Maxwell Leadership Podcast

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Players Vs. Pretenders (Part 2) Mar 16, 2022

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This week, we are continuing with part two of our series on Players vs. Pretenders. In this lesson, John talks about integrity, making hard choices, and finishing strong. You definitely don't want to miss this lesson!

For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive into how they apply John's principles in their own leadership, and they offer some application to help you take this lesson and make it a reality in your own life.

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

References:

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The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST for 15% off at checkout this week only)

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

Players Vs. Pretenders (Part 1) Mar 09, 2022

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Let me ask you a question: are you a player, or are you a pretender? Sometimes it can be harder to see the difference in ourselves than it is to see it others. So, today we begin a series in which John Maxwell teaches the difference between players and pretenders and how the world needs more leaders who will lead authentically and add value to their people. For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow will be back to deep dive into John's lesson and offer some application for you to apply this to your own life and leadership! They also have a special offer just for you, plus they read a comment from one of our listeners in the Philippines! Our BONUS resource for this series is the "Players vs. Pretenders Worksheet," which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Player and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource. References:

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The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off. Only valid March 9 – March 16, 2022)

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

Relevant Episode: How to Become a Life-Long Learner

Relevant Episode: The DNA of Great Decision Making

Relevant Episode: The Price Tag of Leadership

Are You a Difference Maker? Mar 02, 2022

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This week we are talking about making a difference in your world. Whether that be in your business, family, or community, we believe that big change starts with people like you––with leaders like you. In this episode, John Maxwell will share the most important attributes a leader must possess in order to be a difference maker.

For the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede examine some of these key attributes in their own leadership and in those they lead. If you want to make a difference, but feel like you don't know how, don't miss this episode!

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

References:

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Change Your World by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at check out for 15% off this week only)

ChangeYourWorld.com

Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

Why My Life is Compounding Feb 23, 2022

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Last weekend we celebrated John Maxwell's 75th birthday! As you can imagine, there was a lot to celebrate! So, we thought this week we would share a lesson with you from John about why his life has compounded (and continues to compound) into a story of great impact.

After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to discuss John's lesson and offer some ways to apply these principles to your own life and leadership.

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

References:

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Today Matters by John C. Maxwell (Use code PODCAST at checkout for 15% off this week only)

The John Maxwell Team

Relevant Episode: Live in Atlanta with Marcus Buckingham

The John Maxwell Online Store

How to Gain Influence (Part 2) Feb 16, 2022

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This week we are finishing up our series on How to Gain Influence. John Maxwell is going to teach you six more ways to grow your influence as a leader and make a greater impact with more people. After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede will be back to discuss John's lesson and offer some ways for you to apply these principles to your own leadership.

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

References:

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Developing the Leader Within You Online Course (Use code PODCAST for 20% off this week only).

Love Works Digital Course by Joel Manby (Pre-order)

Exchange Event 2022

Donald Miller

Relevant Episode: Your Influence Inventory

Relevant Episode: Make Winning a Habit

How to Gain Influence (Part 1) Feb 09, 2022

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Today we're talking about something everyone has and everyone wants more of. That's influence. John Maxwell says that leadership is influence––nothing more, nothing less. And if you're going to lead others you need to gain influence. So, today John is going to begin this two-part series on how to gain more influence so that you can up-level your own leadership with those you lead.

For the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Chris Goede discuss John's lesson and offer some ways in which you can apply these principles to your own leadership!

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

References:

Watch this episode on YouTube

Developing the Leader Within You Online Course (Use code PODCAST for 20% off this week only).

Love Works Digital Course by Joel Manby (Pre-order)

Exchange Event 2022

Donald Miller

Relevant Episode: Your Influence Inventory

Relevant Episode: Make Winning a Habit

Making the Most of Our Mistakes Feb 02, 2022

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Today, we're going to talk about all your mistakes! Just kidding! We're actually going to talk about how to make the most of your mistakes! John, as well as any successful leader, will tell you that if you're going to be successful, you need to stop fearing failure. Sometimes mistakes teach us our greatest lessons. That's why we need to start thinking of our mistakes as assets, not liabilities.

After John teaches how to make the most of our mistakes, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow join to discuss times when they've made the most of their mistakes and how to apply the principles from John's lesson into your own life and leadership.

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

References:

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Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn by John C. Maxwell (use code PODCAST for %15 off)

Relevant Episode: Redefining Failure

Relevant Episode: Failure is Not Final

The John Maxwell Online Store

Leaders are Creators Jan 26, 2022

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If you're a leader, you're a creator! This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John talks about the things leaders create in their organizations and in their people. They create confidence, ideas, strategy, and options.

After John's lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede will offer some ways you can apply John's lesson to your own life and leadership. They discuss how many leaders are the most creative when they are working in their strength zone, and how leaders who don't think of themselves as creative need to be reminded to get back into their strength zone.

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

References:

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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Online Course

Change Your World by John C. Maxwell

Relevant Episode: Focus on the Future

Relevant Episode: The Leader's Greatest

Relevant Episode: Encouragement Changes Everything

Creating Positive Change: A Lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Part 2) Jan 19, 2022

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This week, we are back with part two of John Maxwell's incredible lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If you missed part one, please go back and listen because there is some great wisdom that you can learn as a transformational leader in that episode. And this week, there is even more! As John finishes his talk on Dr. King's life and leadership, John shares the final three points on how leaders can create positive change in their world and their community.

During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow dive into a leader's crucial ability to move others to act. They discuss how leaders have the tendency to either be task-oriented or relationship-oriented, and how a leader needs to balance and leverage both in order to create positive change within their organization and their community.

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

References:

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The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell

The 21 Laws Online Course

Relevant Episode: Achieving the Legacy You Want to Leave

Relevant Episode: Leader's Listen with Simon Sinek

The John Maxwell Online Store

Creating Positive Change: A Lesson on Martin Luther King Jr. (Part 1) Jan 12, 2022

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Today we are so excited to introduce an impactful, two-part series. As you may know, this coming Monday, we get to celebrate the great life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. So, our team decided we would celebrate Dr. King on the podcast by sharing this lesson that John Maxwell gave at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King pastored and influenced so many people to create positive change in our country. John was especially honored to have Coretta Scott King and Bernice King present for this talk, along with many other influential world changers. During this talk, John uses Dr. King's life as an example of how great leaders can create positive change.

During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow reflect on John's lesson and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. They discuss how MLK was the shining example of a leader who listens and inspires others to create positive change. More than ever before, the world needs leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., and we hope this episode will inspire you to create positive change in your own world.

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

References:

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Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell

The 21 Laws Online Course

Relevant Episode: Achieving the Legacy You Want to Leave

Relevant Episode: Leader's Listen with Simon Sinek

The John Maxwell Online Store