.
- [​Communication that Inspires (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/communication-that-inspires-part-1/) - Many of you know John Maxwell as a great teacher, author, and leader. This week on the podcast John teaches us about another one of his gifts––communication. In this series John shares four questions he asks himself to help him inspire others through his communication. In part one, John shares questions one and two. During
- [​Communication that Inspires Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/communication-that-inspires-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. Many of you know John Maxwell as a great teacher, author, and leader. This week on the podcast John teaches us about another one of his gifts––communication. In this series John shares four questions he asks himself to help
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #119: How to Transform Your Leadership Mindset](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-119-how-to-transform-your-leadership-mindset/) - We discuss five gaps that leaders must bridge in order to transform their mindset from individual contributor to leader.
- [​Defining Greatness (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/defining-greatness-part-2/) - Today on the podcast, we are finishing our two-part series called Defining Greatness! Throughout this series, John’s been teaching the four areas in a leader’s life that determine their greatness. Last week he taught the first two qualities, and, in this episode, he’ll discuss the third and fourth qualities that determine a leader’s greatness. Afterward,
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #118: Developing a Leadership Mindset: From Team Member to Team Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-118-developing-a-leadership-mindset-from-team-member-to-team-leader/) - In today’s episode, Chris and Perry discuss how to develop a leadership mindset.
- [Defining Greatness (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-defining-greatness-1/) - Happy New Year, podcast family! To kick off 2021, we’re starting a new series called Defining Greatness. We recorded this series last year just before COVID-19 drastically changed the way many of us live our lives. After recording it, we decided that it wasn’t the right time to release the series. But, with high expectations
- [​Defining Greatness Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/defining-greatness-series-2/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript.Happy New Year, podcast family! To kick off 2021, we’re starting a new series called Defining Greatness. We recorded this series last year just before COVID-19 drastically changed the way many of us live our lives. After recording it, we
- [​Change Your World: Chapter One](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/change-your-world-chapter-one/) - This week we’re releasing something new just for our podcast listeners! As you may know, John Maxwell and Rob Hoskins are releasing their new book, Change Your World, on January 26, 2021. But today on the podcast, we’re gifting you with chapter one of the audio book! We believe this book is going to create
- [​Making Today a Better Tomorrow (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/making-today-a-better-tomorrow-part-2/) - In part two of the Making Today a Better Tomorrow series, John Maxwell talks about growing and improving daily, and investing in healthy relationships. During the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss the importance of a leader’s physical and mental health, and how to identify which measurables matter when trying
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #117: Leading Up: I Think My Boss Is Avoiding Me](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-117-leading-up-i-think-my-boss-is-avoiding-me/) - Chris and Perry discuss how you can influence your boss through moving from managing to leading and developing a leadership mindset.
- [​Making Today a Better Tomorrow Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/making-today-a-better-tomorrow-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. Today we begin a new series on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast called “Making Today a Better Tomorrow.” But, this is not just about making today a better tomorrow; it’s about making this year a better next year. In
- [Making Today a Better Tomorrow (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-making-today-a-better-tomorrow-1/) - Today we begin a new series on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast called “Making Today a Better Tomorrow.” But, this is not just about making today a better tomorrow; it’s about making this year a better next year. In this series, John teaches us that tomorrow can be brighter through the daily decisions we make
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #116: Leading Down: How to Model Leadership For Your Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-116-leading-down-how-to-model-leadership-for-your-team/) - Leaders at every level need to be intentional about how they influence and connect with those who report to them.
- [Facing Fear with Nik Wallenda](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-facing-fear-with-nik-wallenda/) - In this special episode of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and John Maxwell invite daredevil Nik Wallenda on to discuss his new book Facing Fear: Step Out in Faith and Rise Above What’s Holding You Back! John and Nik talk about why fear is so powerful, how to gain confidence under pressure, and the
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #115: Leading Across: Expanding Your Circle of Influence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-115-leading-across-expanding-your-circle-of-influence/) - Today, Chris and Perry welcome the CEO of The John Maxwell Company, Mark Cole to the podcast to discuss increasing your influence.
- [The Leader's Greatest Gift (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-the-leaders-greatest-gift-2/) - In part 2 of The Leader’s Greatest Gift series, John shares the final three points on passionate commitment and the potential for transformation when passion and commitment are combined. During the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about the “leadership malpractice” of leading everyone the same; how we often confuse
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #114: Promote Me, or Else!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-114-promote-me-or-else/) - Today, Chris and Perry talk about how to develop leadership (influence) even if you don’t have the title of a leader… yet.
- [​The Leader’s Greatest Gift Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-leaders-greatest-gift-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript: Click here to listen or read the transcript: In this series John talks about what he calls the leader’s greatest gift––passionate commitment. He discusses the individual importance of passion and commitment, then describes the potential for transformation when these two leadership characteristics are combined. In the application
- [The Leader's Greatest Gift (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-the-leaders-greatest-gift-1/) - This week we’re starting a new two-part series on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast! In this series John talks about what he calls the leader’s greatest gift––passionate commitment. He discusses the individual importance of passion and commitment, then describes the potential for transformation when these two leadership characteristics are combined. In the application portion of
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #113: Turning Watchers into Rowers](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-113-turning-watchers-into-rowers/) - Chris and Perry talk about the difference between equipping and developing and why developing someone has a long-term positive effect on your business.
- [​The Six Types of Working Genius with Patrick Lencioni](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-six-types-of-working-genius-with-patrick-lencioni/) - Podcast family, we have something very special for you on the podcast this week! We are joined by our good friend Patrick Lencioni, founder of The Table Group and author of the upcoming book The Six Types of Working Genius. In this episode, Pat talks about the new assessment that his team has created, titled
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #112: I'm Winning But Not Making Any Progress](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-112-im-winning-but-not-making-any-progress/) - In this episode, Chris and Perry talk about ways you can complete versus compete with your peers to develop positive influence.
- [Three Dimensions of Expectation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-three-dimensions-of-expectation/) - In this week’s episode, John Maxwell shares the three dimensions of expectation: expectations that we have of ourselves, that we have of others, and that others have of us. More often than not, you won’t get what you don’t expect. That’s why leaders need to set high and realistic expectations for themselves and others. For
- [​Bonus Episode: Live2Lead 2020 Takeaways](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/bonus-episode-live2lead-2020-takeaways/) - If you attended out first-ever virtual Live2Lead on October 9th, you probably walked away feeling like you just drank from a fire hydrant! Each speaker offered an impactful teaching that added value to tens of thousands of leaders that day. A couple of those messages came from John Maxwell himself, but John doesn’t just attend
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #111: How Do You Lead Up Without Sucking Up?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-111-how-do-you-lead-up-without-sucking-up/) - Today, Chris and Perry talk about investing in relational chemistry as a way of increasing influence with your boss.
- [Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets with Andy Stanley](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-better-decisions-fewer-regrets-with-andy-stanley/) - This week on the podcast, we have something very special for you! We are joined by Andy Stanley to talk about his new book Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets and to ask him and John Maxwell about how we can make better decisions in our own lives. You’ll learn how to see beyond your own perspective, discern wise
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #110: Leading Without a Title, But I Really Want a Title!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-110-leading-without-a-title-but-i-really-want-a-title/) - When leading from the middle of the organization, it’s tempting to think that you don’t need to learn to lead until you get your leadership title. Today, Chris and Perry talk about things you could be doing to overcome the "Destination Myth."
- [Inside Out Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-inside-out-leadership/) - When you’re better and bigger on the inside, you will become greater on the outside. That’s what this lesson is all about. John Maxwell teaches how the inside influences the outside, and what the life of an inside-out leader looks like. In the application portion of the episode Mark Cole and Jason Brooks define what
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #109: Are You Influencing or Just Being Bossy?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-109-are-you-influencing-or-just-being-bossy/) - A 360-Degree Leader must be able to lead up, down and across. In this episode, Chris and Perry share two strategies for influencing down in the organization.
- [Tests of Timing (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-tests-of-timing-2/) - In part two of our Tests of Timing series, John Maxwell shares the role that mentors and past victories play in helping you make timing decisions. He also shares that well timed decisions require courage, emotional stamina, passion, and ownership. In the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks share what they
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #108: Why Do My Peers Never Listen to Me or Follow My Lead?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-108-why-do-my-peers-never-listen-to-me-or-follow-my-lead/) - Today, Chris and Perry talk about a structured approach to developing influence with your peers.
- [​Tests of Timing Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/test-of-timing-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript. Click here to listen or read the transcript. 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
- [Tests of Timing (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-tests-of-timing-1/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #107: Am I Really Supposed to Influence My Boss?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-107-am-i-really-supposed-to-influence-my-boss/) - In this episode, Chris and Perry talk about ways people in the middle of the organization can develop more influence with their leaders.
- [Best of John Maxwell at Live2Lead: The Leader's Greatest Return](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-bonus-episode-the-best-of-live2lead-the-leaders-greatest-return/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #106: Leading From the Middle: I'm Not the Boss! You Do the Leading!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-106-leading-from-the-middle-im-not-the-boss-you-do-the-leading/) - In today’s episode Chris and Perry discuss ways to develop influence to help you lead without a title.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #105: From Good to Great Through the Valley of Feedback](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-105-from-good-to-great-through-the-valley-of-feedback/) - In this episode, you'll learn how to reduce the potential for conflict when sharing feedback with your team.
- [​Best of John Maxwell at Live2Lead: How to Leadershift Successfully](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/best-of-john-maxwell-at-live2lead-how-to-leadershift-successfully/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #104: Five Strategies for Upping Your Conflict Game](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-104-five-strategies-for-upping-your-conflict-game/) - Today, Chris and Perry discuss the ability that great leaders have to see, embrace, and diffuse conflict before it can disrupt the team and derail progress.
- [​Alan Mulally: Driving Ford Through Crisis](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/alan-mulally-driving-ford-through-crisis/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #103: If You Don't Step Up to Conflict, Conflict Will Step Up to You](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-103-if-you-dont-step-up-to-conflict-conflict-will-step-up-to-you/) - In this episode, Chris and Perry discuss several key strategies in handling and diffusing conflict.
- [​Change Your World – Together We Are the Answer](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/change-your-world-together-we-are-the-answer/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #102: Why Can’t You Just Like Me and Do What I Say?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-102-why-cant-you-just-like-me-and-do-what-i-say/) - Today, Chris and Perry reveal three strategies for leaning into conflict that often arises from difficult conversations.
- [​Calling and Purpose](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/calling-and-purpose/) - 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
- [​Live2Lead 2020 Featured Episodes](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/live2lead-2020-featured-episodes/) - Click here for the "Calling and Purpose" show page. Click here for the "Change Your World" Show Page Click here for the "Driving Ford Through Crisis" Show Page Click here for the "How to Leadershift Successfully" show page. Click here for the "Elevate Your Communication" show page. Click here for the "Leader's Greatest Return" show
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #101: Are You as Inclusive as You Think You Are?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-101-are-you-as-inclusive-as-you-think-you-are/) - Today we talk about three questions every follower is asking about you to determine if you are an inclusive leader.
- [​You Can Lead Now!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/you-can-lead-now/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #100: Values that Drive a Diverse and Inclusive Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-100-values-that-drive-a-diverse-and-inclusive-culture/) - Today we examine how your values determine your approach to having a diverse and inclusive culture.
- [​Halftime Adjustments (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/halftime-adjustments-part-2/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #99: Designing a Diverse and Inclusive Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-99-designing-a-diverse-and-inclusive-culture/) - Today, we discuss how leaders can intentionally design a diverse and inclusive culture in their organization.
- [​Halftime Adjustments (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/halftime-adjustments-part-1/) - 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
- [​Halftime Adjustments Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/halftime-adjustments-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript: Click here to listen or read the transcript: 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #98: Flattening the Hierarchy Curve Through Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-98-flattening-the-hierarchy-curve-through-diversity-and-inclusion/) - Today we talk about flattening the hierarchy curve and inviting others' opinions and points of view to help you open the door of possibilities in your organization.
- [​A Month of Melvin Maxwell (Part 4)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/a-month-of-melvin-maxwell-part-4/) - In the final installment of “A Month of Melvin Maxwell,” John shares the remaining life and leadership lessons he learned from his father, Melvin. John tells us how his father was a shining example of a person who prioritized his life, always gave his best, and enthusiastically devoted himself to a life of growth and
- [​A Month of Melvin Maxwell (Part 3)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/a-month-of-melvin-maxwell-part-3/) - In part three of our series on the lessons John Maxwell learned from his father, Melvin, John shares the importance of giving God the credit, living a generous life, and being intentional every day. Mark Cole and Jason Brooks continue their discussion on what they’re learning from this series. They discuss why knowing and investing
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #97: Leaders Leading Leaders of Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-97-leaders-leading-leaders-of-change/) - We discuss five questions to help you equip and empower your team to think and act like change agents.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #96: Leading in Times of Great Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-96-leading-in-times-of-great-change/) - As businesses begin to reopen, how can a leader use this unique situation to restart or reshape their team and corporate culture?
- [​A Month of Melvin Maxwell (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/a-month-of-melvin-maxwell-part-2/) - In part two of our series on the lessons John Maxwell learned from his dad, Melvin, John talks about the importance of encouraging others, working hard, and maintaining a positive mindset. In the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss the tension between human nature and leader nature, and the importance
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #95: Change Agent Challenge – Are People Following Your Lead?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-95-change-agent-challenge-are-people-following-your-lead/) - As businesses begin to reopen, how can a leader use this unique situation to restart or reshape their team and corporate culture?
- [​A Month of Melvin Maxwell (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/a-month-of-melvin-maxwell-part-1/) - Whenever John Maxwell is asked who his mentors are, his dad, Melvin is at the top of the list. Melvin’s leadership in John’s life set the example and helped shaped John into the man he is today. As some of you may know, Melvin Maxwell passed away on July 4th, 2020 at the age of
- [​A Month of Melvin Maxwell Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/a-month-of-melvin-maxwell-series/) - Click here to listen or watch the full video. Click here to listen or watch the full video. Click here to listen or watch the full video. Click here to listen or watch the full video. Whenever John Maxwell is asked who his mentors are, his dad, Melvin is at the top of the list.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #94: Change Agents – Talking Change or Making Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-94-change-agents-talking-change-or-making-change/) - As businesses begin to reopen, how can a leader use this unique situation to restart or reshape their team and corporate culture?
- [​Leadership Lessons from Michael Jordan’s “The Last Dance”](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/leadership-lessons-from-michael-jordans-the-last-dance/) - Recently ESPN released a 10-part documentary on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls entitled “The Last Dance.” John Maxwell watched this series and gleaned several important leadership lessons that he shares with you here on the podcast. Mark Cole and Chris Goede join in for the application portion of the episode to talk about championing
- [​The Third Option with Miles McPherson](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-third-option-with-miles-mcpherson/) - In this episode, John Maxwell Zooms with Miles McPherson, pastor of the Rock Church in San Diego, California, and author of The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation. They discuss the importance of celebrating what different races have in common, the often-overlooked paradox of being “colorblind” to race, and the value of confronting
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #93: Leadership Culture – Train Them Up In the Way They Should Go](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-93-leadership-culture-train-them-up-in-the-way-they-should-go/) - As businesses begin to reopen, how can a leader use this unique situation to restart or reshape their team and corporate culture?
- [​Vision and Values with Casey Crawford](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/vision-and-values-with-casey-crawford/) - Casey Crawford is the co-founder and CEO of Movement Mortgage. When Movement Mortgage launched in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis in the U.S. their goal was to become a financial services company that people could trust. In this episode we share two key clips from a conversation between Casey, John Maxwell, and Mark
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #92: Leaders, Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-92-leaders-come-out-come-out-wherever-you-are/) - As businesses begin to reopen, how can a leader use this unique situation to restart or reshape their team and corporate culture?
