Maxwell Leadership Podcast

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

Developing the Leader within You by John C. Maxwell

enMarch 06, 2024

Experience Breakthrough (Part 2)

Breakthroughs are transformative moments that shape and empower our lives. These breakthroughs often come when we challenge our limits, confront our fears, and find the strength to overcome challenges. This week, we continue to explore the journey of breakthroughs in leadership growth and the pursuit of dreams.

During John’s lesson, he shares the remaining 4 breakthroughs everyone needs to experience to reach success. He recounts a personal episode of overcoming a life-threatening challenge, about living his dream, striving for continuous improvement, and the transformative power of our dreams in shaping who we are.

Mark Cole and Traci Morrow cover why self-care is paramount for leaders to effectively take care of others. Mark shares the importance of working from a place of rest instead of resting from a place of work—a crucial mindset for any leader’s mental health. Traci highlights one challenge faced by many leaders — the temptation to serve from an empty cup — and how self-care helps us serve others better.

You’ll also hear how one 76-year-old proved there's no finish line in dreaming. As Terrell Owens once wisely put it, it's about focusing on “breakthroughs, not breakdowns.”

Stick around as we also preview our Day to Grow event and dive into the significance of personal and team growth. This is an episode brimming with wisdom on the four types of breakthroughs that all leaders must navigate to achieve success.

Get ready to be inspired to experience your own breakthroughs. Let's grow together on this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast.

Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Experience Breakthrough Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Breakthrough and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!

References:

Enroll in the Put Your Dream to the Test Online Course for just $79 (reg. $399)

Put Your Dream to the Test book by John C. Maxwell

enFebruary 28, 2024

Experience Breakthrough (Part 1)

This week, we kick off a two-part series on Experiencing Breakthrough! Breakthrough is the thing that separates who you are from who you want to be. And speaking of breakthrough, if you want to experience it for yourself, get your tickets to Day2Grow on March 9th in Orlando, Florida! Join John Maxwell and other inspiring speakers, and breakthrough into the person you’re meant to be! You can find out more about this opportunity at Day2Grow.com.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Experience Breakthrough Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Breakthrough and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

References:

Enroll in the Put Your Dream to the Test Online Course for just $79 (reg. $399)

Put Your Dream to the Test book by John C. Maxwell

enFebruary 21, 2024

How to Hire the Right People

Jim Collins said, “People are not your most important asset; the right people are.” So, this week, John Maxwell teaches how to hire the right people. You’ll learn the 4 C’s of building a team that will take you to the next level. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to discuss John’s lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.

Key Takeaways:

- The 4 C’s of Building a Team

- If you get to the top alone, you didn’t climb a very high hill.

- Without a good hiring process, your emotional challenges will show up in your hiring realities.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Hire the Right Team Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/RightPeople and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!

References:

Purchase the Mentor’s Guide to Building a Championship Team for just $39 (reg. $97)

Relevant Episode: The Grounded Leader

enFebruary 14, 2024

Think Ahead with Craig Groeschel

We have a special episode for you today! That’s because Mark Cole is joined by John Maxwell’s good friend, Craig Groeschel. Craig hosts an amazing podcast called the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, he’s a pastor, an author, and this month he’s releasing his newest book, Think Ahead: 7 Decisions You Can Make Today for the God-Honoring Life You Want Tomorrow. Whether you’re a person of faith or not, this book has the potential to change your life and your leadership. Today Mark and Craig discuss Craig’s new book and the inspiring insights within it. Pre-order your copy now at CraigGroeschel.com!

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Think Ahead Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Craig’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/ThinkAhead and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource."

Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!

References:

Pre-order Craig’s book, Think Ahead

enFebruary 07, 2024

10 Secrets to Success (Part 2)

Today, John Maxwell, Chris Goede and Mark Cole continue a two-part series on 10 secrets to success. After John’s lesson, Mark and Chris join to discuss how you can apply these secrets to success in your own life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

- A minute of thought is worth more than an hour of talk.

- Don’t be afraid to innovate. Be different!

- Think long-term and be persistent when others decide to quit.

Our BONUS resource for this series is the “10 Secrets to Success Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Secrets and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!

References:

Enroll in the Put Your Dream to the Test Online course for just $79 (regularly $399) for a limited time!

Put Your Dream to the Test book by John C. Maxwell

enJanuary 31, 2024

10 Secrets to Success (Part 1)

Today on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we begin a two-part series on 10 Secrets to Success. After John Maxwell’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede join to discuss the lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

- How you think is everything

- “Goals are the fuel in the furnace of achievement.” –Tom Hopkins

- Success is a marathon, not a sprint

Our BONUS resource for this series is the “10 Secrets to Success Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Secrets and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

Breakthrough is the bridge between who you are and who you want to become. Experience your breakthrough at Day to Grow on March 9th in fun-filled Orlando, Florida. Secure your tickets here!

