Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Pre-order I Can’t Wait by Tim Elmore

A New Kind of Diversity with Tim Elmore

enOctober 18, 2023

Be the One with Justin Prince

We have an exciting bonus episode for you today! In this episode, Mark Cole talks with Justin Price about his new book Be the One: The Universal Roadmap to Create, Design, and Live an Unforgettable Life. Justin has built five multimillion-dollar businesses, and has generated over two billion dollars in revenue, and today he’s here to share with you what it looks like to live intentionally.

Key Takeaways:

- Focus magnifies effort

- To be unforgettable, you must ask, “How can I add value?”

- You’ll never outperform the way you see yourself

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

References:

Be the One by Justin Price (Use code PODCAST for 15% off this week only)

Relevant Episode: How Leaders Make the Tough Call

enOctober 13, 2023

Bigger on the Inside

This week, John Maxwell shares how leaders can be bigger on the inside than they are on the outside. John says that when you're bigger on the inside than the outside, over time, you become bigger on the outside.

Key takeaways:

Inside-out leaders are inspired by others.
The role of humility in leadership.
The "Credibility Checklist": Are you a credible leader?

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

References:

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell (Use the code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)

enOctober 11, 2023

Love + Work with Marcus Buckingham

Marcus Buckingham is back on the Maxwell Leadership Podcast! Join Marcus and Chris Goede as they discuss Marcus’ new book, Love + Work, and get a sneak peak into what you’ll get to experience at Live2Lead! By the way, Live2Lead is just two days away. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this epic event! Get your tickets here.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Love + Work Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Marcus’ conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LoveAndWork and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

References:

Get your Live2Lead tickets here!

Love + Work by Marcus Buckingham

Relevant Episode: Live in Atlanta with Marcus Buckingham (2019)

enOctober 04, 2023

Born to Shine with Kendra Scott

We are thrilled to introduce you to our guest this week, Kendra Scott. Kendra is a celebrated fashion designer and businesswoman known for founding the Kendra Scott jewelry and lifestyle brand. She started her company which is now a global fashion brand with just $500. That does not happen without incredible leadership skills, tenacity, and resilience. In this episode, Kendra shares the idea behind her book, Born to Shine, and the lessons she’s learned along her journey that you can apply to your own life and leadership.

We are also ecstatic that Kendra will join us as a featured speaker on Oct 6^th for Live2Lead! Time is closing in, so be sure to get your tickets at Live2Lead.com* and see Kendra live!

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Born to Shine Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Kendra’s discussion. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Shine and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

References:

Get your Live2Lead tickets here!*

Purchase Born to Shine by Kendra Scott

*Use code MLPODCAST for 10% off ANY ticket tier (General Admission, VIP, or Platinum)! Groups of 10+ who purchase General Admission tickets will receive 10% OFF their ticket price in addition to the 10% they receive using the code MLPODCAST! (This excludes VIP and Platinum tickets for groups of 10+).

Get your L2L tickets here!*

enSeptember 27, 2023

Leveling Up with Ryan Leak

This week, Mark Cole is delighted to be joined by Ryan Leak, an accomplished author, speaker, leadership coach, and filmmaker. Ryan captivated our audience as a featured speaker at our recent IMC event in Orlando, leaving us eager for more of his insights. We are excited to announce that he will be back with us on October 6th for Live2Lead, alongside renowned figures like Kendra Scott, Marcus Buckingham, and of course, John Maxwell.

Ryan has been instrumental in guiding numerous leaders and businesses in reshaping their perspective on failure. In his latest book, "Leveling Up," he presents 12 thought-provoking questions designed to help leaders assess their personal and professional growth. This is an episode (and an event) you won't want to miss!

Key takeaways:

- The most important conversation is the one you have with yourself.

- There is no version of our future that does not require resilience.

- Failure is an event, not an identity.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Leveling Up with Ryan Leak Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Ryan’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/LevelingUp and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

References:

Leveling Up by Ryan Leak

Chasing Failure by Ryan Leak

RyanLeak.com

enSeptember 20, 2023

How Leaders Make the Tough Call

John Maxwell shares eight ways to help leaders like you navigate making your next tough decision. This could be exactly what you need for breakthrough. Then Traci Morrow and Mark Cole share helpful and practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own leadership.

Key takeaways:

- “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision.” –Peter Drucker

- Those who can doubt their own judgment usually make competent decisions in the end.