- [​Leaders Listen with Simon Sinek](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/leaders-listen-with-simon-sinek/) - This week on the podcast, we’ve taken two key clips from a recent conversation between John Maxwell, Simon Sinek, and Mark Cole. They discuss the importance of listening and empathy when it comes to leading and connecting with people––especially those unlike us. During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #91: Reclaiming Your Culture as We Reopen Business](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/reclaiming-your-culture-as-we-reopen-business/) - As businesses begin to reopen, how can a leader use this unique situation to restart or reshape their team and corporate culture?
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #90: Avoiding the Intention/Perception Gap when Reopening your World](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-avoiding-the-intention-perception-gap-when-reopening/) - As businesses begin to reopen, it's an excellent opportunity for leaders to lean into their communication style.
- [​Bonus Episode: Adding Value to Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/bonus-episode-adding-value-to-others/) - Hi Podcast Family! Today we have a special message for you from John Maxwell. Last Monday, John shared a timely message about leadership in light of the civil unrest and racial injustice we’re seeing in America right now. We wanted to share this message as a reminder that what you focus on expands. With so
- [​Five Stretches to Help You Grow](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/five-stretches-to-help-you-grow/) - In this episode, John Maxwell teaches five ways that leaders need to stretch themselves in order to grow. He sets up this lesson by teaching the Law of the Rubber Band, which says, “Growth stops when you lose the tension between where you are and where you can be.” Mark Cole is joined by Traci
- [​Candid Conversations: Leadership Themes During Crisis](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-leadership-themes-during-crisis/) - After a two-month break from Candid Conversations due to the COVID-19 crisis, John Maxwell and Mark Cole meet up to discuss three themes during the crisis that John has observed in the great leaders he knows. They also talk about the role hope plays in crisis, the difference between hope and hype, and how to
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #89: Perspective Principles Part 3](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-88-perspective-principles-part-3/) - We round out our three-part series on perspective by uncovering the last four of John Maxwell's 11 perspective principles.
- [​Episode 100: A Lesson in Growth and Consistency](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-100-a-lesson-in-growth-and-consistency/) - Podcast family, this is our 100th episode! We’ve only made it this far because of you. So, for this special occasion, Mark Cole and John Maxwell meet up in Highlands, North Carolina, to reflect on the impact The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast has had around the world, what they’ve learned from being with you each
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #88: Perspective Principles Part 2](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-88-perspective-principles-part-2/) - In Episode 88 of our podcast, we continue exploring John's 11-part approach on perspective and share tips for choosing and changing your perspective.
- [​Maximizing the Moment (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maximizing-the-moment-part-2/) - In part two of Maximizing the Moment, John shares the words to embrace if you want to prepare now for the future. He also shares the five phases of the “Success Cycle” and reminds us that failure is a part of success because it allows us to learn and improve. Mark Cole is joined by
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #87: Perspective Principles Part 1](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/perspective-principles-part-1/) - In Episode 87 of our podcast, we provide important perspective principles that can help leaders in times of adversity and crisis.
- [​Maximizing the Moment (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maximizing-the-moment-part-1/) - In part one of this series on Maximizing the Moment, John teaches four words that every leader must embrace right now to set ourselves up for success in the future. He demonstrates how crises will take leaders on detours, and he encourages leaders to take advantage of their new route. During detours, leaders experience many
- [​Maximizing the Moment Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maximizing-the-moment-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript: Click here to listen or read the transcript: In this series on Maximizing the Moment, John teaches what every leader must embrace right now to set ourselves up for success in the future. He demonstrates how crises will take leaders on detours, and he encourages leaders to
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #86: Are you Condemning or Commending? Finding Benefits in Trying Times](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-finding-benefits-in-trying-times/) - How to leaders turn trying times into a better experience? The answer is being intentional.
- [​What You Focus on Expands](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/what-you-focus-on-expands/) - In this episode of the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell teaches what you should put before you and what you should put behind you during times of crisis. What you put before you is what you focus on, and what you focus on expands. Mark Cole is joined by Chris Goede for the discussion
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #85: A Leader's Best Friend - Your Personal Development Plan](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/a-leaders-best-friend-your-personal-development-plan/) - We discuss the three key aspects of a personal development plan and the critical success factors for putting it into action.
- [​Maximize Your Mentoring](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/maximize-your-mentoring/) - In this episode, Traci Morrow joins Mark Cole to discuss John’s lesson on Maximizing Your Mentoring. John shares four questions to ask yourself if you want to improve your relationship with your mentors or the people you mentor. Traci and Mark, who are both mentees of John Maxwell, share what they’ve gleaned from John’s method
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #84: How Are Insider/Outsider Dynamics Killing Engagement on Your Team?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/how-are-insider-outsider-dynamics-killing-engagement-on-your-team/) - In Episode #84 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, learn how insider outsider dynamics might be killing engagement on your team.
- [​Embracing the Benefits of Uncertainty](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/embracing-the-benefits-of-uncertainty/) - John Maxwell reminds us time and time again that within every challenge is an opportunity to learn, grow, and lead. The challenge of uncertainty is no different. Uncertainty causes us to think differently and creatively, and to stay focused on the present. It tests our character, our strengths, and our wisdom. In this episode, John
- [​Candid Conversations: Mentoring Through Crisis](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-mentoring-through-crisis/) - In this installment of Candid Conversations, we’re doing something both exciting and different. Mark and John are practicing social distancing and are unable to sit in a room together to record new Candid Conversations. However, this past week, they were both on a call with over 500 John Maxwell coaches and faculty where they discussed
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #83: The Opportunity in Adversity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-opportunity-in-adversity/) - It's possible for two people to view adversity differently and have two completely different responses to that adversity.
- [​Crisis Leaders: What They Do Well (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/crisis-leaders-what-they-do-well-part-2/) - In this week’s episode, John Maxwell completes his lesson on what great leaders do well in times of crisis. As many leaders are adapting and learning how to lead through the coronavirus pandemic, this timely message offers direction and clarity to navigate the obstacles that often arise during a crisis. Mark Cole and Jason Brooks
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #82: Perspective - Turning Adversity into Opportunity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/perspective-turning-adversity-into-opportunity/) - In the midst of an adversity crisis, we can find opportunity. It’s all about the power perspective!
- [​Crisis Leaders: What They Do Well (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/crisis-leaders-what-they-do-well-part-1/) - As many leaders are adapting and learning how to lead through the coronavirus pandemic, John Maxwell delivers a timely teaching on what great leaders do well in times of crisis­­. John shares seven qualities that great leaders possess during unprecedented times like these. This message from John was originally broadcast on his Facebook page earlier
- [​Crisis Leaders: What They Do Well Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/crisis-leaders-what-they-do-well-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript: Click here to listen or read the transcript: As many leaders are adapting and learning how to lead through the coronavirus pandemic, John Maxwell delivers a timely teaching on what great leaders do well in times of crisis­­. John shares seven qualities that great leaders possess during
- [​Emotional Intelligence (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/emotional-intelligence-part-2/) - In part two of our series on Emotional Intelligence, John Maxwell teaches the importance of motivation, empathy, and social skills in an emotionally intelligent leader. John reminds us that, like leadership, emotional intelligence is not something that some people are born with and others aren’t. Emotional intelligence can be learned and developed. Mark Cole and
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #81: The World Has Changed - From Optimal to Possible Part 2](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-81-the-world-has-changed-from-optimal-to-possible-part-2/) - Right now, more than ever, we need to be leaning in on that influence to help people through this time of change.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #80: The World Has Changed - From Optimal to Possible Part 1](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-the-world-has-changed/) - During the COVID-19 global crisis, leadership will be revealed and where leadership is most needed. Learn more in Episode 80 of our podcast.
- [​Candid Conversations: How to Be an Unforgettable Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-how-to-be-an-unforgettable-leader/) - This Candid Conversation was recorded several weeks ago while John Maxwell and Mark Cole were in Israel spending time with some of The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation’s top donors. John wanted to make this trip unforgettable for those who support his vision and mission so faithfully, and he took this opportunity to share on the podcast what it takes to be an unforgettable leader. He also reflects on what
- [​Emotional Intelligence (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/emotional-intelligence-part-1/) - We are so excited to bring you a new series on Emotional Intelligence! In this series, John Maxwell references the book Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman and shares five attributes of an emotionally intelligent leader. In this part of the series, John teaches the first two points and explains the importance of self-awareness and self-regulation.
- [​Emotional Intelligence Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/emotional-intelligence-series/) - Click here to listen or read the transcript: Click here to listen or read the transcript: We are so excited to bring you a new series on Emotional Intelligence! In this series, John Maxwell references the book Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman and shares five attributes of an emotionally intelligent leader. In this part of
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #79: Are You An Inspiring Leader? (Part 2) With Chris Fuller](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-79-are-you-an-inspiring-leader-part-2-with-chris-fuller/) - In Episode #79 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we continue the conversation on what it means to be an inspiring leader with Chris Fuller.
- [​People Do What People See (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/people-do-what-people-see-part-2/) - In part two of this series, John covers the final qualities of a good role model: friendship and support, as well as competence. He ends this lesson by painting a picture of what a growth environment looks like. This picture will help you, as a role model, asses if your environment contributes to the growth
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #78: Are You An Inspiring Leader? (Part 1) With Chris Fuller](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-78-are-you-an-inspring-leader/) - In Episode #78 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we discuss what it means to be an inspiring leader and how to build an engaged workforce.
- [​Candid Conversations: Leading Through the Coronavirus](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-leading-through-the-coronavirus/) - Great leadership stands out in times of crisis because great leaders have prepared themselves for the moment. Their voice is one that responds, not reacts. In this episode, John Maxwell and Mark Cole invite their long-time friends Kevin Myers and Chris Hodges to talk about how leaders should be voices of hope during crisis without
- [​People Do What People See (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/people-do-what-people-see-part-1/) - John Maxwell’s Law of Modeling says that it’s hard to improve when you have no one but yourself to follow. In this series, which we’re calling People Do What People See, John Maxwell shares five qualities that make a good role model. In part one, John shares the first three qualities and explains why teaching
- [​People Do What People See Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/people-do-what-people-see-series/) - Listen to People Do What People See (Part 1) Listen to People Do What People See (Part 2) John Maxwell’s Law of Modeling says that it’s hard to improve when you have no one but yourself to follow. In this series, which we’re calling People Do What People See, John Maxwell shares five qualities that
- [​Don’t Just Communicate, Connect (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/dont-just-communicate-connect-part-2/) - In part two of Don’t Just Communicate, Connect, John Maxwell shares the final disconnect he experienced early in his leadership journey that kept him from connecting with those he led. John then closes the lesson by sharing what he does well when it comes to connecting with people. These include valuing others, living with integrity,
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #77: Excuse Me, Your Attitude is Showing](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/john-maxwell-company-executive-leadership-podcast-77-excuse-me-your-attitude-is-showing/) - In Episode #77 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we explore some of the triggers that can affect attitude and what leaders can do to improve.
- [​Candid Conversations: What Are You Reading?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-what-are-you-reading/) - In the last Candid Conversation, John C. Maxwell shared a sneak peek of the book he’s currently writing. In this episode, he shares powerful insights from the book he’s most recently finished reading: Atomic Habits by James Clear. John shares a few of his key takeaways from this book and how they have challenged him
- [​Don't Just Communicate, Connect (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/dont-just-communicate-connect-part-1/) - This week we’re starting a series on connecting with others. Based loosely on his book Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, John Maxwell shares four of what he calls his “disconnects.” These are areas early on in his leadership journey that kept him from connecting with the people he led. This series will help you become a
- [​Don’t Just Communicate, Connect Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/dont-just-communicate-connect-series/) - Listen to Don't Just Communicate, Connect (Part 1) Listen to Don't Just Communicate, Connect (Part 2) This week we’re starting a series on connecting with others. Based loosely on his book Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, John Maxwell shares four of what he calls his “disconnects.” These are areas early on in his leadership journey that
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #75: If You Don’t Like Feedback, You’ll Like a Disengaged Team Even Less](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/if-you-dont-like-feedback-youll-like-a-disengaged-team-even-less/) - In Episode #75 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we discuss the essential topic of feedback, and how to create a feedback culture for your organization.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #74: Leadershift For Women With Stacey Speller - Part 2](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-74-leadershift-for-women-with-stacey-speller-2/) - In Episode #74, Chris and Perry continue speaking with Stacey Speller, and offer seven things that women can do to maximize their leadership.
- [​Leading Through Change (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/leading-through-change-part-2/) - In part two of our series on Leading Through Change, John Maxwell shares the four key principles of change that every individual experiences. These keys are important as you lead through change. They’ll help you and your team cultivate an environment that is conducive to change, rather than hold onto the past and stifle progress.
- [​Candid Conversations: What Are You Writing?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-what-are-you-writing/) - John Maxwell often gets asked, “Which of your books is your favorite?” His answer is always whichever book he is currently writing. In this installment of Candid Conversations, John C. Maxwell and Mark Cole talk about the book John is currently working on and the ideas he’s most excited about sharing. He just released his
- [​Leading Through Change (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/leading-through-change-part-1/) - We’re starting a new series this week on Leading Through Change! It’s easy to lead when everything is consistent and your job is to simply maintain. But John Maxwell says maintaining is not leading; it’s managing. Great leaders are faced with change every day, and they lead through it with clarity and confidence. In part
- [​Leading Through Change Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/leading-through-change-series/) - Listen to Leading Through Change (Part 1) Listen to Leading Through Change (Part 2) We’re starting a new series this week on Leading Through Change! It’s easy to lead when everything is consistent and your job is to simply maintain. But John Maxwell says maintaining is not leading; it’s managing. Great leaders are faced with
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #73: Leadershift For Women With Stacey Speller](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-73-leadershift-for-women-with-stacey-speller/) - What's the roadmap for women to follow when it comes to authentic leadership?
- [​Put Your Dream to the Test (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/put-your-dream-to-the-test-part-2/) - Owning your dream means betting on yourself and not solely relying on others to make it happen. In this episode John Maxwell covers what it truly means to own your dream. He shares that one sign you own your dream and are betting on yourself is that you invest in it. Mark Cole and Jason
- [​Candid Conversations: John’s Word for 2020](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-johns-word-for-2020/) - Every year, after John Maxwell’s year in review process of reflecting on the past year, John chooses a word that encompasses the main area of focus that he wants to the accomplish in the coming year. In this Candid Conversation, John Maxwell and Mark Cole talk about their words for the year and why they
- [​Put Your Dream to the Test (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/put-your-dream-to-the-test-part-1/) - Do you own your dream for your life? Do you even have a dream for your life? Those are a couple of the questions John C. Maxwell asks in this new series, Put Your Dream to the Test, based on his book of the same title. Many people don’t have a dream for their life
- [​Put Your Dream to the Test Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/put-your-dream-to-the-test-series/) - Listen to Put Your Dream to the Test (Part 1) Listen to Put Your Dream to the Test (Part 2) Do you own your dream for your life? Do you even have a dream for your life? Those are a couple of the questions John C. Maxwell asks in this new series, Put Your Dream to
- [​Courage: Leading a Life of Few Regrets](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/courage-leading-a-life-of-few-regrets/) - In this episode, John Maxwell shares seven thoughts on the impact courage has on leadership. John cites that courage is the most important of all virtues, according to Maya Angelou, because it’s required in order to exercise all other virtues consistently. During the discussion portion, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks examine instances from their own
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #72: I Think I Want To Think Like Successful Leaders Think](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-72-i-think-i-want-to-think-like-successful-leaders-think/) - Good thinkers solve problems. They never lack for ideas, and they always have hope for a better future. In Episode #72, Chris and Perry explain how the way people think is the one thing that separates successful people from unsuccessful people.
- [​Candid Conversations: The Infinite Game with Simon Sinek](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-the-infinite-game-with-simon-sinek/) - In this installment of Candid Conversations, John Maxwell and Mark Cole chat with author and speaker Simon Sinek about his new book, The Infinite Game. Simon shares what inspired him to write the book as well, as five practices that you need to continually embrace in order to play the “infinite game.” John and Simon
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #71: Is Your Team Better Because Of You?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-71-is-your-team-better-because-of-you/) - People are influenced by what you do for the organization. In Episode #71, Chris and Perry look at 7 ways you can increase your influence by making your team better.