References:

Enroll in the Put Your Dream to the Test Online Course today for just $79 (reg. $399) this week and next week only!

Relevant Episode: Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented

Register for Day to Grow on March 9^th!

enJanuary 24, 2024

Value the Process

This week, John Maxwell teaches how to value the process when it comes to developing others. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to discuss John’s lesson and offer practical ways you can apply it to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

- Follower’s math is addition

- Leader’s math is multiplication

- Value the process more than events

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Value the Process Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Process and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

Experience breakthrough! Get your tickets to Day to Grow on March 9^th in Orlando, Florida!

References:

Enroll in The Leader’s Greatest Return Online Course for just $99 (reg. $499)!

Register for Day to Grow on March 9^th!

Relevant Episode: The Grounded Leader

enJanuary 17, 2024

The Heart of Leadership

This week, John Maxwell teaches about the heart of leadership––serving people. John will share five guidelines on how to serve people well, then Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to offer some practical application for your life and leadership.

Key Takeaways:

- “If you’ll help others get what they want, you’ll get everything in life that you want.” –Zig Ziglar

- There’s a relationship between how much you serve a person and how much you believe in that person.

- Encouragement is oxygen for the soul.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Heart of Leadership Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Serve and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today!

References:

Relevant Episode: Be the One

Enroll in the Change Your World Online Course for just $99 (This week only)

enJanuary 10, 2024

How to Improve Every Day

Happy New Year, Podcast Family! Let’s start this year off right with an inspiring lesson from John Maxwell. Today, John will teach you ten ways to ensure you’re growing every day. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow will provide some practical ways for you to apply this lesson to your own life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

- The path from the ordinary to the extraordinary is improvement.

- Continual change is essential for continual improvement.

- Is what you’re doing today getting you closer to your goal tomorrow?

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How to Improve Every Day Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/EveryDay and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here and speak with a Program Advisor today!

References:

Enroll in the Every Day with Purpose Online Course for just $49 (This week only)!

Register for Day to Grow on March 9th!

Relevant Episode: Leadership Expectations

enJanuary 03, 2024

Your Year in Review 2023

It's that time of the year, and we're excited to bring you something truly special for our Christmas episode on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. This year, we're continuing a tradition close to John Maxwell's heart—a deep dive into his year in review process.

As many of you know, John dedicates the final week of each year to reflect on the past 12 months. He delves into his journal, meticulously reviews his notes, analyzes his calendar, and assesses where his time and energy have been invested. This introspective exercise is a cornerstone of his approach to growth and personal development.

So, in this episode, we're revisiting a lesson where John generously shares his step-by-step process for this year in review. It's a guide that has helped him make pivotal decisions in both life and business, and we're thrilled to pass on this invaluable practice to you. It's not just transformed John's life but also impacted Mark Cole's journey and the lives of our entire team.

But that's not all—we want to do something different this week. Instead of our usual post-lesson application with Mark Cole and our co-hosts, we're encouraging you to take that time to implement what you've learned from John's insights. Use this opportunity to kickstart your own year in review. By doing so, you'll step confidently into the new year equipped with the wisdom and strategies that have the potential to elevate your leadership and your life.

Join us as we explore this transformative process and embrace the chance to make your upcoming year even more remarkable than the last.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Your Year in Review 2023 Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Review and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

Want to take the next step in your growth journey? Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! Click here to speak with a program advisor today!

References:

enDecember 27, 2023

Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented (Part 2)

When you’re a growth-oriented person, there is no finish line! This week, John Maxwell, Traci Morrow, and Mark Cole continue a two-part series on how to change from being a goal-oriented person to a growth-oriented person.

Key Takeaways:

- The growth within you will help you rise above the goals before you.

- If you’re ahead of the class, you’re in the wrong class.

- A growth environment is a place where you are out of your comfort zone.

Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GrowthOriented and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! Speak with a program advisor today!

References:

Access the 15 Laws of Growth Online Course for $99!

Access the 15 Laws of Growth Online Course through the Growth Plan!

Relevant Episode: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

enDecember 20, 2023

Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented (Part 1)

Stop asking, “How long will this take?” Start asking, “How far can I go?” This week, John Maxwell, Traci Morrow, and Mark Cole begin a two-part series on how to change from being a goal-oriented person to a growth-oriented person.

Key takeaways:

- Improving yourself is the first step in improving everything else in your life.

- Growth on the inside feeds growth on the outside.

- Change from growth with a timeline to growth without a finish line.

Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Goal-Oriented to Growth-Oriented Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/GrowthOriented and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

References:

Access the 15 Laws of Growth Online Course for $99!

Access the 15 Laws of Growth Online Course through the Growth Plan!