- Research can make or break a major decision.

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

References:

Love Works by Joel Manby (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)

Relevant Episode: A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt

**Get your tickets to Live2Lead today! Use code MLPODCAST for 10% off ANY ticket tier (General Admission, VIP, or Platinum)!

Groups of 10+ who purchase General Admission tickets will receive 10% OFF their ticket price in addition to the 10% they receive using the code MLPODCAST! (This excludes VIP and Platinum tickets for groups of 10+)

enSeptember 13, 2023

Leadership Landmines (Part 2)

Mark Cole and Chris Goede continue our series on Leadership Landmines. Last week John Maxwell taught the first 5 landmines, and this week he’ll teach you landmines 6-10. These are areas of leadership that, if neglected, can cost you, your culture, and your organization dearly. But if you can learn how to avoid them, you can take your leadership to a whole new level.

Key Takeaways:

· Leadership is visual; example is key

· Your goals do not ensure your future, your growth does

· “It is only as we develop others that we permanently succeed.” –Harvey Firestone

Our BONUS resource for this series is the “Leadership Landmines Series Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Landmines 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 Ultimate Guide to Working with a Virtual Assistant. 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:

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

MaxwellPodcast.com/GetACoach

Relevant Episode: The Power of a Positive Mind with Valorie Burton

enSeptember 06, 2023

Leadership Landmines (Part 1)

Mark Cole and Chris Goede begin a new series in which John Maxwell teaches on 10 Leadership Landmines. These are areas of leadership that, if neglected, can cost you, your culture, and your organization dearly. So, let’s learn what they are and how to avoid them together. This week we’ll talk about landmines 1-5, and next week, we’ll cover 6-10.

Key Takeaways:

- What got you here won’t keep you here.

- An isolated leader is an ineffective leader.

- Leadership functions on the basis of trust.

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

References:

Learn more about 5 Level Coaching

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

Relevant episode: The Power of a Positive Mind with Valorie Burton

enAugust 30, 2023

A Leadership Attitude Adjustment

Today, John Maxwell shares four thoughts on how leaders need to adjust their attitude to create powerful, positive change in their organizations and communities. After John’s lesson, Traci Morrow will join Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

- Does your attitude determine the situation, or does the situation determine your attitude?

- The happiest people in life are those who make the best of everything.

- You are not what you think you are; but what you think, you are.

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

References:

The Difference Maker by John C. Maxwell

Relevant Episode: Ten Stages of a Successful Dream

enAugust 23, 2023

Become an Invaluable Leader: Live with Don Yaeger

Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a leader looking for new perspectives, or simply seeking inspiration to become an invaluable leader, this episode is for you. Join Mark Cole as he talks with Don Yaeger on the final stop of our U.S. City Tour. Mark and Don discuss the journey of growth, determination, and the pursuit of excellence.

Key takeaways:

- The role learning plays in being a great team player

- How to be invaluable without being the MVP

- The correlation between success and humility

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Become an Invaluable Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Don’s conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Teammate and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

References:

Teammate by Don Yeager and David Ross (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)

Relevant Episode: Journey to Greatness with Don Yaeger

Relevant Episode: You Are Worth It with Kyle Carpenter and Don Yaeger

Relevant Episode: Why John Wooden's Team Won with Don Yeager

Book Don Yaeger to speak for your organization!

Listen to the Corporate Competitor Podcast

enAugust 16, 2023

Atomic Habits with James Clear

We are so excited to bring you this special episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast in which we invite James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, to discuss how to transform our lives through the habits we form. James will be one of the featured speakers at Day to Grow this coming Monday, August 14^th, in Orlando, Florida! Since this event is just around the corner, in this episode we share how you can get a virtual ticket for just $99 (reg. $179)!

Key takeaways:

Strategies and tools to build transformative habits
How habits shape our sense of self
Four stages of habits

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Atomic Habits Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from this conversation. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Atomic 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 Ultimate Guide to Working with a Virtual Assistant. 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:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Get your virtual Day to Grow ticket here! (Use code VIRTUAL99 at checkout!)

enAugust 09, 2023

Communicate Like a Leader: Live with Roddy Galbraith

In the third of four stops on our Maxwell Leadership City Tour, Mark Cole and international speaker and communication expert, Roddy Galbraith, talk about how to communicate like a great leader. Everyone has something to say, but not everyone knows how to communicate it.

