Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Leaders make lots of key decisions—but one decision can be the separator between leadership that sustains and leadership that thrives. In this week's episode, John reveals how the choice to be intentional transforms good leaders into great ones and empowers you to make a real difference. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack the practical steps you can take to apply these principles in your own leadership. Key takeaways: Generational greatness demands intentional actions, a growth mindset, and a commitment to serving others. The best leaders shine their light in the darkest times by focusing on solutions and courageously solving problems rather than cursing the darkness. Daily disciplin

Myth: Leaders need to be balanced. Fact: Together, you and your team can be balanced. In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why the dream team isn't about perfection in individuals, but about creating collective balance through diversity of skills, passion, and perspective. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dig into high-level strategy for building a team where everyone's strengths thrive and the leader's vision multiplies. Key takeaways: A balanced team is built on diverse strengths—no single leader can or should do it all alone. Exceptional leaders replace assumptions with curiosity, listening and learning from their team before leading. <p class="Paragraph SCXW9255309 BCX0" lan

Where is your finish line? Trick question—your growth doesn't need to have one. In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals how to cultivate a forward-focused mindset that unleashes continual development and lasting impact.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson provide practical strategies to help you step out of the past and anticipate a future filled with possibility!  Key takeaways: — Finish lines are self-imposed—when you decide you're done, you limit your future; growth and contribution continue as long as you focus forward. <span class=

How do you know if you're truly adding value to those around you, or just going through the motions? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the five essential questions every leader should ask to elevate their influence and impact. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into their strategies for weaving these value-adding principles into your everyday leadership. Key takeaways: Before you can add value to others, you must recognize and develop the unique value you bring to the table. Valuing what you do—and the people you serve—is the foundation for authentic influence and sustained growth. <p class="P

Don't spend your leadership journey trying to avoid failure; you will end up thinking, planning, and dreaming too small. Instead, invest your time creating a framework to let failure work to your advantage. In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches four ways you can transform setbacks into powerful steppingstones for success! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson share actionable strategies to help you turn John's insights on failure into practical growth for yourself and your team. Key takeaways: The most effective leaders learn to distinguish between good misses that move them forward and bad misses that hold them back. Embracing the difficulty of challenges and anticipating failure prepares you mentally and emotionally to grow through adversity. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW183754121 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="55" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684"

What values are defining your legacy as a leader? In this week's episode, John Maxwell illuminates how true leadership can only center on values, and those values can only center on people. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dig into practical ways you can identify, live out, and multiply these values within your team and organization. Key takeaways: The test of good values is whether they value all people, all the time, in every situation—this alignment is the foundation of real leadership. Leaders who see and lift others unlock greater potential, but when they stop valuing people, they lose their right to lead. <p class="Paragraph SCXW149684439 BCX0" data-ccp-border-bottom= "0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-between="0px

Life is going to have challenges whether we expect them or not — we might as well use them to grow. In this week's episode, John continues his lesson from last week to share a few key principles that impact the joy in your leadership journey. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share real-life strategies to help you apply these principles in your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Growth happens not by avoiding adversity but by doing hard things—so you're prepared to take on even greater challenges. Leaders maximize their impact when they focus on the journey, not by keeping score, but by continually moving forward and celebrating each step. Generosity and deep joy are fruits

Are you leading with joy, or just surviving? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals eight essential ways to maximize your joy, showing how intentional living shapes your leadership journey. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack the practical steps you can take to apply these principles in your own leadership. Key takeaways: Joy is found in the journey, not the destination—and it starts with living intentionally and defining your purpose. Growth, daily self-improvement, and a focus on adding value to others are core ingredients for a fulfilling leadership life. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW30503598 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777

How much do you really care for the people you lead—and what does your preparation say about it? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why genuine care can only be expressed through the discipline of preparation, and how your commitment to leading others starts long before you ever enter the room. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into real-world strategies and personal stories to ensure you can put John's principles into practice right away. Key takeaways: If you only "wing it," you may get by—but you'll never break into the top tier of impactful leadership; true excellence demands intentional effort and preparation. Every leader carries both a "best message" (what you share in the moment) and a "big message" (the essence of who you are), and intentional preparation helps you clarify and amplify both. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW178400785 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="45" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684"

Discover one of the great leadership paradoxes: the surprising growth that comes from serving others. In this week's episode, John Maxwell teaches how putting others first unlocks unexpected personal development and deeper self-understanding. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive into real-world ways to apply these transformative insights, offering strategies to help you lead with greater impact starting today. Key takeaways: When leaders intentionally serve others, they gain profound insights about their own motives, abilities, and growth areas. True leadership begins when you shift from seeking followers for your vision to helping others achieve their own potential. Valuing and servi

John Maxwell shares that there's one most important quality of leadership. Do you have it? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals why humility isn't just a virtue—it's the essential ingredient for lasting influence and meaningful leadership. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede dive into real-life examples and honest reflections, sharing how you can apply John's wisdom to multiply your impact and create sustaining influence as a leader. Key takeaways: True humility empowers you to learn, grow, and serve others, turning challenges into opportunities for lasting impact. Leaders who balance confidence with humility create environments where influence compounds and teams thrive over time. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW81478019 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="36" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"

Are you striving for success, yet finding yourself wondering if your achievements really matter? The answer to a fulfilled life may lie in asking deeper questions, not just chasing accomplishments. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle are joined by author and professor Arthur C. Brooks to discuss the pillars of a meaningful life (especially in an age of emptiness). Key takeaways: Meaning in life isn't just about setting goals; it's about asking "why" and finding deeper significance in what you do. Serving others shifts the focus away from chasing success for its own sake and unlocks fulfillment through impact and connection. Every leader's journey

How do you earn the loyalty that supports real influence? You won't change lives or amplify your results without the ability to connect authentically. In this week's episode, John Maxwell is sharing how to do that, as he teaches the five essential qualities that define an authentic leader! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson provide practical strategies you can use right away to embody authenticity and deepen your impact as a leader. Key takeaways: Leading with heart—through empathy, courage, and genuine care—creates meaningful connections that drive lasting results. Consistently practicing transparency, humility, and good listening skills builds trust and invites collaboration. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW186271331 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="33" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","4

Are you ready to turn your greatest setbacks into the fuel for exponential growth? In this week's episode, John Maxwell unpacks how the partnership between success and failure is essential to leadership—and why your perspective on failure determines your path to achievement. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede provide real-world strategies you can use right away to embrace failure as a catalyst for learning and growth. Key takeaways: How you view failure shapes your response to it—and seeing it as part of success unlocks growth, humility, and maturity. Successful leaders don't just make good decisions; they learn to manage both their wins and their losses to maximize impact. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191752861 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="30" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":""

How you see your world determines the actions you take and the results you create—what lens are you using to view your leadership? In this week's episode, John Maxwell unpacks how your perspective shapes your impact, and reveals four keys to developing a leadership lens that drives lasting effectiveness. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson dive deep into practical ways you can shift your perspective and model impactful leadership behaviors in your daily life. Key takeaways: The most important voice you listen to is your own—guard your self-talk and ensure it builds you up rather than tears you down. Realistic perspective is essential at every stage of success; leaders must walk slowly through the crowd, listen, and learn to stay grounded. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW255029986 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"46

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 impact. Key takeaways: Your response to failure determines whether it becomes an asset or a liability. Success and failure must be kept together; embracing both builds resilience and humility for lasting leadership. Progress isn't about avoiding mistakes—it's about learning, improving, and moving on with greater wisdom each time. <p

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 leadership. Key takeaways: Being unforgettable isn't about showing off—it's about finding innovative ways to serve others and do for them what they can't do for themselves. True vision matures when you move from "me" to "we," inviting participation and building energy that attracts great people to your cause. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW52992049 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","4

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 Morrow share real-life strategies you can use right now to elevate your relationships and leverage the power of your network for exponential growth. Key takeaways: Your desire for greatness—and action toward it—opens doors to impactful relationships and opportunities. If you want to grow, you must proactively put yourself where great people are and immerse yourself in environments that challenge and affirm you. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW39133137 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991"

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: Your attitude is a daily choice that sets the ceiling for your potential. Personal growth always precedes professional advancement; who you are determines how far you can go. <p class="

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 and building a culture of higher achievement, so you can apply John's insights right away. Key takeaways: Successful leaders continually set higher, self-driven expectations and upgrade them over time. Possibility thinking empowers you to see problems as opportunities and persevere through adversity. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW171479332 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="21" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data

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 leadership journey right away. Key takeaways: The strongest teams thrive when leaders actively demonstrate that they need their people and invite them to contribute. Empowerment is more than delegation; it's giving team members authority, resources, and trust to lead. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW257990796 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[82

