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​Self-Sabotage: Getting Out of Your Own Way Series

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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 we’re diving deep into the John Maxwell vault––so deep in fact that you might notice John still has his Ohio accent! Here we will discover the remedies for getting out of our own way.

During the application portion of part one, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dissect John’s lesson, share their takeaways, and encourage us to take the time to recognize the self-sabotaging traits in our own lives so that we can begin to get out of our own way.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Self-Sabotage 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 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

Leadershift by John C. Maxwell

Change Your World by John C. Maxwell

ChangeYourWorld.com

The John Maxwell Online Store

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