- [​Earning Trust (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/earning-trust-part-2/) - In this episode, John Maxwell concludes his lesson on earning trust––the number one responsibility of a leader. John discusses the important roles that competent leadership, empowerment of others, courage to risk in relationships, and integrity all play in gaining the trust of your team. John also digs into a common misconception that many leaders have
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #70: Are You Telling, Teaching, or Coaching?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-70-are-you-telling-teaching-or-coaching/) - In Episode #70, Chris and Perry explain the 80-10-10 rule of telling, teaching, and coaching, and how applying it to your leadership can boost your team's performance and engagement.
- [​Earning Trust (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/earning-trust-part-1/) - John Maxwell says that the number one responsibility of a leader is to earn trust with his or her people. Trust is an attitude that allows people to rely on, have confidence in, and feel sure about people and things. This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we’re starting a new series called “Earning
- [​Earning Trust Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/earning-trust-series/) - Listen to Earning Trust (Part 1) Listen to Earning Trust (Part 2) John Maxwell says that the number one responsibility of a leader is to earn trust with his or her people. Trust is an attitude that allows people to rely on, have confidence in, and feel sure about people and things. This week on The
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #69: What Would Last Year's You Tell This Year's You?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-69-what-would-last-years-you-tell-this-years-you/) - In Episode #69, Chris and Perry go over a few tips and habits to make yourself more accountable and find success in the new year.
- [​Candid Conversations: Make the Most of the Middle](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-make-the-most-of-the-middle/) - John Maxwell and Mark Cole sit down in this installment of Candid Conversations to reflect on the recent Exchange event in London. Hosted by John, Exchange is an annual, three-day, immersive event that puts attendees face-to-face with leadership experts in top industries and side-by-side with world-class thinkers. This year, Exchange took place in London. John
- [​Reaching Your Potential](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/reaching-your-potential/) - Happy New Year, podcast listeners! We wanted to start off right by encouraging you to pursue the changes and goals you’ve set! This year has so much potential for you and your organization, whether you know it or not. So, in this episode, we’re talking about how to reach your potential by avoiding the pitfalls that
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #68: Who Makes the Decisions Around Here?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-68-who-makes-the-decisions-around-here/) - In Episode #68, Chris and Perry discuss the importance of delegating problem-solving and decision-making so that your organization can thrive.
- [​The Leader’s Greatest Return](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-leaders-greatest-return/) - Merry Christmas, podcast listeners! As we’re releasing this, we know you’re probably sitting around the Christmas tree unwrapping gifts with friends and family. So, we wanted to give you a gift as well! Are you ready for this? On January 28th, John Maxwell will release his new book, The Leader’s Greatest Return. But, today on
- [​Candid Conversations: The Meeting Before the Meeting](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-the-meeting-before-the-meeting/) - In this Candid Conversation, John Maxwell and Mark Cole dive into the importance of preparing for important meetings and moments, especially when they’re with people who are, as John says, “bigger, better, and faster” than you. John calls this preparation “the meeting before the meeting.” If you and your team want to walk away from
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #67: Five Hallmarks of Elite Performance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-67-five-hallmarks-of-elite-performance/) - In Episode #67, Chris and Perry go through 5 key habits of elite performers and discuss how incorporating these habits will not only develop yourself as a leader but your team as individuals.
- [​Your Year in Review](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/your-year-in-review/) - We’ve got something very special for you this week! As many of you know, John Maxwell sets aside the last week of every year to reflect on the previous 365 days. He calls this his “Year in Review.” This annual exercise provides John the clarity to identify what he did well this past year and
- [​You Are Worth It with Kyle Carpenter](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/you-are-worth-it-with-kyle-carpenter/) - In this very special episode of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by two of John’s good friends: Kyle Carpenter, the youngest living recipient of the Medal of Honor, and Don Yaeger, journalist and New York Times best-selling author. Kyle and Don have recently written the book You Are Worth It: Building a Life
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #66: You Mean There's Another Level?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-66-you-mean-theres-another-level/) - In Episode #66, Chris and Perry stress having a "growth mindset" and show us what leaders can learn from the performance habits of elite athletes.
- [​Candid Conversations: A Tribute to Richard Chancy](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-a-tribute-to-richard-chancy/) - In this Candid Conversation, John Maxwell and Mark Cole reflect on the impact Richard Chancy had on their lives and leadership. Mark shares several words that Richard embodied, while John Maxwell gives short lessons on each word and how Richard truly exemplified the leadership qualities that John, Mark, and Richard have taught in the podcast.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #65: Do I Really Need a Vision?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-65-do-i-really-need-to-have-a-vision/) - In Episode #65 of the Executive Leadership Podcast, Chris and Perry address the question, "Do I really need to have a vision?" Yes! Here's how you can make your team vision a reality.
- [​Moral Authority: Why Do People Listen to You? (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/moral-authority-why-do-people-listen-to-you-part-2/) - In this week’s episode, John Maxwell continues his lesson on how to gain the influence of those you lead. He points out that as you climb to higher levels in your influence, you don’t leave behind the previous levels, but instead, you build off of them. John also talks about the importance of consistent growth
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #64: Are You Working IN Your Business Or ON Your Business?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-64-are-you-working-in-your-business-or-on-your-business/) - In Episode #64 of the Executive Leadership Podcast, Chris and Perry explain the importance of working ON your business and how you can shift your focus to the big picture to improve your organization.
- [​Moral Authority: Why Do People Listen to You? (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/moral-authority-why-do-people-listen-to-you-part-1/) - Do people listen to you because they have to? Or do they listen because they want to? Much of the time, the answer to this question is a reflection of your level of influence. In this new series on what John Maxwell calls “moral authority,” John dives into five levels of influence that determine if
- [​Moral Authority: Why Do People Listen to You? Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/moral-authority-why-do-people-listen-to-you-series/) - Listen to Moral Authority: Why Do People Listen to You (Part 1) Listen to Moral Authority: Why Do People Listen to You (Part 2) Do people listen to you because they have to? Or do they listen because they want to? Much of the time, the answer to this question is a reflection of your
- [​Celebrating Richard Chancy](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/celebrating-richard-chancy/) - Dear podcast listeners, It is with a heavy heart, but with immense gratitude, that we are posting this. On Friday, November 22nd, we unexpectedly lost our dear friend, Richard Chancy. Ever since we started this podcast in August of 2018, Richard has added value to countless lives and leaders throughout the world. His passion was
- [​Candid Conversations: When You’re in Over Your Head](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-when-youre-in-over-your-head/) - In this Candid Conversation with John C. Maxwell and Mark Cole, John shares five principles for how to lead when you’re in over your head. These are principles John has gleaned throughout his career as he has taken on challenges necessary to accomplish a vision bigger than himself. John points out: “The principles of survival
- [​Ten Maxims for Motivation (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/ten-maxims-for-motivation-part-2/) - In part two of our series on motivation, John Maxwell shares his final maxims for motivating your team and organization. John discusses key ideas like, “What gets rewarded gets done,” and he teaches you how to create an environment that is conducive to motivation. Mark Cole and Richard Chancy share what they’ve learned from their
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #63: Is It Really My Job to Motivate You?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-63-is-it-really-my-job-to-motivate-you/) - In Episode #63 of the Executive Leadership Podcast, Chris and Perry explain 3 strategies for facilitating motivation that will create a workplace where your team values working.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #62: Ten Strategies For Becoming A World-Class Networker](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-62-10-strategies-for-becoming-a-world-class-networker/) - In Episode #62 of the Executive Leadership Podcast, Chris and Perry lay out 10 strategies for connecting with others that will turn you into a world-class networker.
- [​Ten Maxims for Motivation (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/ten-maxims-for-motivation-part-1/) - What’s the difference between a leader and a manager? Well, there are quite a few. But one attribute that makes leaders stand out from managers is a leader's ability to motivate their team without using position. In this new series, John shares ten maxims for motivating the people you lead to accomplish the vision and
- [​Ten Maxims for Motivation Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/ten-maxims-for-motivation-series/) - Listen to Ten Maxims for Motivation (Part 1) Listen to Ten Maxims for Motivation (Part 2) What’s the difference between a leader and a manager? Well, there are quite a few. But one attribute that makes leaders stand out from managers is a leader's ability to motivate their team without using position. In this new
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #61: Moving From Rules & Regulations To Standards & Expectations](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-61-moving-from-rules-and-regulations-to-standards-and-expectations/) - In Episode #61 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, Chris and Perry examine the key differences between rules and standards and regulations and expectations, and how making the switch will boost your organization's satisfaction, independence, and overall excellence.
- [​Candid Conversations: Turn Setbacks into Setups](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-turn-setbacks-into-setups/) - John Maxwell says that one of a leader’s greatest assets is the perspective of others. That’s why he incorporates what he calls “Learning Lunches” in his schedule regularly. Learning lunches are a time for John to learn from those with different backgrounds and experiences by asking them seven key questions, which John shares in this
- [​Live in Atlanta with Marcus Buckingham](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/live-in-atlanta-with-marcus-buckingham/) - Mark Cole said it himself––this is one of our best episodes yet! We’re making John Maxwell Leadership Podcast history this week for two reasons: 1) We recorded this episode in front of a live audience, and 2) John Maxwell and Mark Cole sat down to discuss leadership with Marcus Buckingham! If you’re not familiar with
- [​Attitude: The Difference Maker (Part 3)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/attitude-the-difference-maker-part-3/) - In this episode on attitude, John encourages us in overcoming five common challenges to maintaining a positive attitude. They are discouragement, problems, change, fear, and failure. John addresses each potential threat to a positive attitude and offers sage advice on how to overcome it. Mark Cole, Richard Chancy, and Jason Brooks talk through their personal
- [​Candid Conversations: How to Separate Yourself from the Competition](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-how-to-separate-yourself-from-the-competition/) - In this Candid Conversation, John Maxwell shares the insights he’s gleaned from his friends at Movement Mortgage––a company that has learned how to separate themselves from their competition by solving a common problem within their industry. John shares his insights in five key points, which, if implemented into your leadership will help you rise above
- [​Attitude: The Difference Maker (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/attitude-the-difference-maker-part-2/) - In episode two of this three-part series on attitude, John Maxwell dives right into specific steps we can take to develop a winning attitude. He’s quick to remind us that choosing to make your attitude your greatest asset is the starting point. You’ll want to share this helpful, practical lesson! Mark Cole, Richard Chancy, and Jason
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #60: Leader Challenge: Building Bench Strength](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-60-leadership-challenge-building-bench-strength/) - In Episode #60 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we discuss the importance of having a succession plan and building a strong bench.
- [​Attitude: The Difference Maker Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/attitude-the-difference-maker-series/) - Listen to Attitude: The Difference Maker (Part 1) Listen to Attitude: The Difference Maker (Part 2) Listen to Attitude: The Difference Maker (Part 3) This new series is all about attitude–the difference maker. John starts us off by clearly reminding us that attitude is NOT everything, but it IS the difference maker. John shares a
- [​Attitude: The Difference Maker (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/attitude-the-difference-maker-part-1/) - This episode kicks off a three-part series on attitude. John starts us off by clearly reminding us that attitude is NOT everything, but it IS the difference maker. John shares a list of what attitude cannot substitute for, as well as a list of what attitude can do for us. He encourages us to make
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #59: Leadership Decision Time - Be Vulnerable or Armor Up](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-59-leadership-decision-time-be-vulnerable-or-armor-up/) - In Episode #59 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we discuss a tough decision we face as leaders--to be vulnerable or to armor up.
- [​Why the Best Are the Best](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/why-the-best-are-the-best/) - John Maxwell says, “Leadership determines the success of the team,” and in this episode, he dissects what makes the best leaders the best. He offers two main ideas: The best leaders give their best to their people, and the best leaders are able to get the best from their people. You’re going to want to
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #58: You May Have Presence, But Is It Executive Presence?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-58-you-may-have-presence-but-is-it-executive-presence/) - In Episode #58 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we discuss how to strengthen your executive presence and potential pitfalls to avoid.
- [​Candid Conversations: The Art of Mentoring](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-the-art-of-mentoring/) - You will feel like you are sitting around the table as you listen to this Candid Conversation between John Maxwell and a group of men whom he has spent the last several days with. Each person shares the mentoring lessons they have learned from John and what their key takeaways are. John encourages us to have
- [​Focused Thinking (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/focused-thinking-part-2/) - In part two of this series on focused thinking, John Maxwell helps us narrow down our focus as he shares what we need to focus on. We get the greatest return on investment when we focus on our strengths, our key people, and our team’s development. John concludes by providing a Rule of Five for
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #57: I'm A High I, Networker, ENFJ, Blue, What Type Are You?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-57-im-a-high-i-networker-enfj-blue-what-type-are-you/) - In Episode #57 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, Chris and Perry discuss various behavioral and personality assessments.
- [​Candid Conversations: Fear and Faith](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-fear-and-faith/) - In this Candid Conversation John shares his reflections about a recent encounter he had with Nik Wallenda of the famous Flying Wallendas who have performed audacious feats such as tight rope walking over Niagara Falls. When asked by John how he overcomes fear, Nik shared that he respects the danger and believes preparation is the
- [​Focused Thinking Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/focused-thinking-series/) - Listen to Focused Thinking (Part 1) Listen to Focused Thinking (Part 2) As a high-energy, high-capacity leader, John Maxwell has a natural bias for action and has to be intentional to develop his focused thinking skills. He committed to put in the effort, and since then his effective practice of focused thinking has had a
- [​Focused Thinking (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/focused-thinking-part-1/) - As a high-energy, high-capacity leader, John Maxwell has a natural bias for action and has to be intentional to develop his focused thinking skills. He committed to put in the effort, and since then his effective practice of focused thinking has had a global impact. In this episode, John shares some of what he has
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #56: The Approachable Leader - Engagement on Steroids](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-56-the-approachable-leader-engagement-on-steroids/) - In Episode #56 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, Chris and Perry discuss how to make sure that "the door is always open" is not just a slogan but a reality for your team members.
- [​The Make-Up that Makes Up a Leader (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-make-up-that-makes-up-a-leader-part-2/) - In part two of this series, John Maxwell continues to teach on characteristics to look for that make up a potential leader. He talks about the importance of two necessary attributes of a high capacity leader: a positive attitude and teachability. Building on John’s principle of a teachable spirit as the key to growing as
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #55: The Teachable Leader - Engagement on Steroids](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-55-the-teachable-leader-engagement-on-steroids/) - In Episode #55 of John Maxwell's Executive Leadership Podcast, we challenge you to ask your team 10 questions about your leadership that can tell you whether or not you are a "teachable leader."
- [​Candid Conversations: Live from Dubai](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-live-from-dubai/) - This Candid Conversation features John Maxwell and Mark Cole providing a rundown of their incredible 17-day, six-country trip. They spent 96 hours traveling to Myanmar, Ghana, Oman, Iran, and Vietnam to add value to leaders who are multiplying value to others. John shares five key takeaways: 1) His books preceded him. 2) Everywhere he went
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #54: Questions I Ask Myself as a Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-54-questions-i-ask-myself-as-a-leader/) - In Episode #54 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we challenge you to better yourself as a leader by asking yourself 5 key questions.
- [​The Make-Up that Makes Up a Leader (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-make-up-that-makes-up-a-leader-part-1/) - John Maxwell teaches that the greatest responsibility of a leader is to raise up more leaders, and this episode is dedicated to helping you do that by showing you how to spot potential leaders. What makes up a good leader? John shares three key characteristics to evaluate a person’s leadership capacity: character, desire, and discipline.