Relevant Episode: Things that Don’t Require Talent

enDecember 13, 2023

The Growing Leader

Today, John Maxwell teaches three essential areas in which leaders need to grow and stretch in order to become the best leader for their people. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

_- Great leaders have confidence in themselves and others.

_- Courage is the willingness to let go of the familiar.

_- People don’t follow titles, they follow courage.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Growing Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Growing and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

This episode is sponsored by BELAY:

Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY - pairing you with vetted U.S. Virtual Assistants, so you can focus on what matters.

To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their The Power of Productivity. This resource has everything you need to get started, grow, and succeed with your new VA. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.

References:

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only).

Relevant Episode: How Leaders Make the Tough Call

enDecember 06, 2023

The Grounded Leader

John C. Maxwell teaches you three qualities of a grounded leader. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss practical ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.

Key Takeaways:

- Grounded leaders have a capacity for self-awareness and criticism

- Humble leaders revel in the accomplishments and potential of others

- Calling is when your purpose is greater than you

Our BONUS resource for this episode is “The Grounded Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Grounded and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today!

References:

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)

Relevant Episode: Bigger on the Inside

Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!

enNovember 29, 2023

Who to Invite to Your Leadership Table

Here in the U.S., we’re one day away from Thanksgiving! This is a holiday where those closest to us gather together and reflect on the things we’re grateful for. So, as we prepare to bring people around the dinner table, we thought we’d let John Maxwell share ten types of people that need to be around your leadership table. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share some practical ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.

Key Takeaways:

- The potential for change increase with participation

- Leaders are more creative in their strength zone

- Have a we attitude, not a me attitude

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Who to Invite to Your Leadership Table Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Table and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

References:

Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell

Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team!

Relevant Episode: I Can’t Wait with Tim Elmore

enNovember 22, 2023

How Great Coaches Communicate

In this episode, John Maxwell teaches us how great coaches communicate! Whether you coach in sports, in business, or even in your family, this episode will give you a play book for motivating your team to reach their next level of performance. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss practical ways you can apply this to your life and leadership.

Key Takeaways:

- “It’s not what you tell your players that counts. It’s what they hear.” –Red Auerbach

- Information = giving out

- Communication = getting through

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “How Great Coaches Communicate Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Coach and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

This episode is sponsored by BELAY:

Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY - pairing you with vetted U.S. Virtual Assistants, so you can focus on what matters.

To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their The Power of Productivity. This resource has everything you need to get started, grow, and succeed with your new VA. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.

References:

The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only.)

Sometimes You Win Sometimes You Learn by John C. Maxwell

Relevant Episode: Be the One with Justin Prince

enNovember 15, 2023

Things That Don't Require Talent (Part 2)

Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue their series in which John Maxwell teaches five things that don’t require talent. These are five things that every growing person must embrace to take their leadership to the next level. Last week they covered the first two points. This week they cover the remaining three.

Key Takeaways:

- Prioritize your life according to your passion

- Courage is an everyday test

- “Encouragement is oxygen to the soul.” –George M. Adams

Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Things That Don’t Require Talent Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Talent and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

References:

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

Relevant Episode: Make Your Future Bigger Than Your Past

Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member

enNovember 08, 2023

Things That Don't Require Talent (Part 1)

Today Mark Cole and Chris Goede begin a new two-part series in which John Maxwell teaches five things that don’t require talent. These are characteristics every growing leader must embrace to get out of what we at Maxwell Leadership call “the people pile.” If you learn these five things, you’ll take your leadership to the next level. Today we’ll talk about points one and two. And next week, we’ll cover three through five.

Key Takeaways:

- Nothing is interesting if you’re not interested

- Look for and plan your teachable moments

- Lack of responsibility = lack of initiative

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Things That Don’t Require Talent Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Talent and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

This episode is sponsored by BELAY:

Leaders, stop trying to do it all yourself. The best leaders know their limits, operate out of their strengths, and set others up for success. Find freedom with BELAY - pairing you with vetted U.S. Virtual Assistants, so you can focus on what matters.

To help you get started, BELAY is offering Maxwell Leadership listeners a free download of their The Power of Productivity. This resource has everything you need to get started, grow, and succeed with your new VA. Just text MAXWELL to 55123 for FREE access.

References:

Relevant Episode: Love + Work with Marcus Buckingham

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)

enNovember 01, 2023

Leadership Expectations

Many leaders inadvertently let external factors influence their lives. But, when we align our personal expectations for ourselves and others, we chart a course toward realizing the life we've envisioned. In this episode, John Maxwell shares insights on the crucial topic of expectations. Following John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow provide practical strategies for you to implement these principles in your life and leadership.

Key Takeaways:

- Your life must be influenced by your expectations, not your experience.

- Great leaders set high expectations for themselves and others.

- Great leaders communicate clearly how those expectations look.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Leadership Expectations Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Expectations and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

References:

Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell

Relevant Episode: A Leadership Attitude Adjustment