It's not about you—it's about them. In this week's episode, John Maxwell shares the powerful shift that transforms everyday leaders into extraordinary influencers and makes it possible for your leadership to truly impact others! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share real-world examples of how making it about others unlocks trust, connection, and next-level leadership. Key takeaways: The more you focus on adding value to others, the more you'll receive value in return. To communicate in a way that truly resonates, make your message all about your audience, not yourself. <p class="Paragraph SCXW16227

Ready to discover the key to getting the most benefit out of every experience? In this week's episode, John Maxwell reveals the two "bookends of success" that elevate your preparation and multiply your results! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss practical ways to apply John's powerful insights to your daily routines and most important goals. Key takeaways: Preparation on the front end and reflection on the back end transform average experiences into powerful growth opportunities. Realistic thinking is the foundation of effective preparation. <p class="Paragraph SCXW26370598 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lan

What sets great leaders apart in times of crisis and change? In this week's episode, John shares a powerful insight he gained from Chick-fil-A chairman Dan Cathy on the importance of self-awareness and situational awareness for leaders — especially in tough times! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss practical ways to cultivate these awarenesses as a leader. They explore how seeking honest feedback, asking thoughtful questions, and learning from role models can expand your leadership capacity. Key takeaways: Self-awareness doesn't happen in isolation—it requires the courage to invite feedback from others and the humility to receive it. Before you can lead yourself effectively, you must first know yourself authentically. Self-awareness precedes situational awareness. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW251515878 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="18" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"3355

Brené Brown said, "Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it's the thing that's really preventing us from taking flight." And in this week's episode, John Maxwell is showing how that's true — and how acknowledging your flaws frees you to become a high road leader. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow explore practical ways to develop self-compassion, laugh at yourself, and believe in your unique potential, so you can apply John's insights to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Confident humility allows you to believe in yourself while still questioning your strategies. If you don't show yourself kindness, you won't be able to extend it to anyone else. The world needs you to embrace your humanness and step fully into your unique leadership greatness. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Acknowledge Your Humanness Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Acknowledge and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." <p class="Paragraph SCXW88643784 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-be

Leading on the high road will always cost more than you think — but it will always be worth it. In this week's episode, John Maxwell prepares you for the price of leading with integrity and conviction! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share practical takeaways from John's insights so you can apply them in your life and leadership. Key takeaways: — Expect that the first time you pay the price will be the hardest. — Your account is never fully paid. High road leadership requires ongoing sacrifice. — The high road may cost you ground, power, money or celebrity. But you'll gain immeasurable growth, strength, true wealth and credibility in return. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the What to Expect When You Take the High Road Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WhatToExpect and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." This episode is sponsored by <a class="Hyperlink SCXW36812644 BCX0" href= "https://resources.belaysolutions.com/maxwell/?el=m

It's easy to value people you like. But as a leader, affirming people's worth isn't an option — even if you don't see eye to eye. In this week's episode, John Maxwell is sharing 4 practical ways you can develop the all-important skill of uplifting and valuing others! After John's lesson, Mark Cole challenges you with 3 others-focused tasks to complete in the week to come so that you can apply this principle in your life and leadership. Key takeaways: High road leaders value all people equally, even those different from them. Valuing people yields relational, emotional, and leadership returns. <p class="Paragraph SCXW16027203 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang=

Do you know why you want to lead? What drives your interactions with people? These are critical questions every leader must ask themselves for the good of those they lead — and in today's episode, John Maxwell is walking you through how to examine your motives as a leader! After John's lesson, Mark Cole unpacks John's teaching points so you can apply them directly to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Motivation is about mutual advantage and empowering people, while manipulation is about personal gain and controlling people. Most aspiring leaders want to lead and be loved, but sometimes, they are mutually exclusive. <p class="Paragraph SCXW79433669 BCX0" l

In this Thanksgiving-week episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell reminds us that effective, impactful leadership isn't about what you receive — it's about what you give. He explains how the most effective leaders focus on servant leadership, sowing into others, and making their contribution bigger than their reward. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share how this principle applies in today's organizations—from mentoring employees to overcoming entitlement and inspiring genuine employee motivation through example and gratitude. You'll learn how to: Replace entitlement with a mindset of service and contribution. Lead through generosity, not expectation. <li class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW26763863 BCX0" role="listitem" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="19" data-list-defn-props= "{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell teaches why good intentions aren't enough—and how real growth begins when you choose intentional living. You'll discover the difference between passivity and purposeful action, and how intentional listening can transform your relationships and your leadership. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack how to apply these ideas in leadership, communication, and personal development. Together, they explore practical ways to overcome procrastination, practice active listening, and bring accountability into your growth journey! You'll learn how to: Move from good intentions to intentional action Turn reflection into growth and momentum <p class="Paragraph SCXW228100959 BCX0" data-ccp-border-bottom= "0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-b