- [​The Make-Up that Makes Up a Leader Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-make-up-that-makes-up-a-leader-series/) - Listen to The Make-Up that Makes Up a Leader (Part 1) Listen to The Make-Up that Makes Up a Leader (Part 2) John Maxwell teaches that the greatest responsibility of a leader is to raise up more leaders, and this episode is dedicated to helping you do that by showing you how to spot potential
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #53: Dare To Be Dumb – The Power Of Questions](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-53-dare-to-be-dumb-the-power-of-questions/) - In Episode #53 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we challenge you to "Dare to be Dumb" by asking more questions.
- [​Climb Further and Faster: An Interview with Chris Hogan](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/climb-further-and-faster-an-interview-with-chris-hogan/) - We’re deviating from our regular format to bring you this special episode featuring John C. Maxwell and Chris Hogan both being interviewed by the CEO of the Maxwell Enterprise, Mark Cole. In this episode, John and Chris share essential wisdom for those wanting to grow in their leadership. Chris reveals his journey to success,
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #52: Leaders Secret Weapon: Developing Your Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/leaders-secret-weapon-developing-your-team/) - In Episode #52 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we discuss the important steps that leaders should take in order to successfully develop their team.
- [​Candid Conversations: Advice for People Starting Their Career (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-advice-for-people-starting-their-career-part-2/) - In this Candid Conversation, John Maxwell continues to offer guidance for people who are getting started in their careers. However, you’ll quickly realize the advice is applicable to all of us in any stage of our leadership journey. This is wisdom that John has acquired through years of practice, and he’s excited to share it
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #51: Hanging Around The Hoop](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/hanging-around-the-hoop/) - In Episode #51 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we discuss how you can "hang around the hoop" as a leader to achieve results.
- [​Possibility Thinking (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/possibility-thinking-part-2/) - In part two of this series, John Maxwell shares that possibility thinking is the mindset that allows energy to build. He describes the four P’s of energy: possibility thinking, passion, praise, and progress. Tapping into all of these resources creates an ongoing cycle of energy, results, and growth. Mark Cole and Richard Chancy ask the
- [​Candid Conversations: Advice for People Starting Their Career (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-advice-for-people-starting-their-career/) - John Maxwell and Mark Cole begin this Candid Conversation with an update on two projects John is currently hard at work on. The first is The Power of 5 for network marketing. The second is iDo, a values-based, leadership-roundtable curriculum designed specifically for students. These resources have the potential to have a huge impact, and
- [​Possibility Thinking (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/possibility-thinking-part-1/) - In part one of this two-part series, John Maxwell looks at how we can unleash our enthusiasm and hope to solve problems that seem impossible. John says that unsuccessful people allow circumstances to limit them, while successful people see possibility everywhere. John encourages us to have a positive life stance that acknowledges challenges as they
- [​Possibility Thinking Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/possibility-thinking-series/) - Listen to Possibility Thinking (Part 1) Listen to Possibility Thinking (Part 2) In this series, John Maxwell looks at how we can unleash our enthusiasm and hope to solve problems that seem impossible. John says that unsuccessful people allow circumstances to limit them, while successful people see possibility everywhere. John encourages us to have a
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #50: A Lesson in Persistence, Consistency and a Few Catchy Titles](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/a-lesson-in-persistence-consistency-and-a-few-catchy-titles/) - In Episode #50 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, consider ways in which we can support persistence and consistency in our organizations and in ourselves.
- [​Candid Conversations: The Power of 5](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-the-power-of-5/) - In this Candid Conversation, you’ll hear John’s desire to be a ladder holder at this stage in his life, as well as his commitment to add value to leaders who multiply value to others. John and Mark Cole discuss John’s latest book, which he wrote for that express purpose: to add value to network marketers who
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #49: Taking Your Team To The Next Level](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/taking-your-team-to-the-next-level/) - In Episode #49 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we discuss how you can take your team to the next level.
- [​Failure is not Final](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/failure-is-not-final/) - Failure is a natural part of life, but we can learn how to make the most out of those inevitable failures. In this episode, John Maxwell asks why some people allow failure to build them up and others allow it to derail them. John offers four observations about how people view failure, as well as
- [​The Law of Intentionality](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-law-of-intentionality/) - John Maxwell teaches the “Law of Intentionality” as the foundation to his 15 Laws of Growth online course. For this episode, we’re sharing the entire first lesson from this online course, and we have a special offer for the course exclusively for our podcast listeners! So be sure to listen. In this episode, John begins
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #48: A 4 Phase Approach To Leading Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-48-a-4-phase-approach-to-leading-leaders/) - In Episode #48 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we explore how you can become an effective second, third, or fourth-line leader.
- [​Candid Conversations: Do it Now](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-do-it-now/) - In this Candid Conversation you will hear a behind-the-scenes discussion between John Maxwell and his CEO, Mark Cole, on a leader’s propensity for action and the importance of “doing it now.” John also shares news from his trip to Dubai and on the impact the John Maxwell Enterprise is having around the globe. John is
- [​A Story of Success with Tyler Perry](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/a-story-of-success-with-tyler-perry/) - In this episode, we’re sharing an impactful conversation between John C. Maxwell and Tyler Perry from last year’s Live2Lead event in Atlanta, Georgia. You’ll be inspired and encouraged as you hear Tyler’s story of overcoming adversity, finally making it, and then realizing the opportunity he has to create a positive impact on so many other
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #47: How Can I Lead Without A Title? A Listener Question](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/how-can-i-lead-without-a-title-a-listener-question/) - In Episode #47 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we explore how you can become a leader in your organization without a title.
- [​Six Temptations of Successful Organizations (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/six-temptations-of-successful-organizations-part-2/) - In part two of this series on the six temptations of successful organizations, John Maxwell talks about four challenges common to leaders in successful organizations. He explains each pitfall and offers sound practices to counteract these temptations that have the power to derail our success. He reminds us that successful organizations today struggle to remain
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #46: Tuesday Is Coming – What Do You Have To Show For It?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-46-tuesday-is-coming-what-do-you-have-to-show-for-it/) - In Episode #46 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we explore how leaders can intentionally and attainably set goals that work towards the big picture.
- [​Six Temptations of Successful Organizations Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/six-temptations-of-successful-organizations-series/) - Listen to Six Temptations of Successful Organizations (Part 1) Listen to Six Temptations of Successful Organizations (Part 2) There’s a lot of great content in this series, and you do not want to miss it! John Maxwell talks about the temptations that successful organizations face, and he offers business maxims to counteract them. The first
- [​Six Temptations of Successful Organizations (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/six-temptations-of-successful-organizations-part-1/) - There’s a lot of great content in this episode, and you do not want to miss it! John Maxwell talks about the temptations that successful organizations face, and he offers business maxims to counteract them. The first key idea he shares is that you and your business never arrive. He ties that into our need
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #45: Setting Priorities – Are You a Visionary or a Vision Caster?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-45-setting-priorities-are-you-a-visionary-or-a-vision-caster/) - In Episode #45 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we examine how a leader can grow from being a visionary to a vision caster for their organization.
- [​Fatal Flaws of a Leader (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/fatal-flaws-of-a-leader-part-2/) - In part two of this series, John Maxwell continues to teach about the six fatal flaws that can sabotage a leader. To the three he shared in the last episode, he adds a lack of flexibility, an inability to meet goals consistently, and an inability to think strategically. John explains when these flaws are most likely to show up, as well as what to do when
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #44: Setting Priorities – Rising Above the Noise of the Urgent](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-44-rising-above-the-noise-of-the-urgent-setting-priorities/) - In Episode #44 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we how leaders can begin setting priorities by rising above the noise of the urgent.
- [​Fatal Flaws of a Leader (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/fatal-flaws-of-a-leader-part-1/) - In part one of this series, John Maxwell shares three of six fatal flaws of a leader. Whether you define the top as a professional position or a personal best, a leader who overlooks these traits will never make it to the top. John defines the first three fatal flaws of a leader as a
- [​Fatal Flaws of a Leader Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/fatal-flaws-of-a-leader-series/) - Listen to Fatal Flaws of a Leader (Part 1) Listen to Fatal Flaws of a Leader (Part 2) In this series, John Maxwell shares the six fatal flaws of a leader. Whether you define the top as a professional position or a personal best, a leader who overlooks these traits will never make it to the
- [​Candid Conversations: Never Stop Sowing in Others](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-never-stop-sowing-in-others/) - In July of 1976, John realized his calling in life was to add value to leaders. In this new Candid Conversation, John reflects on five major events he has participated in over the last eight days. He shows how they’re examples of and the fulfillment of his call to add value to leaders who multiply
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #43: 3 Sets Of 3 – An Employee Engagement Mini-Course](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-43-3-sets-of-3/) - In Episode #43 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we explore 3 sets of 3 tools that leaders can use to drive employee engagement.
- [​The Four Keys to Growth (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-four-keys-to-growth-part-2/) - In part two of this series, John Maxwell focuses on the second key to growth, which states that growth means change. To reach for something new requires us to let go of something old. We must learn to embrace the process of learning, unlearning, and relearning if we want to make the most of our
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #42: Not So Secret Agents of Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/not-so-secret-agents-of-change/) - In Episode #42 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we explore how leaders can become agents of change for both themselves and for their organizations.
- [​The Four Keys to Growth (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-four-keys-to-growth-part-1/) - In part one of this new series, John Maxwell shares the first of four keys to growth with humor, candor, and intensity. John reflects on the fact that as we age, our certainties decrease, but the ones that remain grow stronger. He takes this opportunity to share his fervent belief that if you want to
- [​The Four Keys to Growth Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-four-keys-to-growth-series/) - Listen to The Four Keys to Growth (Part 1) Listen to The Four Keys to Growth (Part 2) In this new series, John Maxwell shares the four keys to growth with humor, candor, and intensity. John reflects on the fact that as we age, our certainties decrease, but the ones that remain grow stronger. He
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #41: Listening– A Leader's Tool for Showing Value to People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/listening-a-leaders-tool-for-showing-value-to-people/) - In Episode #41 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we explore how to use listening as a tool for showing value to people.
- [​Candid Conversations: Father’s Day](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-fathers-day/) - In this conversation between John Maxwell and Mark Cole you will have the opportunity to hear John express his overflowing appreciation for his wonderful Dad, as well as talk about what it means for him to be a father figure in this season of his life and career. “Father” was John’s word for the year
- [​The Price Tag of Leadership (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-price-tag-of-leadership-part-2/) - In part two of The Price Tag of Leadership Series, John walks through the final two truths about self-discipline that explain what makes it the biggest gamechanger in leadership. He reminds us that “Everything worthwhile is uphill––all the way.” But success doesn’t come just by climbing. It’s also dependent on consistency, which is why John
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #40: Characteristics of Highly Accountable People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-40-characteristics-of-highly-accountable-people/) - In Episode #40 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we explore the characteristics of highly accountable people.
- [​The Price Tag of Leadership Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-price-tag-of-leadership-series/) - Listen to The Price Tag of Leadership (Part 1) Listen to The Price Tag of Leadership (Part 2) In this new series, John Maxwell discusses the price tag of leadership. If you’re familiar with John at all, you’ve likely heard him say, “Everything worthwhile is uphill––all the way.” That means there is always a cost
- [​The Price Tag of Leadership (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-price-tag-of-leadership-part-1/) - In this new series, John Maxwell discusses the price tag of leadership. If you’re familiar with John at all, you’ve likely heard him say, “Everything worthwhile is uphill––all the way.” That means there is always a cost associated with leadership and success. The hard truth is that the cost is self-discipline. As John says, the
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #39: 5 Skills for Winning, Influencing, and Connecting](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-39-5-skills-for-winning-influencing-and-connecting/) - In Episode #39 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we explore how leaders can win, influence, and connect with those around them
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #38: From the Mouth of a Millennial About Leading Millennials](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-38-from-the-mouth-of-a-millennial-about-leading-millennials/) - In Episode #38 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we explore some of the strengths and struggles that millennials have in the workplace today.
- [​Building Relationships: Working Together Means Winning Together (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/building-relationships-working-together-means-winning-together-part-2/) - In this episode, John Maxwell shares five characteristics of a solid relationship. You can use these five characteristics to build a fledgling relationship, repair a damaged one, or sustain a lifelong friendship. The characteristics apply equally to personal and professional relationships, but John is quick to point out that one of the key ingredients to
- [​Building Relationships: Working Together Means Winning Together (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/building-relationships-working-together-means-winning-together-part-1/) - John Maxwell teaches that people won’t go along with you unless they can get along with you! It’s as simple (and as difficult) as that. In this episode, John describes the reasons for conflict, the types of team relationships, and why working together increases our chances of winning together. Mark Cole, the CEO of The
- [​The Building Relationships Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-building-relationships-series/) - Listen to Building Relationships: Working Together Means Winning Together (Part 1) Listen to Building Relationships: Working Together Means Winning Together (Part 2) John Maxwell teaches that people won’t go along with you unless they can get along with you! It’s as simple (and as difficult) as that. In this episode, John describes the reasons for
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #37: The Three Guiding Behaviors of High Engagement Leaders](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-37-three-guiding-behaviors-of-high-engagement-leaders/) - In Episode #37 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we explore the three key behaviors of high engagement leaders with Fernando Campos of Peoples Mortgage.
- [​Candid Conversations: The Key to Sustaining Your Passion](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-the-key-to-sustaining-your-passion/) - You are going to want to take notes on this one! By all measures, John has attained the highest levels of success – he has written 106 books and sold 31 million copies of those books, trained leaders in every country in the world, and is working to literally see entire countries transformed! Yet he
- [​The Communication Shift: Directing to Connecting](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-communication-shift-directing-to-connecting/) - We recently released a brand-new digital course called “Leadershift,” where John C. Maxwell teaches the 11 Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace. The Communication Shift is one of those important changes. In fact, it’s so important that we want to share it with you now. This episode includes John’s lesson from the online course, as well as Mark Cole and
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #36: It's All About People](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-36-its-all-about-people/) - Fernando Campos will share how People’s Mortgage puts “people first” and why the power of perspective is so crucial when it comes to generational and cross-cultural leadership.
- [​Candid Conversations: The Tiger Woods Comeback](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-the-tiger-woods-comeback/) - The John Maxwell Company has just wrapped up its third year of hosting the Maxwell Leadership Pro-Am at the beautiful TPC Sugarloaf. Join us for this unplugged conversation as John Maxwell and Mark Cole reflect on the event, Tiger’s monumental win at the Masters, and leadership principles that can be gleaned from the game of
- [​Choosing Significance (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/choosing-significance-part-2/) - This week we’re sharing part two of a series called “Choosing Significance.” In this second episode, John Maxwell walks through the five areas where we need to get beyond ourselves to experience significance. As John says, one is too small a number for greatness. Mark Cole and Richard Chancy offer insights into how we as
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #35: Five Questions For Bridging the IP Gap](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-35-five-questions-for-bridging-the-ip-gap/) - In our podcast, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explain the importance of perception and offer five questions that leaders can ask themselves to help bridge the IP Gaps within their teams.
- [​Choosing Significance (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/choosing-significance-part-1/) - This week we’re launching a new series called “Choosing Significance.” In this first episode, John Maxwell shares that selfishness and significance are incompatible. John discusses the three elements that will determine whether we live out of selfishness or significance: motives, maturity, and mindset. Mark Cole and Richard Chancy follow-up with a discussion about how motives,
- [​Choosing Significance Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/choosing-significance-series/) - Listen to Choosing Significance (Part 1) Listen to Choosing Significance (Part 2) In this new series we're calling “Choosing Significance", John Maxwell shares that selfishness and significance are incompatible. John discusses the three elements that will determine whether we live out of selfishness or significance: motives, maturity, and mindset. Mark Cole and Richard Chancy follow-up
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #34: The 10 Half Truths of Employee Engagement, Part 2](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-34-the-10-half-truths-of-employee-engagement-part-2/) - In this episode of our Executive Leadership Podcast, Chris Goede and Perry Holley share the remaining half truths of employee engagement.
