Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Think on These Things by John C. Maxwell

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

Encouragement Changes Everything (Part 1) Jun 09, 2021

Show notes

Get ready to be encouraged! In this two-part series, John Maxwell shares 5 points on just how potent and impactful the gift of encouragement can be. It has the power to motivate, inspire, and empower others to change their world! And, when we encourage others, it has the power to change our world as well.

During the application portion of this episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss encouragement and the huge role it continues to play in Jason's life after receiving his cancer diagnosis in the spring of 2020. This is an incredibly inspiring and touching episode that you certainly do not want to miss.

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

References:

Think on These Things by John C. Maxwell

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

Change Your World by John C. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins

Leadership, Communication, and Veracity with Rob Hoskins (Part 2) Jun 02, 2021

Show notes

This week we're continuing our series with Rob Hoskins, President of OneHope and co-author of Change Your World. In part two, Rob, John Maxwell, and Mark Cole are in Guatemala talking about what they're currently learning and what they are most excited about.

Rob and John discuss the imperatives of a teachable spirit, asking questions, and seeking guidance when it comes to self-improvement. They also discuss how great leaders get joy from imparting wisdom to others and share some thoughts on self-deprecating humor.

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

References:

OneHope.net

Change Your World by John C. Maxwell and Rob Hoskins

Leadership, Communication, and Veracity with Rob Hoskins (Part 1) May 26, 2021

Show notes

Hey, podcast family! We have an exciting guest on the podcast this week and next. Rob Hoskins, President of OneHope and co-author of Change Your World, joins John Maxwell and Mark Cole in Guatemala to talk about what they're currently learning and what they are most excited about.

Rob and John discuss what it means to be a leader who provides what the people actually need, and how to practice veracity in the midst of turbulent times. This was such an incredible conversation that we had to turn it into two parts! So be sure to tune in this week and next week to hear the whole discussion.

References:

OneHope.net

First 100 Days of Change Your World May 19, 2021

Show notes

This week on the podcast, John Maxwell and Mark Cole are back together in person to share inspiring stories of the impact that the Change Your World movement has had around the globe in the first 100 days of its launch! Get ready to be inspired!

You'll be encouraged that you don't have to start big, and you don't even have to be great to make an impact––you just have to start! You're going to hear stories of how people are using Change Your World to make a difference in the U.S. Justice System, in their communities, and in their marriages.

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the First 100 Days of Change Your World Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Episode151 and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

References:

Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell

A Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Takeaways from Doris Kearns Goodwin May 12, 2021

Show notes

John Maxwell and Mark Cole were recently in Boston to learn from Doris Kearns Goodwin, author of the acclaimed book on Abraham Lincoln, A Team of Rivals. In this episode John and Mark share their biggest takeaways from their time with Goodwin and her insightful wisdom on presidential history and leadership in the United States.

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

References:

The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell

Four Questions to Identify Potential Leaders May 05, 2021

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In this episode of the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, Mark Cole and John Maxwell discuss a recent lesson John created for a special group of young, successful leaders on how to identify potential leaders. John walks through four questions you must ask when trying to identify new leaders for your organization.

John talks about the importance of a values-based foundation, having the right leadership perspective, and the difference between gratitude and entitlement. This is a valuable lesson for anyone who is growing their organization and wants to find the right leaders capable of achieving growth, impact, and significance.

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

References:

The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John C. Maxwell

Developing the Leaders Around You by John C. Maxwell

Ethics 101 by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation

Building a Team Environment (Part 2) Apr 28, 2021

Show notes

In part two of Building a Team Environment, John teaches the remaining questions leaders must ask in order to assess if they are building a winning team environment. John discusses removing barriers for your team, providing your team with the freedom to learn, and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

During the application portion, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss how to create a team that is both diverse and in alignment, and the challenges that come with being a leader who builds consensus.

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

References:

The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

Building a Team Environment (Part 1) Apr 21, 2021

Show notes

You've probably heard John say this before, "One is too small of a number to achieve greatness." In other words, if we're going to accomplish anything of significance, we need a team around us. In this series, John teaches how to build a team environment for winning. He teaches us the ten questions leaders must ask themselves in order to assess whether or not they're building a winning team environment.

In part one, John teaches the first five questions to help you determine if you're building a winning team. In the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss setting team expectations and how accountability is impossible unless those expectations are crystal clear.

References:

The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

How to Solve Problems (Part 2) Apr 14, 2021

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This week on the podcast, John continues his lesson on problem-solving. Last week, John shared some observations about the nature of problems, and this week he's going to dive into how to solve problems. John teaches seven R's that will help remind you how to solve problems when they inevitably come your way.

In the application portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss how hope can bond the optimist and the realist when it comes to problem-solving despite the tensions that often arise between both personality types. They discuss how hope can benefit our attitude, how to get yourself and your team to refocus in the midst of problems, and how your core values act as a constant guide in the midst of problems.

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

References:

Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell