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A regular examination of what it means to be a transformational leader; someone who daily influences people to think, speak, and act to make a positive difference in their lives and in the lives of others.

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Episode 400: How to Use Failure for Success

Episode 400: How to Use Failure for Success

Maxwell Leadership February 25, 2026

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 your judgment, and accelerate your…

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How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 2)

How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 2)

Maxwell Leadership February 18, 2026

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 these principles in your own…

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How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 1)

How to Surround Yourself with Great People (Part 1)

Maxwell Leadership February 11, 2026

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 lesson, Mark Cole and Traci…

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Principles that Guide Your Life

Principles that Guide Your Life

Maxwell Leadership February 4, 2026

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 leadership journey.  Key Takeaways Our…

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What You Expect is What You Experience

What You Expect is What You Experience

Maxwell Leadership January 28, 2026

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 strategies for resetting team expectations…

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How Empowerment Fuels Team Success

How Empowerment Fuels Team Success

Maxwell Leadership January 21, 2026

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 apply empowerment in your own…

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