Key takeaways:

- The better we get at communicating, the better we get at life

- Everyone has something to say

- Much of communication is about listening

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

References:

MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam

The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off)

enAugust 02, 2023

16 laws of communication

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Make Your Future Bigger Than Your Past

In this episode, John Maxwell shares five thoughts on how to make your future bigger than your past. Then, Traci Morrow joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

Daily we are either repairing or preparing
The future can be written
People either face the future with apprehension or anticipation

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

References:

Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell

Relevant Episode: Living Life Usefully

enJuly 26, 2023

A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt

Today, Juliet Funt joins the podcast to talk about how to unleash your talent by eliminating unnecessary busywork. Mark Cole dives in with Juliet to discover why this concept is hard for leaders to embrace and what practices leaders can implement to gain the “white space” needed to have a healthier and more innovative culture.

Key take aways:

Learn how to create white space in your day to reclaim creativity and conquer busyness.
Discover strategies for setting boundaries and saying no, even in senior-level positions.
Understand the negative effects of constant urgency in the workplace and how to prioritize tasks effectively.

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

References:

A Minute to Think by Juliet Funt

JulietFunt.com

How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell

enJuly 19, 2023

Developing the Entrepreneur Within You: Live with Chris Robinson

Learn how to embrace, develop, and grow the entrepreneur within you! This week, Mark Cole is joined by speaker and EVP of Entrepreneurial Solutions Group at Maxwell Leadership, Chris Robinson, to discuss developing the entrepreneur within you! This episode was recorded live during the second stop of the Maxwell Leadership City Tour in Houston, TX and features an audience of Maxwell Leadership Certified Team members!

Key take aways:

A clear sense of purpose helps distinguish between an opportunity and a distraction.
How entrepreneurs can overcome emotional fatigue.
Anyone can become a star performer when they focus on others.

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

References:

The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell

Become a Maxwell Leadership Coach!

enJuly 12, 2023

The Power of a Positive Mind: Live with Valorie Burton

On this episode, Mark Cole is joined by Maxwell Leadership Thought Leader, author, and life coach Valorie Burton to discuss the power of a positive mind. This episode was recorded live during the first stop of the Maxwell Leadership City Tour in Atlanta, GA and features an audience of Maxwell Leadership Certified Team members! Tune in to learn more about how to cultivate positivity and achieve your potential.

Key Takeaways:

- Doubting oneself is natural when starting a business, but having a clear purpose is essential for perseverance.

- Developing a growth mindset is essential for leadership and personal growth.

- Coaching is a discipline that can provide structure, accountability, and momentum for achieving goals.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Power of a Positive Mind Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from Mark and Valorie’s discussion. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Positive and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”

References:

Become a Maxwell Leadership Coach!

Learn more about Valorie Burton

Let Go of the Guilt by Valorie Burton

Relevant Episode: 5 Questions Every Resilient Leader Asks Themselves

enJuly 05, 2023

Living Life Usefully

John Maxwell teaches three factors that determine if you are living life usefully. After John’s lesson, Chris Goede joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways from this lesson:

Relationships help us to define who we are and what we can become
Over time, people come to share reciprocally, similar attitudes towards each other
“People say that we are all seeking the meaning of life ... I think that what we are really seeking is an experience of being alive.” -Joseph Campbell

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

References:

Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)

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Relevant Episode: Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon with Ron Simmons

enJune 28, 2023

Ten Stages of a Successful Dream (Part 2)

Today, John Maxwell teaches part two of Ten Stages of a Successful Dream. After John’s lesson, Traci Morrow joins Mark Cole to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways from this episode:

Does the dream make the person or does the person make the dream?
Working together means winning together.
The success of a vision is determined by its ownership by both the leader and the people

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

References:

The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)

Check out our entire family of podcasts

Relevant Episode: The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication

enJune 21, 2023

Ten Stages of a Successful Dream (Part 1)

John Maxwell teaches part one of a new two-part series on 10 stages of a successful dream. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to talk about helpful ways you can apply this lesson to your life, leadership, and your own dreams.

Key takeaways from this lesson:

Opposition is often proof of progress
Motion causes friction
“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” –Alexander Graham Bell

References:

The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell

Check out our entire family of podcasts

Relevant Episode: The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication