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Platitudes and Attitudes May 29, 2024

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As John C. Maxwell says, "One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination." Today, John is sharing 10 different Platitudes and Attitudes that he has learned throughout his leadership that you can apply to your own life, family, business, and leadership as well!

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss what John taught and give you practical ways to implement it into your leadership.

Key takeaways:

- Preparation is the backbone of quick decisions.

- Leaders always view, make decisions, and lead based upon not only what is, but what has been and what will be.

- The more you complain, the less you'll obtain.

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

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How to Lead in Difficult Times May 22, 2024

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How would you handle yourself and others in times of crisis? Today's episode will not only help you answer that but will also help you navigate leading well when difficult times come. A crisis will either put leaders on top or topple them to the bottom, so John C. Maxwell shares a lesson that will pave the way for leadership that leaves a positive impact, even when it's hard.

After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss various ways that these practices can be applied to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

- A bad situation needs good leadership.

- Your decisions in life make you. A crisis reveals you.

- People will follow what you do, not what you say.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the How to Lead in Difficult Times Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Lead and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

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Questions to Ask the Leader in the Mirror May 15, 2024

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In leadership, it's important to take a step back and ask a few key questions that will help you reflect on where you've been and then look forward to what's next. That's exactly what we're talking about in this week's episode! John C. Maxwell shares key questions that every leader must ask themselves when it comes to their life and leadership in order to assess performance, acknowledge gaps, and stay on track with where they want to go. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss valuable takeaways that you can apply to your leadership as well.

Key takeaways:

- "There comes a point in your career when the best way to figure out how you're doing is to step back and ask yourself a few questions. Having all the answers is less important than knowing what to ask." — Robert S. Kaplan

- It's impossible to have your priorities correct or your passion intact if you don't clearly see your dream.

- The better you know yourself and the truer you are to yourself, the greater your success.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Questions to Ask the Leader in the Mirror Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Mirror and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

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High Road Leadership (Part 4) May 08, 2024

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This week, we conclude our four-part series on John Maxwell's new book, High Road Leadership! John Maxwell discusses the concept of emotional capacity and the importance of developing the ability to respond to adversity, failure, criticism, and pressure in positive ways. He emphasizes the need to do hard things for the sake of getting them over with, but to prepare for even harder challenges. John also highlights the significance of being one's own best friend and encouraging oneself in difficult times. Be sure to grab your copy of High Road Leadership today!

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

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High Road Leadership (Part 3) May 01, 2024

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We are just one week away from John Maxwell's newest book launch, High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together In a World that Divides. This week, John Maxwell and Mark Cole share just how transformational this book will be to your leadership. But, only if you put it into action.

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

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The 4 Dimensions of Culture with Greg Cagle Apr 26, 2024

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In this BONUS episode, Maxwell Leadership Facilitator and Coach, Greg Cagle, chats with Mark Cole about The 4 Dimensions of Culture and how they impact the overall performance of an organization. They also highlight the significance of culture in navigating adversity and capturing opportunities. Greg shares that culture is about how we think, act, and interact, and that leaders have the responsibility to build the proper culture within their teams. The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to understand and define culture and to take steps to shape a better culture in their organizations.

You're invited to learn more about this tool by joining Greg Cagle and Chris Goede on a virtual call about how The 4 Dimensions of Culture can take your team to the next level.

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High Road Leadership (Part 2) Apr 24, 2024

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This week is part 2 of our series on John Maxwell's new book, High Road Leadership! Last week, John talked about this journey in leadership and his passion for adding value to others through values-based, people-centric, servant leadership. This week, he discusses the need for leaders who bring people together instead of dividing them. He emphasizes the importance of valuing all people and treating them with kindness and respect.

Key takeaways:

Shared thinking and collaboration lead to better ideas and solutions.
Leaders should be accountable for their actions and willing to admit mistakes.
Equipping political leaders with the principles of high road leadership can bring about positive change.

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

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High Road Leadership (Part 1) Apr 17, 2024

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John Maxwell's new book, High Road Leadership, releases this May! So, this week, we begin a new four-part series in which John and Mark shares some insight from the book as well as additional content not in the book! We're releasing these episodes leading up to the book release, so be sure to pre-order your copy here, and get ready to learn what it means and how to be a High Road Leader!

Key Insights:

- Why John has dedicated his life to leadership

- Highlights from John's leadership journey

- John's top 5 leadership books

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Do You Have What It Takes (Part 2) Apr 10, 2024

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If you've ever asked the question, "Do I have what it takes?", this episode is for you! This week, John C. Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Traci Morrow continue a new two-part series on questions leaders can ask themselves to know if they have what it takes to begin a new venture in their organization or leadership. After John's lesson, Mark and Traci discuss how you can apply it to your life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

- The difference between average people and those that achieve is their perception of and response to failure.

- Most people are five times more likely to be optimistic about another person's goals if that person is optimistic themselves.

- Be open-minded and always take the high road.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Do You Have What It Takes Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/WhatItTakes and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

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No Limits: Blow the Cap Off Your Capacity by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)