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​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 leadership experiences. You’ll also hear a refreshing, new perspective on why failure should not thwart motivation, despite the discouragement that so often accompanies mistakes and missteps.

Our BONUS resource for this series is the Maxims for Motivation 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 John Maxwell Team

The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

The Mentor’s Guide to Building a Championship Team audio series by John C. Maxwell

Leadershift by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

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