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​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 debut on the podcast by guest hosting along with Mark Cole. Both Mark and Jason share the intentional practices they implement in order to keep their families strong, close, and growing together.

Our BONUS resource for this series is The Strong Family Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by clicking “Download the Bonus Resource” below.

References:

The Mentor’s Guide to Relationships (download the bonus resource for coupon code)

Leadershift by John C. Maxwell

Jumpstart Your Priorities by John C. Maxwell

The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell

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