- [​Candid Conversations: Live from Costa Rica](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-live-from-costa-rica/) - If you haven’t already heard, we’re sharing occasional, “Candid Conversations” with John as he travels the world teaching leadership. These behind-the-scenes episodes will deliver some of John’s freshest thinking on a variety of topics. Today’s Candid Conversation takes place in Costa Rica, where John, Mark Cole (CEO of The John Maxwell Enterprise), and the team
- [​Redefining Failure: 4 Steps to Failing Forward](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/redefining-failure-4-steps-to-failing-forward/) - Fear of failure is often the toughest hurdle to jump in leadership. In this episode, John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Richard Chancy flip the idea of failure on its head. Rather than allowing failure to slow down progress or even prevent us from starting in the first place, leaders can use the power of failure
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #33: The 10 Half Truths of Employee Engagement, Part 1](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-33-10-half-truths-of-employee-engagement/) - There are many “half” truths that leaders like to believe. In Episode #33 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we reveal the first five of these half truths and how they play a role in your team's engagement.
- [​Candid Conversations: Live from Las Vegas](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-live-from-las-vegas/) - In this installment of Candid Conversations, John Maxwell and Mark Cole update us on their incredible experience in Washington D.C. where John received the Horatio Alger Award. John reflects on this experience to discuss the importance of partnership. John also teaches on two essentials of developing leaders: equipping and empowering. He points out that equipping
- [​Your Influence Inventory](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/your-influence-inventory/) - John C. Maxwell says, “Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less.” Everyone has some level of influence, which is why John points out that everyone is a leader. But just because you have influence doesn’t mean you’re a good leader. If you want to influence more people and grow your leadership capacity, you must evaluate
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #32: It's All About Priorities!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-32-its-all-about-priorities/) - You can't manage time, but you can manage priorities and make sure that you are being productive with your time. In episode #32 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss the Law of Priorities.
- [​Find Your Way with Carly Fiorina](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/http-johnmaxwellleadershippodcast-com-episodes-candid-conversations-from-the-desk-of-john-c-maxwell/) - In this special episode, John Maxwell sits down with his good friend Carly Fiorina (former CEO of Hewlett Packard and 2016 U.S. presidential candidate). John and Carly discuss the role that courage plays in leadership and the most common reasons people fail to reach their full potential. Carly’s new book Find Your Way was released April 9,
- [​Candid Conversations: From the Desk of John C. Maxwell](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episodes-candid-conversations-from-the-desk-of-john-c-maxwell/) - In this installment of Candid Conversations, John Maxwell and Mark Cole sit down in John’s home office to update you on the incredible transformation happening around the world through The John Maxwell Enterprise and its partners. John also shares his gratitude and excitement for being awarded the prestigious Horatio Alger award, an accomplishment that has
- [​A Winner’s Daily Mindset (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/a-winners-daily-mindset-part-2/) - Success happens when you add value to yourself. But significance happens when you add value to others. That’s what John Maxwell talks about in part two of our series, A Winner’s Daily Mindset. Mark and Richard dive into the difference between successful and unsuccessful people. Then they discuss how good habits and disciplines in a leader’s life compound into success that can
- [​A Winner’s Daily Mindset Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/a-winners-daily-mindset-series/) - Listen to A Winner's Daily Mindset (Part 1) Listen to A Winner's Daily Mindset (Part 2) This week we’re starting a new series called A Winner’s Daily Mindset. In this episode, John Maxwell talks through the first three of six habits. There are many habits that can lead you to success, but the six John
- [​A Winner’s Daily Mindset (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/a-winners-daily-mindset-part-1/) - Success happens when you add value to yourself. But significance happens when you add value to others. That’s what John Maxwell talks about in part two of our series, A Winner’s Daily Mindset. Mark and Richard dive into the difference between successful and unsuccessful people. Then they discuss how good habits and disciplines in a
- [​Candid Conversations: Trained Leader to Transformational Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episodes-candid-conversations-trained-leader-to-transformational-leader/) - Last week we announced the addition of new occasional bonus episodes called Candid Conversations to The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast. We’ve already heard great feedback from our podcast community about the first installment. If you missed it, you can listen to it here. This week we have another Candid Conversation for you between John Maxwell
- [​Journey to Greatness with Don Yaeger](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-38-journey-to-greatness-with-don-yaeger/) - In this special episode, John Maxwell and Mark Cole sit down with their good friend Don Yaeger. Don is an award-winning keynote speaker, business leadership coach, 11-time New York Times best-selling author, and longtime associate editor for Sports Illustrated. John and Don talk about their journeys to become great communicators, both on stage and on paper, as well as favorite books they’ve written and what it means
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #31: Performance Reviews](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-31-performance-reviews/) - In episode #31 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, Chris Goede and Perry Holley share their experiences with the often much dreaded 'performance review'!
- [​Candid Conversations: Emotional Strength in Challenging Situations](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/candid-conversations-emotional-strength-in-challenging-situations/) - We’re doing something new with The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast! In addition to our regularly scheduled episodes, we’re giving you occasional, candid conversations with John Maxwell as he travels the world teaching leadership. These behind the scenes episodes will deliver some of John’s freshest thinking on a variety of topics. In this first installment of
- [​How to Start Successfully (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-37-how-to-start-successfully-part-2/) - 00:00:00 In part two of How to Start Successfully, John C. Maxwell shares the final three points you must embrace if you want to make your start a success. Whether it’s a business, a book, or a bucket list item, this episode will help you start off on the right foot. After John’s lesson, your hosts Mark Cole and
- [​How to Start Successfully (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-36-how-to-start-successfully-part-1/) - John Maxwell says the first person you must learn how to lead is yourself. This week, we’re starting a new series called “How to Start Successfully.” Spring is a time of year when we’re thinking of new beginnings and starting fresh. How you start can set you up for success or set the stage for failure on the
- [​How to Start Successfully Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/how-to-start-successfully-series/) - Listen to How to Start Successfully (Part 1) Listen to How to Start Successfully (Part 2) John Maxwell says the first person you must learn how to lead is yourself. In this series, "How to Start Successfully," John is going to help us begin with inentionality. Spring is a time of year when we’re thinking
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #30: Leading Day to Day](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-30-leading-day-to-day/) - It’s so easy to get caught up in today’s fast-paced world, that we often forget the most important part of being a leader: helping our team members reach their full potential.
- [​A Conversation with Ed Mylett](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-35-a-conversation-with-ed-mylett/) - Ed Mylett is a bestselling author and peak performance expert, not to mention a friend of John Maxwell. He invited John on his podcast in January for an in-depth conversation about John’s leadership journey and to talk about John’s new book, Leadershift. Ed’s team was kind enough to let us use this interview on The John Maxwell Leadership
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #29: Authentic Leadership is the Core of Any Business Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-29-authentic-leadership/) - In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore authentic leadership, including four simple truths that leaders can apply today.
- [​The Portrait of a Strong Family (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/e34-the-portrait-of-a-strong-family-part-2/) - This week we’re continuing our series on The Portrait of a Strong Family. John Maxwell discusses how strong families respond to crisis in a positive way. This episode is for the leader who wants to strengthen their family’s communication and commitment to one another. Jason Brooks joins Mark Cole again to dive deep into John’s
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #28: What is Company Culture?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-28-what-is-company-culture/) - Company culture is a big problem in organizations across the world, and having a positive one can be a huge differentiator.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #27: Leading Cross-Cultural Teams](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-27-leading-cross-cultural-teams/) - It’s important to acknowledge that people from different cultural backgrounds have different expectations of what leadership looks like.
- [​The Portrait of a Strong Family Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-portrait-of-a-strong-family-series/) - Listen to The Portrait of a Strong Family (Part 1) Listen to The Portrait of a Strong Family (Part 2) In this series, we’re talking about family relationships. What makes a strong family? And, what should a leader’s family life look like? John discusses the importance of expressing appreciation for each other and structuring your
- [​The Portrait of a Strong Family (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-33-the-portrait-of-a-strong-family-part-1/) - 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
- [​Bonus Episode: Leadershift with Ed Bastian](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-32-bonus-episode-leadershift-with-ed-bastian/) - 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
- [​Bonus Episode: Leadershift with Rachel Hollis](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-31-bonus-episode-leadershift-with-rachel-hollis/) - 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
- [​The Leadershift Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-leadershift-series/) - Listen to Leadershift with Trent Shelton Listen to Leadershift with Rachel Hollis Listen to Leadershift with Ed Bastian 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
- [​Bonus Episode: Leadershift with Trent Shelton](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-30-bonus-episode-leadershift-with-trent-shelton/) - 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 best-selling author), and Trent Shelton (former
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #26: Delegation Basics](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-26-delegation-basics/) - Delegation is critical for leaders in terms of production, employee engagement and developing their people.
- [​Ordinary to Extraordinary (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-29-ordinary-to-extraordinary-part-2/) - 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,
- [​The Ordinary to Extraordinary Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-ordinary-to-extraordinary-series/) - Listen to Ordinary to Extraordinary (Part 1) Listen to Ordinary to Extraordinary (Part 2) 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
- [​Ordinary to Extraordinary (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-28-ordinary-to-extraordinary-part-1/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #25: Where Have All the New Health Club Members Gone? Staying the Course When the Going Gets Tough](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-25-where-have-all-the-new-health-club-members-gone/) - We all have great intentions at the beginning of the year, but eventually we start making excuses when life gets in the way.
- [​Ten Keys to Consistent Growth (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-27-ten-keys-to-consistent-growth-part-2/) - 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
- [​The Ten Keys to Consistent Growth Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-ten-keys-to-consistent-growth-series/) - Listen to Ten Keys to Consistent Growth (Part 1) Listen to Ten Keys to Consistent Growth (Part 2) 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
- [​Ten Keys to Consistent Growth (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-26-ten-keys-to-consistent-growth-part-1/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #24: Connecting: Five Generations Deep](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-24-connecting-five-generations-deep/) - It’s the first time in history that we have five generations in the workforce. With that comes many opportunities, but also challenges for leaders today.
- [​You Gotta Have a System](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-25-you-gotta-have-a-system/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #23: New Year: Making Your Resolutions and Plans Work!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-23-new-year-making-your-resolutions-and-plans-work/) - As we prepare to launch into the new year, we offer effective approach that can be used to evaluate your year and hit the ground running next year.
- [​The Domino Effect (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-24-the-domino-effect-part-2/) - 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
- [​The Domino Effect Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-domino-effect-series/) - Listen to The Domino Effect (Part 1) Listen to The Domino Effect (Part 2) 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
- [​The Domino Effect (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-23-the-domino-effect-part-1/) - 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
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #22: Exhibiting Empathy, EQ and Engagement](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-22-exhibiting-empathy/) - The biggest driver of engagement is empathy. In Episode #22 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we explore how leaders can build empathy as a skill.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #21: Establishing and Maintaining Trust](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-21-establishing-and-maintaining-trust/) - In our podcast, we explore how leaders can build and maintain trust with their teams with actionable tips that can be applied today.
- [​Growth and Gratitude (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-22-growth-and-gratitude-part-2/) - 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
- [​The Growth and Gratitude Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-growth-and-gratitude-series/) - Listen to Growth and Gratitude (Part 1) Listen to Growth and Gratitude (Part 2) 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
- [​Growth and Gratitude (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-22-growth-and-gratitude-part-1/) - 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
- [​Frustration to Fulfillment (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-21-frustration-to-fulfillment-part-2/) - In Episode 20, we’re picking back up on last week’s impactful discussion on fulfillment. John continues his teaching by talking about the final questions you need to ask yourself in order to move from frustration to fulfillment. Mark and Richard begin their discussion by clarifying and expanding on the idea that now is the time
- [​The Frustration to Fulfillment Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-frustration-to-fulfillment-series/) - Listen to Frustration to Fulfillment (Part 1) Listen to Frustration to Fulfillment (Part 2) As John says, “Everything worthwhile is uphill.” That climb is what keeps so many individuals and leaders grounded––it’s intimidating, and it’s hard work. But the climb is necessary if you want to shift your life from a place of frustration to
- [​Frustration to Fulfillment (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/e20-frustration-to-fulfillment-part-1/) - As John says, “Everything worthwhile is uphill.” That climb is what keeps so many individuals and leaders grounded––it’s intimidating, and it’s hard work. But the climb is necessary if you want to shift your life from a place of frustration to a place of fulfillment. This week, we’re starting a two-part series that will guide
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #20: Increasing Engagement, Establishing Boundaries](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-20-establishing-boundaries/) - One of the most important things leaders can do when bringing their teams to full engagement is establish boundaries.
- [​Thought Busters or Thought Boosters (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-18-thought-busters-or-thought-boosters-part-2/) - Leadership begins between the ears, as Mark Cole points out in this second part of our Thought Boosters series. If you listened to Episode 17 last week, you know John Maxwell teaches that a healthy environment is vital for thoughts and ideas to reach their full potential. In this episode, we’re talking about how to
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #19: Stepping up or Stepping Back](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-19-stepping-up-or-stepping-back/) - In Episode 19 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we’ll talk about engagement and why leaders must learn to stop stepping up and step back
- [​Thought Busters or Thought Boosters (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-17-thought-busters-or-thought-boosters-part-1/) - If you’re familiar at all with John Maxwell, you know the secret ingredient to his leadership and success is the time he takes to think. That’s why we’re excited to bring you this two-part series on practices that can either boost or bust your thinking. Thoughts and ideas are fragile in the beginning, and they
- [​Thought Busters or Thought Boosters Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/thought-busters-or-thought-boosters-series/) - Listen to Episode 17: Thought Busters or Thought Boosters (Part 1) Listen to Episode 18: Thought Busters or Thought Boosters (Part 2) If you’re familiar at all with John Maxwell, you know the secret ingredient to his leadership and success is the time he takes to think. That’s why we’re excited to bring you this
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #18: Leading When Times Are Good](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-18-leading-when-times-are-good/) - In Episode of 18 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, we’ll share tips for making sure momentum stays where it’s at and business continues to stay on track in good times and bad.
- [​The Crisis Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-16-the-crisis-leader/) - Many leaders fall into the trap of thinking that crisis is what makes a leader. But as John Maxwell says, crisis does not make a leader; crisis reveals a leader. Good leaders are prepared when crisis hits, and their preparation is what sustains them and reveals their character under pressure. In this episode, Mark Cole
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #17: Is it Okay to Be Me?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-17-is-it-okay-to-be-me/) - In order to be authentic, the first thing you need to do is to really understand yourself so that you can lead and communicate effectively with your team.
- [​The Picture of Leadership (Part 3)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-15-the-picture-of-leadership-part-3/) - In the final installment of The Picture of Leadership series, John Maxwell, Mark Cole and Richard Chancy discuss the final two C’s of great leadership: Convince and Cause. As a leader, you can’t do either if you lack belief in your product or are unable to gauge your organization’s momentum. Richard and Mark talk about
- [​The Picture of Leadership (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-14-the-picture-of-leadership-part-2/) - Leaders are creators. In last week’s episode of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we discussed how leaders choose. This week, in Part 2 of this 3-part series, we’re talking about how leaders create. According to John, good leaders create four major things within their teams and organizations: confidence, strategy, ideas, and­­­ options. But, not only
- [​The Picture of Leadership Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-picture-of-leadership-series/) - Listen to The Picture of Leadership (Part 1)Listen to The Picture of Leadership (Part 2)Listen to The Picture of Leadership (Part 3) Throughout this three-part series, John will dive into the “4 Cs” of leadership and provide a clear picture of what great leadership looks like. We'll discuss how leaders choose, create, convince, and cause. If
- [​The Picture of Leadership (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-13-the-picture-of-leadership-part-1/) - Leaders have the privilege and responsibility to choose the vision of the organization. That’s what John discusses in the first episode of a new, three-part series we’re calling The Picture of Leadership. Throughout this series, John will dive into the “4 Cs” of leadership and provide a clear picture of what great leadership looks like.
- [​The Best Advice I Ever Got](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-12-the-best-advice-i-ever-got/) - This is going to be a fun one! We’ve spent a lot of time on some in-depth leadership discussions over the last 11 episodes. So, we decided we would use Episode 12 to have a fun discussion about the best advice John, Mark, and Richard have ever received. John shares some of the best advice
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #16: Mastering the Difficult Conversation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-16-mastering-the-difficult-conversation/) - Listen to Episode 16 of our Executive Leadership Podcast for some tools that will help you with difficult conversations and create lasting, productive relationships with your team.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #15: I Know You’re Busy, But Busy Doing What?](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-15-i-know-youre-busy/) - Everybody is busy, but busy doing what? Though they often get used synonymously, there’s a big difference between being busy and being productive.
- [​The Core Values of a Winning Team (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-11-the-core-values-of-a-winning-team-part-2/) - In the second and final episode of our Core Values of a Winning Team series, John, Mark, and Richard dive into core values 4-10 of what makes a winning team. John also touches on five areas of communication that will help your team operate at their maximum potential, while Mark and Richard have an insightful
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #14: Feedback that Leads to Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-14-feedback-that-leads-to-change/) - We'll explore the importance of feedback -- meaning feedback not only that we ask for, but also the feedback we should give.
- [​The Core Values of a Winning Team Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-core-values-of-a-winning-team-series/) - Listen to Part 1 of the Core Values of a Winning Team Series Listen to Part 2 of the Core Values of a Winning Team Series The Law of High Morale: When you’re winning, nothing hurts. We made it to Episode 10! To celebrate, we’re kicking off an amazing two-part series on The Core Values
- [​The Core Values of a Winning Team (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-10-the-core-values-of-a-winning-team-part-1/) - The Law of High Morale: When you’re winning, nothing hurts. We made it to Episode 10! To celebrate, we’re using this episode to kick off an amazing two-part series on The Core Values of a Winning Team. In this series, John teaches on the ten fundamentals that make a winning team. This episode walks through
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #13: Questions That Every Coaching Leader Should Ask Themselves](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-13-questions-every-coaching-leader-should-ask/) - The John Maxwell Company’s Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore five key questions that every coaching leader should ask themselves.
- [​The Momentum Breakers vs. Momentum Makers Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-momentum-breakers-vs-momentum-makers-series/) - Listen to Part 1 of the Momentum Series Listen to Part 2 of the Momentum Series Are you a momentum breaker or a momentum maker? We hope you’ will be able to answer this question for yourself by the end of our two-part series on momentum. In this series, John discusses how momentum is a
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #12: The Fastest Way Leaders Work Themselves Out of a Job](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-12/) - In Episode 12 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, The John Maxwell Company’s Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss Level 4 in the Five Levels of Leadership.
- [​Vision – How to See More & See Before](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-7-vision-how-to-see-more-see-before/) - In this episode, we’re talking about vision. But this episode is a little unique. Instead of our usual format, we wanted to give you a taste of an event we host every year called Live2Lead. This year’s event was incredible. We had an amazing speaker line-up. And so we wanted to give you a taste
- [​How to Remove Your Leadership Blind Spots](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/e6-how-to-remove-your-leadership-blind-spots/) - In the final installment of the Blind Spot series, John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Richard Chancy discuss how to remove leadership blinds spots. Over the last few weeks, we’ve had a great time discussing what a blind spot is and what the most common blind spots are in leadership. In this episode, we put this
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #11: Going from Me to We](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/going-from-me-to-we/) - In Episode 11 of our Executive Leadership Podcast, Perry Holley and Chris Goede share tips for becoming a stronger Level 3 leader, which means focusing more on we and less on me.
- [​Most Common Leadership Blind Spots (Part 2)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-5-most-common-leadership-blind-spots-part-2/) - What price is your blind spot costing your leadership and your organization? In the third installment of the Blind Spots series, John talks about the final three common blind spots in leadership. To listen to the first three most common leadership bind spots, check out our previous episode. As John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Richard
- [​The Blind Spots Series](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/the-blind-spots-series/) - Listen to: Defining Leadership Blind Spots Listen to: Most Common Leadership Blind Spots (Part 1) Listen to: Most Common Leadership Blind Spots (Part 2) Listen to: How to Remove Your Leadership Blind Spots In this four-part series on Leadership Blind Spots, John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Richard Chancy define what a leadership blind spot is,
- [​Welcome to The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/welcome-to-the-john-maxwell-leadership-podcast/) - Welcome to the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast! In our second episode you’ll get to know two of your hosts, Mark Cole, CEO of the John Maxwell Enterprise, and Richard Chancy, President of the Personal Leadership Solutions Team. Mark and Richard tell you their stories and how they came to work for John Maxwell. You will
- [​Defining Leadership Blind Spots](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-3-defining-leadership-blind-spots/) - In this first episode of our four-part series on leadership blind spots, John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Richard Chancy define what a leadership blind spot is. Can leaders see their own blind spots? What indicators can leaders examine to identify and understand their own blind spots? Every leader has at least one blind spot, and
- [​Most Common Leadership Blind Spots (Part 1)](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/episode-4-most-common-leadership-blind-spots-part-1/) - In the second installment of our four-part series on Blind Spots, John Maxwell discusses the most common blind spots he sees in leadership. This episode covers three of the six most common blind spots. We’ll cover the remaining three in our next episode. You will learn the importance of perspective, how to spot an insecure
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #10: 5 Ways Leaders Build and Maintain Momentum](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-10-5-ways-leaders-build-and-maintain-momentum/) - Are you a momentum-building leader or a momentum-breaker? Listen to Episode 10 in our Executive Leadership Podcast to discover more.
- [​Winning Is An Inside Job](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/winning-is-an-inside-job/) - We're finally going to do it! On August 1, we are launching the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast. I’m Richard Chancy, the President of the Personal Leadership Solutions Team at The John Maxwell Company and one of your hosts for John Maxwell’s NEW podcast. Every week you’ll hear from me, as well as the CEO of
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #9: At Some Point, You Will Have to Produce Results](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-9-at-some-point-you-will-have-to-produce-results/) - In the next episode of our Executive Leadership Podcast, Chris Goede and Perry Holley will talk about what it takes to be a successful Level 3 leader, with the key being production.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #8: On The Bus And in the Right Seat](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-8-on-the-bus-and-in-the-right-seat/) - In this episode of our Executive Leadership Podcast, Chris Goede and Perry Holley will talk about what it takes to be a successful Level 3 leader, with the key being production.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #7: Tasks vs. Relationships: A Five Levels Danger Zone](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-7-tasks-vs-relationships-a-five/) - We all have a natural bent towards Level 2 or Level 3 in the 5 Levels of Leadership.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #6: Connecting is the Key](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-6-connecting-is-the-key/) - The John Maxwell Company offers a wide array of leadership development and management training built on the timeless principles of John C. Maxwell.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #5: 3 Questions Every Follower is Asking About their Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-5-3-questions-every-follower-is/) - There are three questions that every follower is asking their leader: “Can you help me?”, “Do you care about me?”, and “Can I trust you?”
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #4: Your People Are Watching You All the Time](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-4-your-people-are-watching-you-all/) - We’ve learned that people follow you because they have to at Level 1 of the 5 Levels of Leadership. Now, as a Level 2 leader, they're watching your every…
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #3: You Cannot Give What You Do Not Have](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-3-you-cannot-give-what-you-do-not-have/) - Episode 3: Perry Holley and Chris Goede share tips for creating a personal development plan that will help you grow as a leader and, in turn, grow your team.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #2: Congratulations, Now Get Busy!](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-2-congratulations-now-get-busy/) - The John Maxwell Company offers a wide array of leadership development and management training built on the timeless principles of John C. Maxwell.
- [Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast #1: Intro to the 5 Levels of Leadership](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/podcast/executive-leadership-podcast-intro-to-the-5-levels-of-leadership/) - In the first episode of our Executive Leadership podcast, Chris Goede introduces the Five Levels of Leadership, giving an overview of each level.

## Events

- [Maxwell Leadership Book Camp](https://www.maxwellbookcamp.com/bookcamp-go )
- [Monthly Mentoring with John Maxwell](https://www.johnmaxwellacademy.com/mentoring-with-john)
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- [Ask John Anything Mentoring Call](https://www.johnmaxwellacademy.com/mentoring-with-john)
- [International Maxwell Conference](https://go.maxwellleadership.com/talk?c=jmax-maxwell-online&jmtc=mlcom&jmta=imc)
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- [Exchange 2024](https://exchange.maxwellleadership.com/) - We are excited to be hosting our 22nd annual Exchange conference in Las Vegas.
- [Day To Grow](https://day2grow.maxwellleadership.com/) - At Day to Grow, you'll have the chance to meet and engage with an impressive lineup of industry leaders and experts. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the best and gain valuable knowledge that can transform your personal and professional growth. Not only will you benefit from their expertise, but you'll also get
- [International Maxwell Conference Francophonie](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/event/international-maxwell-certification-francophonie/) - Learn More!
- [City Tour](https://l2l.ticketspice.com/citytour2023) - This summer, for the first time, we're bringing the inspiring world of Maxwell Leadership right to your doorstep. Our seasoned mentors will visit key cities: Atlanta, Houston, South Florida, and the Chicago area! Each tour stop promises a unique, enriching experience with live podcast recordings, engaging meet and greets, and enlightening personal growth workshops. We're honored to introduce our hosts, Mark Cole, CEO of Maxwell Leadership, and Chris Robinson, founding partner of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team. Adding to the excitement, guest speakers like Valorie Burton and Roddy Galbraith will join us, offering their unique perspectives on personal development and leadership. The tour isn't just for certified team members; it's for anyone who believes in the power of personal growth, for individuals ready to take the next step in their leadership journey, and for those curious about unlocking their potential.
- [Live2Lead 2023](https://l2l.johnmaxwell.com/)
- [Exchange 2023](https://exchange.maxwellleadership.com/) - We are excited to be hosting our 22nd annual Exchange conference in Las Vegas.
- [Personal Growth Day](https://imc.johnmaxwellgroup.com/march-2023-personal-growth-day/)
- [International Maxwell Conference](https://imc.johnmaxwellgroup.com/march-2023-imc/)
- [Live2Lead 2022](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/event/live2lead-2022-1/) - More information coming soon!
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- [John C. Maxwell Leadership Summit](https://advancement.ciu.edu/maxwell)
- [Heartbeats Festival](https://heartbeats.events/)
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## Coaches

- [Chris Fuller](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/chris-fuller/) - Consultant, Coach, and Facilitator, Chris is focused on building the John Maxwell enterprise by instilling the principles of “inspiration and perspiration” into the leadership mindsets of his clients.
- [Tony Lynch](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/tony-lynch/) - As a business growth consultant, mentor, and coach it is my passion to equip people and businesses for growth and success.
- [John Griffin](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/john-griffin/) - John lives out his mantra, “YOU Matter,” by empowering others to discover, embrace and boldly live out their true leadership purpose
- [Deb Ingino](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/deb-ingino/) - Deb Ingino is a global leadership expert focused on adding immeasurable value to all of her corporate client engagements.
- [Corey Baker](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/corey-baker/) - As a Coach and Facilitator, Corey strives to awaken individuals and organizations by uncovering and capitalizing on their leadership potential.
- [Greg Cagle](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/greg-cagle/) - Greg Cagle builds strategic, tactical leadership development plans to position your organization for immediate growth.
- [Susan Davis](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/susan-davis/) - My passion has always been to add value to people, helping them achieve their highest vision and goals both personally as well as professionally, doing that with a growth mindset and intentionality.
- [Rick Vandermyden](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/rick-vandermyden/) - As a Facilitator, Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, Rick’s goal is to transform individuals, small businesses, and corporations to help them reach their highest level of leadership through workshops and coaching.
- [Stacey Speller](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/stacey-speller/) - Stacey Speller thrives in highly visible engagements with world leaders, government officials, CEOs and entrepreneurs.
- [Sharon Pflieger](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/sharon-pflieger/) - Sharon Plieger has 25+ years of experience in organizational development and is passionate about bringing John C. Maxwell’s teachings to the corporate landscape.
- [Dana McArthur](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/dana-mcarthur/) - Dana McArthur creates learning experiences that achieve results by engaging the intelligence and commitment of the participants.
- [Perry Holley](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/perry-holley/) - Perry Holley advises executives across the world on leadership development and employee engagement.
- [Brian Epperson](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/brian-epperson/) - Dr. Brian Epperson is a consultant and executive coach who works one-on-one with business leaders to help them navigate the critical issues impacting them professionally and personally.
- [Kathy Coder](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/kathy-coder/) - Kathy Coder brings a refreshing and custom approach that equips leaders and companies to realize their full potential.
- [Michael Bryant](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/coach/michael-bryant/) - As Coach and Facilitator, Michael builds and executes frameworks designed to guide clients in achieving both personal and professional goals. His specialties are in organizational design, corporate team building and strategic planning.

## Whitepapers

- [16 Tips To Increase Employee Retention In The Corporate Environment](https://go.maxwellleadership.com/employee-retention) - The difference between retaining your company’s good employees and losing them to the competition can be as simple as equipping them to do a good job and developing them into great leaders. More than ever, employees want growth opportunities and paths for personal development to stay at a company. By helping good employees become great leaders, you position your company for success and increase employee retention.
- [How To Keep Millennials Engaged And Productive In The Workplace](https://go.johnmaxwellcompany.com/how-to-keep-millennials-engaged-and-productive-in-the-workplace) - This free whitepaper highlights one of the most significant personnel challenges facing human resource leaders in business today, generational diversity. Over 86 million millennials will be in the workplace by 2020—representing a full 40% of the total working population. Learn how connecting with Millennial employees—eventual leaders—will determine the future of your business success.
- [24 Proven Practices To Increase Employee Engagement](https://go.johnmaxwellcompany.com/increase-employee-engagement) - An engaged employee—one who is fully focused on and enthusiastic about his or her work—is a rare commodity these days. You also know the high cost of disengaged employees. Employee engagement is based on trust, integrity, two-way commitment and communication between an organization and its members; and when done well, it increases the chances of success.
- [John C. Maxwell’s Road Map For Healthy Confrontation](https://go.johnmaxwellcompany.com/a-guide-to-managing-conflict) - Nobody likes conflict , so everybody avoids it—including the managers and team leaders in your company. Whenever conflict arises, managers can be tempted to avoid it and procrastinate. The good news is that your leaders can create an environment where motivation is both valued and rewarded. By following a few key steps for motivating employees, your managers can achieve their goals and help the company thrive.
- [Top 10 Must Dos With Virtual Teams](https://go.johnmaxwellcompany.com/top-10-must-dos-for-virtual-teams) - Technology has reimagined what’s possible for the workplace environment in organizations. Virtual teams offer distinct advantages for leaders in your company, but with the potential for greater productivity comes the potential for greater disconnect. The good news is that your leaders don’t need to feel lost when it comes to virtual teams. Although the techniques required to lead virtual teams may differ, the core principles remain the same.
- [Culture Vs. Vision: How They Can Work Together](https://go.johnmaxwellcompany.com/culture-vs-vision-how-they-can-work-together) - The strength of your company’s vision and the health of your company’s culture will dictate its potential for success. Verbalize a strong vision and you lay sturdy groundwork for positive corporate culture. As a leader, you are pivotal in making the connection between vision and culture. The results will be better relationships, increased job security, and a vision that works with culture to expand growth and success.
- [10 Key HR Trends & How To Prepare](https://go.johnmaxwellcompany.com/10-key-hr-trends) - In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive corporate environment, it’s never been more important for your leaders to push pause and reflect on what happened last year in order to best plan for the year ahead. By reflecting on possibilities in the past, they became more motivated to produce in the present. To equip your team as it grows, you must help your leaders understand what it takes to effectively motivate, listen to, encourage, and lead a diverse workplace.
- [The Top 10 Truths Everyone Must Know About The 5 Levels Of Leadership](https://go.johnmaxwellcompany.com/thinking-like-a-leader) - Growing leadership capacity, both for you personally and for your entire team is important for your company’s success, it sets your organization up for growth and sets it apart from competitors. However, leaders and managers can easily overlook intentional people development in the rush to get things done. The good news is, executives and managers you equip can be aspiring leaders full of passion, vision, talent, and great ideas.

