Maxwell Leadership Podcast

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How Leaders Make the Tough Call Sep 13, 2023

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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."

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Leadership Landmines (Part 2) Sep 06, 2023

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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.

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

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Leadership Landmines (Part 1) Aug 30, 2023

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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:

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A Leadership Attitude Adjustment Aug 23, 2023

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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."

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The Difference Maker by John C. Maxwell

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Become an Invaluable Leader: Live with Don Yaeger Aug 16, 2023

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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."

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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

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Atomic Habits with James Clear Aug 09, 2023

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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 14th, 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.

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Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Communicate Like a Leader: Live with Roddy Galbraith Aug 02, 2023

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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:

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

MaxwellLeadership.com/JoinTheTeam

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Make Your Future Bigger Than Your Past Jul 26, 2023

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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."

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Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell

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A Minute to Think with Juliet Funt Jul 19, 2023

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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."

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JulietFunt.com

A Minute to Think by Juliet Funt

How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell

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Developing the Entrepreneur Within You: Live with Chris Robinson Jul 12, 2023

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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:

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The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication by John C. Maxwell

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