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell shares timeless principles for turning your personal development into a lifelong journey of growth. You'll learn how to use your past as a teacher—not a trap—and apply positive thinking techniques and goal-setting habits to create a brighter tomorrow. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson unpack how to apply these lessons to your leadership, helping you strengthen your success mindset, overcome setbacks, and keep moving toward your dreams. You'll learn how to: Turn lessons from failure into lasting success Build momentum through daily self-improvement habits Use reflection to set meaningful goals <ul c

If your confidence is determined by validation, your performance will be, too. In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John is sharing 4 keys to shifting from reliance on recognition to resilient self-assurance! After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss his insights to help you apply them directly for your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Value the process over the event. Don't take yourself too seriously. Never wait for someone else to rais

75% of managers report that Gen Z is the toughest generation to lead, and 30% have fired a Gen Z employee within a month of hiring them. Can you relate? Gen Z is in the workforce and they're here to stay – so tune in to today's bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast to learn how to lead them most effectively! Join John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Tim Elmore for a deep dive into Tim's newest book, The Future Begins with Z, and a powerful discussion poised to help you get the most out of your youngest team members and turn one of today's greatest leadership challenges into your organization's competitive advantage. Key takeaways: Meet them in the middle. While Gen Z brings fresh perspectives and intuition about the future, they also want guidance from experienced leaders. Focus on meaning over money. While fair compensation is important, leaders can inspire greater loyalty by giving them meaningful objectives and the flexibility to tackle them creatively. <ul class="BulletListStyle1 SCXW

"You're responsible for the changes that you make in your life. But the good news is you can make the changes you need to make in your life." In this part 2 episode of our series on successful change, John is equipping you with the insight you need to pivot your performance for good! After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss his points to help you apply them directly for your life and leadership. Key takeaways: If change isn't awkward, it's not change. Celebrate small wins and learn from missteps. <p class="Paragraph SCXW200787624 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" d

Where does change begin, and how can you make it last? This is the question at the heart of intentional growth – and in today's episode, John Maxwell has the answer for you! Tune in to learn 3 of the 6 steps to successful personal change. Stick around after John's lesson for Mark Cole's and Traci Morrow's insights designed to help you apply the lesson to your life and leadership! Key takeaways: One person cannot change another person. To change your outcomes, start by changing your thinking. <p class="Paragraph SCXW124303519 BCX0" lang=

How ready are you to handle life's curveballs, fast balls, and strike-outs? Resilience is your key to getting by in difficult times and growing into thriving in the good. In this bonus episode, Mark Cole and guest host Jared Cagle are joined by Maxwell Leadership mentor and thought leader Valorie Burton to dive into the ideas behind her latest book, The Rules of Resilience! Key takeaways: If you are reading this, you have already developed some level of resilience. Expect the unexpected and be ready to handle it. Don't bounce back; bounce forward. <p class="Paragraph SCXW200335987 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between=

In order to lead the way, you have to see where you're heading. In this week's episode, we're diving back into John Maxwell's two-part series helping leaders cast vision for their team! After John's insights, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share their experiences and analysis to help you see – and seize – your organization's future. Key takeaways: Great leaders ask questions to gain new insights. Growth is the only way to expand your capacity as a leader. <p class="Paragraph SCXW235199955 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000" data-ccp-p

Leaders – are you practicing the "cycle of success," or are you limited by a lack of vision? In this week's episode, John is giving you some of his most powerful insights on how leaders can master the abundance mindset and pass it along to those they lead! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede unpack their major takeaways and help you apply them directly to your life and leadership Key takeaways: The ability to see a bigger picture and see it quicker is the mark of a true leader. Creativity says there's always an answer. Flexibility says there's more than one answer. Test, fail, learn, improve, reenter. <p clas

The first step toward helping someone become their best is to help them believe that they can. In this week's episode, John Maxwell shares the influential power of giving others a win! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson unpack his insights so you can apply them directly to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Pursue significance over mere personal success. To add value to others, you must value others first. When you help others win and succeed, you create a legacy of leaders. Our BONUS resou