## Case Studies

- [Developing Leadership At Best-One Tire](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/developing-leadership-at-best-one-tire/) - Thanks to our customized training solutions, Best-One says, “We’re getting the tools we need … we’re having the conversations we need to be having, and asking the questions we need to be asking.”
- [Adding Value To The Next Generation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/adding-value-to-the-next-generation/) - Utilizing the language and principles in the 5 Levels, The John Maxwell Company helped Friar Tux develop a training program that adds value to not just their customers and their bottom line, but to their employees’ long-term futures.
- [Great Depth For A Rapidly Growing Company](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/great-depth-for-a-growing-company/) - HEXPOL Compounding, tripled in size overnight in 2010 – going from three companies to nine. The explosive growth created a leadership gap, and The John Maxwell Company stepped in to help close that gap.
- [Every Employee Deserves A Great Leader](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/every-employee-deserves-a-great-leader/) - Using The John Maxwell Company’s 5 Levels of Leadership and 360 Degree Leader training, Ascend put in place the necessary framework to bring their vision to life.
- [Leading With Flexibility](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/leading-with-flexibility-at-cdc/) - The John Maxwell Company provided avenues to help us reach inside who we are as leaders and develop trust within ourselves.
- [Learning to Lead In Work & Life](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/learning-to-lead-in-work-and-life/) - For five generations, Gordon Food Service has provided the highest-quality food services and products to their customer
- [Leadership Culture Born from One Individual’s Intentional Effort to Change](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/leadership-culture-born-from-one-individuals-intentional-effort-to-change/) - The John Maxwell Company helps Wenco, a franchise for the Wendy’s restaurant chain, align their company culture and values.
- [Maxwell Executive Coaching Helps Microsoft Leader Reach Full Potential](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/maxwell-executive-coaching-helps-microsoft-leader-reach-full-potential/) - High-potential Microsoft executive Nikki Gregg achieved great personal and professional growth through John Maxwell Executive Coaching.
- [Servant Leader Uncovers the Link Between Data and Employee Engagement](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/servant-leader-uncovers-the-hidden-link-between-data-and-employee-engagement-at-hendrick-automotive/) - Hendrick Automotive Group partners with The John Maxwell Company to intentionally use data to guide their leadership training development program.
- [Steel Manufacturer Exemplifies the Link Between Culture and Success](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/major-steel-manufacturer-exemplifies-link-between-culture-and-success/) - Major Steel Manufacturer North Star BlueScope exemplifies the link between culture and success working with The John Maxwell Company.
- [The John Maxwell Company Energizes the Growth of Kindercare Learning Centres](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/the-john-maxwell-company-energizes-the-growth-of-kindercare-learning-centres-new-zealand/) - Kindercare has always provided leadership development, but partnered with The John Maxwell Company when a gap presented itself.
- [National Employee Benefits Company Reinforces Success for Independent Agents](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/national-employee-benefits-company-reinforces-success-with-leadership-toolkit-for-independent-agents/) - The John Maxwell Company works with Colonial Life to implement tailored and customized leadership solutions.
- [SAP Transforms Sales Teams with The John Maxwell Company​](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/sap-transforms-sales-teams/) - SAP works with the John Maxwell Company to transform and energize their sales teams.
- [Family Business Works with the John Maxwell Company to Continue Solid Growth](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/family-business-works-with-the-john-maxwell-company-to-continue-solid-growth/) - Family business Davis Auto Group works with The John Maxwell Company to continue solid growth.
- [Investment Firm Aligns Transformational Leadership and Diversity Programs](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/alternative-investment-firm-aligns-transformational-leadership-and-diversity-programs-into-driver-for-growth/) - The John Maxwell Company helps Varde drive transformational leadership. Read our case study to see the intrinsic results of working together.
- [Durabuilt Focuses on People to Fuel Rapid Growth Across the Organization](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/durabuilt-innovation-focuses-on-people-not-just-in-process-to-fuel-rapid-growth-across-the-organization/) - Durabuilt focuses on its people, not just the process to fuel company growth. Learn what The John Maxwell Company brings to Durabuilt.
- [Innovative Insurer Partners with The John Maxwell Co. to Develop Corporate Culture](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/case-study/innovative-insurer-partners-with-the-john-maxwell-company-to-develop-strong-caring-corporate-culture/) - Innovative insurer American Integrity Insurance works with The John Maxwell Company to build a strong, caring corporate culture.

## MWM

- [JOY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/joy/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureJOY
- [MWM TEST](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/mwm-test-2/)
- [EVOLVE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/evolve/)
- [LEVEL](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/level/)
- [DARING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/daring/)
- [ADAPTING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/adapting/)
- [MANAGING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/managing/)
- [CHILDREN](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/children/)
- [FEEDBACK](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/feedback/)
- [CHARITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/charity/)
- [COACHING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/coaching/)
- [PARADOX](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/paradox/)
- [GENERATIONS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/generations/)
- [GEN Z](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/gen-z/)
- [FRUSTRATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/frustration/)
- [DIVERSITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/diversity/)
- [GET GOING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/get-going/)
- [GAP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/gap/)
- [WEAKNESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/weakness/)
- [RISK](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/risk/)
- [FIND THE GOOD](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/find-the-good/)
- [GIVING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/giving/)
- [CHANGE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/change/)
- [GOODBYE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/goodbye/)
- [OUTSIDE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/outside/)
- [RESPONSE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/response/)
- [ACTION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/action/)
- [YOU](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/you/)
- [FAILURE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/failure-2/)
- [MINDSET](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/mindset/)
- [FAILING FORWARD](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/failing-forward/)
- [COMMUNITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/community/)
- [COMPLACENCY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/complacency/)
- [CONSISTENCY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/consistency-4/)
- [COMMUNICATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/communication-2/)
- [CLARITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/clarity/)
- [CHAOS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/chaos/)
- [TEACHABILITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/teachability/)
- [SECURITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/security/)
- [RELATIONSHIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/relationship/)
- [CAPACITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/capacity/)
- [PROXIMITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/proximity/)
- [BUILDING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/building/)
- [PASSION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/passion/)
- [BRANDING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/branding/)
- [PARTNERSHIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/partnership-2/)
- [BIBLE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/bible/)
- [LEADERSHIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/leadership-2/)
- [INTENTIONAL GROWTH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/intentional-growth/)
- [BEGINNING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/beginning/)
- [CONSISTENCY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/consistency-3/)
- [ANXIETY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/anxiety/)
- [AVAILABILITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/availability/)
- [ANGER](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/anger/)
- [AMBITION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/ambition/)
- [ALLIANCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/alliance/)
- [ALIGNMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/alignment/)
- [ADEQUATE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/adequate/)
- [SUCCESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/success-3/)
- [QUESTION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/question/)
- [EMOTION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/emotion/)
- [COMPASSION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/compassion-2/)
- [EXPANSION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/expansion/)
- [MODELING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/modeling/)
- [CURIOSITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/curiosity/)
- [TRADEOFFS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/tradeoffs/)
- [RUBBER BAND](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/rubber-band/)
- [THE LADDER](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/the-ladder/)
- [PAIN](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/pain/)
- [DESIGN](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/design/)
- [ENVIRONMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/environment-3/)
- [CONSISTENCY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/consistency-2/)
- [REFLECTION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/reflection/)
- [MIRROR](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/mirror/)
- [AWARENESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/awareness-2/)
- [INTENTIONALITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/intentionality/)
- [15 LAWS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/15-laws/)
- [PARTNER](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/partner/)
- [INSPIRATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/inspiration/)
- [FIND YOUR WHY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/find-your-why/)
- [PARTNERSHIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/partnership/)
- [PEOPLE FIRST](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/people-first/)
- [FORGIVENESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/forgiveness/)
- [UNCONDITIONAL LOVE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/unconditional-love/)
- [DIGNITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/dignity/)
- [FINANCIAL FOOTING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/financial-footing/)
- [LEARNING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/learning/)
- [SERVANTHOOD](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/servanthood/)
- [ANTICIPATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/anticipation/)
- [VALUE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/value/)
- [CONNECT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/connect/)
- [ADD VALUE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/add-value/)
- [SEIZE OPPORTUNITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/seize-opportunity/)
- [EXPAND YOUR INFLUENCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/expand-your-influence/)
- [MAKE A DIFFERENCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/make-a-difference/)
- [INTENTIONAL LIVING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/intentional-living/)
- [LIFE STORY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/life-story/)
- [VISION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/vision-2/)
- [BIG PICTURE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/big-picture-2/)
- [GIFTEDNESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/giftedness/)
- [MASTERPIECE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/masterpiece/)
- [ATTITUDE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/attitude-3/)
- [INFLUENCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/influence-2/)
- [OPPORTUNITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/opportunity-2/)
- [INTENTIONAL](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/intentional-2/)
- [FLEXIBLE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/flexible/)
- [COMMUNICATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/communication/)
- [BUILD](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/build/)
- [FILE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/file/)
- [THINK](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/think/)
- [LISTEN](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/listen/)
- [READ](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/read/)
- [GROWTH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/growth-2/)
- [WINNER](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/winner/)
- [REALIST](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/realist/)
- [PURPOSE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/purpose/)
- [PRIORITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/priority/)
- [PRIDE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/pride/)
- [POTENTIAL](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/potential/)
- [ENVIRONMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/environment-2/)
- [COMMIT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/commit/)
- [BIG PICTURE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/big-picture/)
- [UPFRONT EXPECTATIONS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/upfront-expectations/)
- [OPPORTUNITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/opportunity/)
- [LESSON](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/lesson/)
- [ANSWER](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/answer/)
- [CREATE MOMENTUM](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/create-momentum/)
- [DON'T ADD](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/dont-add/)
- [HELP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/help/)
- [FACE REALITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/face-reality/)
- [PROBLEM SOLVING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/problem-solving/)
- [LEADERSHIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/leadership/)
- [INTEGRITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/integrity-2/)
- [INFLUENCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/influence/)
- [EMPATHY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/empathy/)
- [COLLABORATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/collaboration-2/)
- [INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/inclusive-leadership/)
- [CULTURE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/culture/)
- [CONFLICT RESOLUTION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/conflict-resolution/)
- [COLLABORATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/collaboration/)
- [CHANGE MANAGEMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/change-management/)
- [FAITH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/faith-2/)
- [SELF-IMAGE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/self-image-2/)
- [DESIRING THE BEST](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/desiring-the-best/)
- [KEEPING SCORE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/keeping-score/)
- [BIGGER PICTURE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/bigger-picture/)
- [TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/take-accountability/)
- [EMBRACE AUTHENTICITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/embrace-authenticity/)
- [SERVANT LEADERSHIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/servant-leadership/)
- [EMOTIONAL CAPACITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/emotional-capacity/)
- [GIVE MORE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/give-more/)
- [MOTIVES MATTER](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/motives-matter/)
- [HUMANNESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/humanness/)
- [VALUE ALL PEOPLE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/value-all-people/)
- [HIGH ROAD LEADERSHIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/high-road-leadership/)
- [RELATIONSHIPS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/relationships-3/)
- [RESPONSIBILITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/responsibility-2/)
- [ATTITUDE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/attitude-2/)
- [GROWING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/growing-2/)
- [SUCCESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/success-2/)
- [RESPECT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/respect/)
- [CHARACTER](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/character-2/)
- [HONESTY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/honesty/)
- [WORRY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/worry/)
- [WIN](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/win/)
- [SHINE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/shine/)
- [RESULTS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/results-2/)
- [QUIT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/quit/)
- [FEAR](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/fear/)
- [FAILURE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/failure/)
- [LAW OF LEGACY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-legacy/)
- [LAW OF PRIORITIES](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-priorities/)
- [LAW OF BUY-IN](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-buy-in/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF BUY-IN
- [LAW OF THE PICTURE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-the-picture/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF THE PICTURE
- [LAW OF EMPOWERMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-empowerment/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF EMPOWERMENT
- [LAW OF THE INNER CIRCLE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-the-inner-circle/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF THE INNER CIRCLE
- [LAW OF CONNECTION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-connection/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF CONNECTION
- [LAW OF MAGNETISM](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-magnetism/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF MAGNETISM
- [LAW OF INTUITION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-intuition/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF INTUITION
- [LAW OF RESPECT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-respect/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF RESPECT
- [LAW OF SOLID GROUND](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-solid-ground/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF SOLID GROUND
- [LAW OF ADDITION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-addition/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF ADDITION
- [LAW OF NAVIGATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-navigation/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF NAVIGATION
- [LAW OF PROCESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-process/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF PROCESS
- [LAW OF INFLUENCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-influence/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF INFLUENCE
- [LAW OF THE LID](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/law-of-the-lid/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLAW OF THE LID
- [TRANSITION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/transition/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTRANSITION
- [STORY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/story/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSTORY
- [SHIFT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/shift/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSHIFT
- [RESULTS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/results/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureRESULTS
- [RELATIONSHIPS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/relationships-2/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureRELATIONSHIPS
- [PROMISE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/promise/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePROMISE
- [PLATFORM](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/platform/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePLATFORM
- [PITCH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/pitch/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePITCH
- [PERSUASION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/persuasion/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePERSUASION
- [PARTNERS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/partners/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePARTNERS
- [INTENTIONAL](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/intentional/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureINTENTIONAL
- [GROWTH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/growth/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGROWTH
- [ENVIRONMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/environment/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureENVIRONMENT
- [CONSISTENCY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/consistency/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCONSISTENCY
- [AWARENESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/awareness/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureAWARENESS
- [INTEGRITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/integrity/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureINTEGRITY
- [GRADUATE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/graduate/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGRADUATE
- [FOCUS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/focus/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFOCUS
- [ESSENTIAL](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/essential/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureESSENTIAL
- [FAITH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/faith/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFAITH
- [SELF IMAGE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/self-image/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSELF IMAGE
- [RELATIONSHIPS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/relationships/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureRELATIONSHIPS
- [RESPONSIBILITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/responsibility/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureRESPONSIBILITY
- [ATTITUDE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/attitude/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureATTITUDE
- [DYSFUNCTION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/dysfunction/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureDYSFUNCTION
- [COST](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/cost/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCOST
- [SOWING SEEDS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/sowing-seeds/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSOWING SEEDS
- [GROWING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/growing/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGROWING
- [SUCCESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/success/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSUCCESS
- [WORTHY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/worthy/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureWORTHY
- [VALUE OTHERS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/value-others/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureVALUE OTHERS
- [UNITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/unity/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureUNITY
- [TENACITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/tenacity/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTENACITY
- [TEACH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/teach/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTEACH
- [POSSIBLE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/possible/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePOSSIBLE
- [TALENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/talent/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTALENT
- [OUTSTANDING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/outstanding/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureOUTSTANDING
- [SERVICE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/service-2/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSERVICE
- [NOW](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/now/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureNOW
- [MEMORABLE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/memorable-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureMEMORABLE
- [PERFECTIONISM](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/perfectionism-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePERFECTIONISM
- [INTENTIONALITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/intentionality-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureINTENTIONALITY
- [MEANINGFUL](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/meaningful-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureMEANINGFUL
- [GAP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/gap-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGAP
- [FEARLESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/fearless-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFEARLESS
- [INSIGHT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/insight-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureINSIGHT
- [FLEXIBILITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/flexibility-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFLEXIBILITY
- [CONFIDENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/confident-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCONFIDENT
- [CHAMPION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/champion-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCHAMPION
- [CURIOSITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/curiosity-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCURIOSITY
- [COMMIT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/commit-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCOMMIT
- [CONNECT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/connect-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCONNECT
- [GRATITUDE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/gratitude-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGRATITUDE
- [BRILLIANT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/brilliant-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBRILLIANT
- [ENVIRONMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/environment-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureENVIRONMENT
- [ACTIVATE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/activate-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureACTIVATE
- [FINISH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/finish-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFINISH
- [HUMOR](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/humor-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureHUMOR
- [SPECIALTY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/specialty-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSPECIALTY
- [REPUTATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/reputation-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureREPUTATION
- [APPROACHABLE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/approachable-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureAPPROACHABLE
- [IDENTITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/identity-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureIDENTITY
- [OPPORTUNITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/opportunity-2023-2/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureOPPORTUNITY
- [NEXT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/next-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureNEXT
- [INTENTIONAL](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/intentional-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureINTENTIONAL
- [LEARNER](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/learner-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLEARNER
- [INNOVATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/innovation-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureINNOVATION
- [PUNCTUAL](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/punctual-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePUNCTUAL
- [ENGAGEMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/engagement-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureENGAGEMENT
- [LINK](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/link-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLINK
- [INQUISITIVE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/inquisitive-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureINQUISITIVE
- [CATALOG](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/catalog-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCATALOG
- [HAPPINESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/happiness-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureHAPPINESS
- [BETTER](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/better-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBETTER
- [DILIGENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/diligent-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureDILIGENT
- [CHARISMA](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/charisma-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCHARISMA
- [CHALLENGE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/challenge-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCHALLENGE
- [Results](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/results-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureResults
- [Adding Value](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/adding-value-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureAdding Value
- [Thermostat](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/thermostat-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureThermostat
- [Storytelling](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/storytelling-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureStorytelling
- [Visual Expression](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/visual-expression-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureVisual Expression
