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, about teams, about leadership—came from…
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 team members. As John Maxwell…
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 changes everything! A servant leader…
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 sole focus is to support…
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 will propel it forward to…
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 to making informed decisions, solving…
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