What story are you writing with your life? In this week's episode, John Maxwell is sharing the two pillars he lives by that have helped him create a life story of profound significance. After his lesson, Mark Cole dives into deep application so you can confidently command your life's narrative. Key takeaways: You have the power to write your own life story. Don't let others write it for you. Put your giftedness alongside the needs of people. The way you make people feel is what they will remember most about your leadership. <p class="Paragraph SCXW261210871 BCX0" data-ccp-border-

If you want to achieve significance and success in life, you have to be intentional! In this episode, John C. Maxwell teaches a lesson on how you can embrace intentional living and make a difference in the lives of others. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to talk about what John has shared and offer practical advice that will help you apply what you've learned to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Intentional living is the bridge that will lead you to a life that matters. Choose a life that matters by becoming an intentional person. Make a difference with

3 things every leader needs, 2 longtime leadership experts, 1 can't-miss bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast. In this episode, John Maxwell joins Mark Cole (live!) for a powerful discussion with author and speaker Jon Gordon. You'll discover the three key elements that every leader needs to thrive and succeed in their journey. Key takeaways: We were born to do something that's beneficial on purpose. When leaders come together to learn from each other, everyone grows. Track your success, but be driven by significance. <p class="Paragraph SCXW1939249 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom= "0px" data-ccp-border-between="0px none #000000"

Your anchor, your North Star, your wings, and your why – in today's episode, John is sharing a lesson that will help you find the foundation of all these things: your purpose. Discover practical steps and powerful insights for living every day with intention and discipline. After John's lesson, Mark Cole offers his perspective on how to apply it to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Finding your why gives you direction. You discover your purpose through your passion and your giftedness. Purpose puts steel in the backbone of discipline. <p class="Paragraph SCXW121166071 BCX0" data-ccp-border-bottom= "0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-botto

As John C. Maxwell says, "Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing." In this episode, John is sharing a lesson on the importance of consistency in leadership and being intentional with adding value to others every day! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson break down John's insights and give you practical application for your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Continue to intentionally add value to people every day. The key to significance is consistency. Today matters — make it count. <p class="Paragraph SCXW46918944 BCX0" data-ccp-border-bottom= "0p

"Traction is always good; distraction is always bad." Wondering how you can maintain your focus in leadership, even during challenging times? In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing 5 things to put behind you and 5 things to put before you that will help you fix your energy on the things that matter most! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow sit down to talk about what John has shared and offer practical ways to apply it to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Dwelling on what you can't do breeds frustration. If you're persistent, you will get it. If you're consistent, you will keep it. Don't count your losses; count your lessons. <

Living life rich is about so much more than the number at the bottom of your bank statement. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle discuss freedom – financial, emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual – with speaker, coach, and financial expert Marissa Nehlsen! She's sharing her framework for flourishing that comes straight from her new book, Live Life Rich! Key takeaways: You are always enough and never too much. When your vision is clear, decisions become easy. The key to living life rich is being a good steward. In

Are you suffering from a case of destination disease? Symptoms include a quiet complacency, a decreased drive, a sense of "having arrived." In today's episode, John Maxwell is sharing 4 keys to defeat destination disease and recover your desire for constant improvement. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson unpack John's insights to help you apply them directly to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: The danger of getting good is that "good" is good enough to meet all of our needs. The brutal fact about success is this: it makes you complacent. Use your success as a steppingstone, not

Ever wondered what dancing and effective leadership have in common? It's all about rhythm. In this episode, John Maxwell is sharing how you can know when to push your people, when to pull them, and when to be patient with them in the process. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow talk about what John has shared, as well as give you practical advice for how you can apply it to your personal life and leadership. Key takeaways: When you push people, you make pioneers out of them. It's easy to lose focus on long-term goals when you get caught up in putting out daily fires. <p class="Paragraph SCXW1098009 BCX0" data-ccp-border-between= "0px none #0

When you're tempted to stop moving forward, there are a few key strategies that will keep you going — and John Maxwell is sharing those strategies in this episode! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson sit down to discuss what John has talked about and help you practically apply it to your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Busyness without productivity is an early sign of complacency. Go expose yourself to bigger, better, faster people. A goal that does not stretch you is not a worthy goal. <

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who drift through life and those who take ownership of their journey. In this bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and Jared Cagle are joined by Chris Robinson, who's sharing the story behind his brand-new book, and how it can help you move From Drift to Drive! Key takeaways: Get clarity on what you really want. Be intentional about learning from those ahead of you. Take action, even if you start small. <p class="Paragraph SCXW225436038 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang= "EN-US" data-ccp-border-bottom="0px none #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="0px" data-ccp-border-between= "0px none #000000" data-ccp