- [Simplicity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/simplicity-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSimplicity
- [Anticipation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/anticipation-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureAnticipation
- [Leverage](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/leverage-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLeverage
- [Connecting](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/connecting-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureConnecting
- [Content](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/content-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureContent
- [Collaboration](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/collaboration-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCollaboration
- [Preparation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/preparation-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePreparation
- [Conviction](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/conviction-2023-2/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureConviction
- [Observation](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/observation-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureObservation
- [Credibility](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/credibility-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCredibility
- [TRUTH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/truth-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTRUTH
- [REJECTION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/rejection-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureREJECTION
- [PRIDE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/pride-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePRIDE
- [PATH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/path-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePATH
- [MINDFULNESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/mindfulness-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureMINDFULNESS
- [MARATHON](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/marathon-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureMARATHON
- [HESITATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/hesitation-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureHESITATION
- [GRIT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/grit-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGRIT
- [FREEDOM](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/freedom-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFREEDOM
- [FANTASTIC](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/fantastic-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFANTASTIC
- [EXECUTE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/execute-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureEXECUTE
- [EVOLVE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/evolve-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureEVOLVE
- [DESTINY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/destiny-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureDESTINY
- [DARING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/daring-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureDARING
- [CONSENSUS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/consensus-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCONSENSUS
- [CONVICTION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/conviction-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCONVICTION
- [COACHING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/coaching-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCOACHING
- [GROWTH PRACTICES](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/growth-practices-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGROWTH PRACTICES
- [ALIGNMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/alignment-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureALIGNMENT
- [AGING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/aging-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureAGING
- [ADEQUATE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/adequate-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureADEQUATE
- [ACHIEVE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/achieve-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureACHIEVE
- [FILE DAILY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/file-daily-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFILE DAILY
- [THINKING DAILY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/thinking-daily-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTHINKING DAILY
- [LISTEN DAILY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/listen-daily-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLISTEN DAILY
- [READ DAILY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/read-daily-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureREAD DAILY
- [UNCONDITIONAL LOVE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/unconditional-love-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureUNCONDITIONAL LOVE
- [GENEROUS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/generous-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGENEROUS
- [SERVE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/serve-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSERVE
- [ADD VALUE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/add-value-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureADD VALUE
- [AUTHOR](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/author-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureAUTHOR
- [VISION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/vision-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureVISION
- [PICTURE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/picture-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePICTURE
- [GIFTEDNESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/giftedness-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGIFTEDNESS
- [MOMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/moment-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureMOMENT
- [ATTITUDE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/attitude-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureATTITUDE
- [INFLUENCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/influence-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureINFLUENCE
- [TOUGH CONVERSATIONS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/tough-conversations-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTOUGH CONVERSATIONS
- [BE RESPONSIBLE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/be-responsible-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBE RESPONSIBLE
- [VALUE PEOPLE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/value-people-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureVALUE PEOPLE
- [GROWTH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/growth-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGROWTH
- [BIG PICTURE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/big-picture-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBIG PICTURE
- [UPFRONT EXPECTATIONS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/upfront-expectations-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureUPFRONT EXPECTATIONS
- [OPPORTUNITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/opportunity-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureOPPORTUNITY
- [LESSON](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/lesson-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLESSON
- [ANSWER](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/answer-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureANSWER
- [CREATE MOMENTUM](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/create-momentum-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCREATE MOMENTUM
- [SIMPLIFY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/simplify-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSIMPLIFY
- [ASK FOR HELP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/ask-for-help-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureASK FOR HELP
- [FACE REALITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/face-reality-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFACE REALITY
- [PROBLEMS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/problems-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePROBLEMS
- [FOLLOWING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/following-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFOLLOWING
- [WIN](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/win-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureWIN
- [SELFISH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/selfish-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSELFISH
- [DIRECTION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/direction-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureDIRECTION
- [UNDERSTOOD](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/understood-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureUNDERSTOOD
- [HOPE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/hope-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureHOPE
- [COMPLIMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/compliment-2023/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCOMPLIMENT
- [INSECURITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/insecurity-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureINSECURITY
- [FAITH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/faith-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFAITH
- [SELF IMAGE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/self-image-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSELF IMAGE
- [RELATIONSHIPS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/relationships-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureRELATIONSHIPS
- [RESPONSIBILITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/responsibility-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureRESPONSIBILITY
- [PARENTING WITH PURPOSE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/parenting-with-purpose-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePARENTING WITH PURPOSE
- [SUCCESS IN ADDING VALUE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/success-in-adding-value-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSUCCESS IN ADDING VALUE
- [SUCCESS IN PURPOSE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/success-in-purpose-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSUCCESS IN PURPOSE
- [SUCCESS IN GROWTH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/success-in-growth-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSUCCESS IN GROWTH
- [SERVANT LEADERSHIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/servant-leadership-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSERVANT LEADERSHIP
- [BE ENTHUSIASTIC](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/be-enthusiastic-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBE ENTHUSIASTIC
- [GROW AND BETTER YOURSELF](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/grow-and-better-yourself-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGROW AND BETTER YOURSELF
- [DO MY BEST ALWAYS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/do-my-best-always-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureDO MY BEST ALWAYS
- [REMEMBERING NAMES](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/remembering-names-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureREMEMBERING NAMES
- [DON'T GIVE UP DON'T GIVE IN](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/dont-give-up-dont-give-in-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureDON’T GIVE UP DON’T GIVE IN
- [PRIORITIZE YOUR LIFE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/prioritize-your-life-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePRIORITIZE YOUR LIFE
- [THRIVE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/thrive-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTHRIVE
- [MAXIMIZE YOUR GIFTS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/maximize-your-gifts-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureMAXIMIZE YOUR GIFTS
- [SEE THE BEST IN OTHERS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/see-the-best-in-others-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSEE THE BEST IN OTHERS
- [BE INTENTIONAL](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/be-intentional-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBE INTENTIONAL
- [READ GOD'S WORD](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/read-gods-word-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureREAD GOD’S WORD
- [LOVE PEOPLE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/love-people-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLOVE PEOPLE
- [GIVE GOD THE CREDIT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/give-god-the-credit-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGIVE GOD THE CREDIT
- [LIVE A GENEROUS LIFE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/live-a-generous-life-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLIVE A GENEROUS LIFE
- [STEWARD OUR GIFTS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/steward-our-gifts-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSTEWARD OUR GIFTS
- [TRUST AND OBEY GOD](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/trust-and-obey-god-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTRUST AND OBEY GOD
- [THROUGH THE CROWD](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/through-the-crowd-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTHROUGH THE CROWD
- [PUT GOD FIRST](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/put-god-first-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePUT GOD FIRST
- [THINK POSITIVE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/think-positive-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTHINK POSITIVE
- [WORK HARD](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/work-hard-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureWORK HARD
- [ENCOURAGE OTHERS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/encourage-others-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureENCOURAGE OTHERS
- [TRAVEL THE HIGH ROAD](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/travel-the-high-road-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTRAVEL THE HIGH ROAD
- [STAY FOCUSED](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/stay-focused-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSTAY FOCUSED
- [SHARE YOUR FAITH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/share-your-faith-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSHARE YOUR FAITH
- [BE CONSISTENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/be-consistent-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBE CONSISTENT
- [PRAY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/pray-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePRAY
- [VALUE PEOPLE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/value-people-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureVALUE PEOPLE
- [BELIEVE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/believe/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBELIEVE
- [INTENTIONAL](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/intentional-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureINTENTIONAL
- [ENCOURAGE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/encourage-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureENCOURAGE
- [RESILIENCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/resilience-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureRESILIENCE
- [CURIOUS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/curious-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCURIOUS
- [IMAGINATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/imagination-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureIMAGINATION
- [HUMILITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/humility-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureHUMILITY
- [LIGHT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/light-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLIGHT
- [UNFORGETTABLE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/unforgettable-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureUNFORGETTABLE
- [SMILE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/smile-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSMILE
- [GREATNESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/greatness-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGREATNESS
- [ELEVATE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/elevate-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureELEVATE
- [COMMUNICATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/communication-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCOMMUNICATION
- [TRANSFORMATIONAL](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/transformational-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTRANSFORMATIONAL
- [RESPECT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/respect-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureRESPECT
- [GENEROSITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/generosity-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGENEROSITY
- [COLLABORATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/collaboration-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCOLLABORATION
- [GENERATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/generation-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGENERATION
- [THOUGHTFUL](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/thoughtful-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTHOUGHTFUL
- [EQUIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/equip-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureEQUIP
- [AFFIRM](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/affirm-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureAFFIRM
- [BRAVE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/brave-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBRAVE
- [BLESSED](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/blessed-2022-2/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBLESSED
- [POTENTIAL](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/potential-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePOTENTIAL
- [STRETCH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/stretch-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSTRETCH
- [COMMITMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/commitment-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCOMMITMENT
- [ACTION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/action-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureACTION
- [GROW](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/grow-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGROW
- [IMPACT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/impact-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureIMPACT
- [DREAM](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/dream-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureDREAM
- [FRIENDSHIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/choice-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFRIENDSHIP
- [BLESSED](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/blessed-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBLESSED
- [PURPOSE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/purpose-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePURPOSE
- [DEVELOP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/develop-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureDEVELOP
- [FULFILLMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-fulfillment-2/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFULFILLMENT
- [LEAD](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/lead-2022/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLEAD
- [TAKING RISK](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-taking-risk/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTAKING RISK
- [DECISION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-decision/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureDECISION
- [ENOUGH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-enough/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureENOUGH
- [OPENNESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-openness/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureOPENNESS
- [RESILIENCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-resilience/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureRESILIENCE
- [COURAGE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-courage/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCOURAGE
- [OPPORTUNITIES](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-opportunities/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureOPPORTUNITIES
- [PERSISTENCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-persistence/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePERSISTENCE
- [SUCCESSION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-succession/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSUCCESSION
- [WORK ETHIC](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-work-ethic/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureWORK ETHIC
- [EDUCATE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-educate/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureEDUCATE
- [COACH](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-coach/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCOACH
- [ACCOUNTABILITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-accountability/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureACCOUNTABILITY
- [FULFILLMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-fulfillment/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFULFILLMENT
- [LOVE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-love/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLOVE
- [SERVICE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-service/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSERVICE
- [GENEROSITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-generosity/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGENEROSITY
- [Educate](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/educate/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureEducate
- [Work Ethic](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/work-ethic/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureWork Ethic
- [Succession](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/succession/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSuccession
- [Persistence](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/persistence/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePersistence
- [Opportunities](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/opportunities/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureOpportunities
- [Courage](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/courage/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCourage
- [INTENTIONALITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-intentionality/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureINTENTIONALITY
- [HUMBLENESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-humbleness/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureHUMBLENESS
- [FRIENDSHIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-friendship/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFRIENDSHIP
- [EQUIP](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-equip/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureEQUIP
- [ELEVATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-elevation/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureELEVATION
- [DILIGENCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-diligence/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureDILIGENCE
- [FEAR](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-fear/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFEAR
- [CONFIDENCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-confidence/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCONFIDENCE
- [CHARACTER](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-character/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCHARACTER
- [BELIEVE IN PEOPLE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-believe-in-people/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBELIEVE IN PEOPLE
- [BUILD TRUST](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-build-trust/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBUILD TRUST
- [APPRECIATION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-appreciation/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureAPPRECIATION
- [CALLING](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-calling/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCALLING
- [BE GENEROUS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-be-generous/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBE GENEROUS
- [ATTITUDE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-attitude/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureATTITUDE
- [BALANCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-balance/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBALANCE
- [COMMUNICATE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-communicate/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCOMMUNICATE
- [CHANGE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-change/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCHANGE
- [ACTION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-action/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureACTION
- [COMMITMENT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-commitment/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCOMMITMENT
- [VISION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-vision/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureVISION
- [CHALLENGES](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-challenges/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCHALLENGES
- [TEAM](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-team/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTEAM
- [COMPASSION](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-compassion/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCOMPASSION
- [FAMILY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-family/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFAMILY
- [ABUNDANCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-abundance/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureABUNDANCE
- [YES](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-yes/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureYES
- [CHARACTER](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-character-2/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCHARACTER
- [BOLDNESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-boldness/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBOLDNESS
- [CHOOSE HAPPINESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-choose-happiness/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCHOOSE HAPPINESS
- [RELENTLESS](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-relentless/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureRELENTLESS
- [HOPE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-hope/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureHOPE
- [PATIENCE](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-patience/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePATIENCE
- [HEART](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-heart/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureHEART
- [IMPACT](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-impact/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureIMPACT
- [Commitment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/commitment/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCommitment
- [Vision](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/vision/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureVision
- [Challenges](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/challenges/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureChallenges
- [Team](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/team/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTeam
- [Compassion](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/compassion/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCompassion
- [Family](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/family/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFamily
- [Abundance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/abundance/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureAbundance
- [Yes](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/yes/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureYes
- [Character](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/character/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCharacter
- [Boldness](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/boldness/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureBoldness
- [Choose Happiness](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/choose-happiness/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureChoose Happiness
- [Relentless](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/relentless/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureRelentless
- [Hope](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/hope/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureHope
- [Patience](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/patience/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePatience
- [Heart](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/heart/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureHeart
- [Impact](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/impact/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureImpact
- [Generosity](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/generosity/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureGenerosity
- [Service](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/service/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureService
- [Love](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/love/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLove
- [Fulfillment](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/fulfillment/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureFulfillment
- [Accountability](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/accountability/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureAccountability
- [TENACITY](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-tenacity/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureTENACITY
- [Sales](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-sales/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureSales
- [Rest](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-rest/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureRest
- [Perseverance](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-perseverance/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePerseverance
- [Leadership Day](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-leadershipday/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureLeadership Day
- [Mentorship](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-mentorship/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureMentorship
- [Potential](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/2022-potential/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featurePotential
- [Coach](https://www.maxwellleadership.com/minute-with-maxwell/coach/) - Today's Minute with Maxwell featureCoach
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