Maxwell Leadership Podcast

What You Focus on Expands Facebook Live Video

What You Focus on Expands May 06, 2020

Show notes

In this episode of the John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell teaches what you should put before you and what you should put behind you during times of crisis. What you put before you is what you focus on, and what you focus on expands.

Mark Cole is joined by Chris Goede for the discussion portion of this episode to talk about John's lesson. They remind us the importance of values-based leadership when so much is uncertain and hard decisions need to be made. Mark points out that business always follows values, but values don't always follow business, while Chris Goede distinguishes between values and beliefs and how changing beliefs is a sign of growth.

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

References:

Developing the Leader Within You by John C. Maxwell

Maximize Your Mentoring Facebook Live Video

Maximize Your Mentoring Apr 29, 2020

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In this episode, Traci Morrow joins Mark Cole to discuss John's lesson on Maximizing Your Mentoring. John shares four questions to ask yourself if you want to improve your relationship with your mentors or the people you mentor.

Traci and Mark, who are both mentees of John Maxwell, share what they've gleaned from John's method of mentoring, especially during difficult times. They discuss how staying true to your leadership values will help you lead through crisis and beyond it.

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

References:

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell

Embracing the Benefits of Uncertainty Apr 22, 2020

Show notes

John Maxwell reminds us time and time again that within every challenge is an opportunity to learn, grow, and lead. The challenge of uncertainty is no different. Uncertainty causes us to think differently and creatively, and to stay focused on the present. It tests our character, our strengths, and our wisdom.

In this episode, John teaches us to embrace these benefits of uncertainty, so we can lead when it matters most. In the discussion portion of the episode, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss how to build and not get buried when uncertainty takes us out of "automatic."

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

References:

The John C. Maxwell Online Store

Candid Conversations: Mentoring Through Crisis Apr 17, 2020

Show notes

In this installment of Candid Conversations, we're doing something both exciting and different. Mark and John are practicing social distancing and are unable to sit in a room together to record new Candid Conversations. However, this past week, they were both on a call with over 500 John Maxwell coaches and faculty where they discussed mentoring in times of crisis.

Join them in this insightful discussion to learn the keys to mentoring others in both good and bad times.

For more episodes of The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, visit MaxwellPodcast.com/episodes. Don't forget to subscribe so that you can receive updates on new episodes and direct links to the free bonus resources we offer for every regularly scheduled episode.

References:

Intentional Living by John C. Maxwell

John Maxwell's Facebook Live page

Crisis Leaders: What They Do Well Facebook Live Video

Crisis Leaders: What They Do Well (Part 2) Apr 15, 2020

Show notes

In this week's episode, John Maxwell completes his lesson on what great leaders do well in times of crisis. As many leaders are adapting and learning how to lead through the coronavirus pandemic, this timely message offers direction and clarity to navigate the obstacles that often arise during a crisis.

Mark Cole and Jason Brooks host again via Zoom conference call as they practice social distancing and talk about how creative leaders believe there is always an answer to any problem. They also emphasize the importance of embracing technology in times of crisis. If you'd like to watch the original Facebook Live video from last week that this series comes from, click here.

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

References:

Leadershift by John C. Maxwell

Crisis Leaders: What They Do Well (Part 1) Apr 08, 2020

Show notes

As many leaders are adapting and learning how to lead through the coronavirus pandemic, John Maxwell delivers a timely teaching on what great leaders do well in times of crisis. John shares seven qualities that great leaders possess during unprecedented times like these.

This message from John was originally broadcast on his Facebook page earlier this week. Your hosts, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks, have broken John's message into a two-part series on the podcast in order to dive deep into John's points and offer some helpful application.

References:

Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Emotional Intelligence (Part 2) Apr 01, 2020

Show notes

In part two of our series on Emotional Intelligence, John Maxwell teaches the importance of motivation, empathy, and social skills in an emotionally intelligent leader. John reminds us that, like leadership, emotional intelligence is not something that some people are born with and others aren't. Emotional intelligence can be learned and developed.

Mark Cole and Chris Goede point out the shift throughout John's lesson from me-focused to others-focused, and they discuss how empathy and social skills ultimately help us serve others well. Mark quotes John by reminding us: "We do not see things as they are; we see things as we are." Emotional intelligence allows us to be empathetic to others as we see how our personal biases get in the way of healthy developing relationships.

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

References:

Multipliers by Liz Wiseman

Start with Why by Simon Sinek

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation

Candid Conversations: How to Be an Unforgettable Leader Mar 27, 2020

Show notes

This Candid Conversation was recorded several weeks ago while John Maxwell and Mark Cole were in Israel spending time with some of The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation's top donors. John wanted to make this trip unforgettable for those who support his vision and mission so faithfully, and he took this opportunity to share on the podcast what it takes to be an unforgettable leader.

He also reflects on what he learned from his late friend Jack Welch about how to get yourself out of "the people pile" and set yourself apart from others. By asking how you can separate yourself from others in a positive way, you push yourself to be intentional, creative, curious, and confident.

References:

Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Emotional Intelligence (Part 1) Mar 25, 2020

Show notes

We are so excited to bring you a new series on Emotional Intelligence! In this series, John Maxwell references the book Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman and shares five attributes of an emotionally intelligent leader. In this part of the series, John teaches the first two points and explains the importance of self-awareness and self-regulation.

We're also excited to bring back Chris Goede as the co-host for this series, along with Mark Cole, the CEO of The John Maxwell Enterprise. Chris and Mark emphasize the importance of self-awareness in relation to consistency. The less we know ourselves, the more we roleplay, causing us to behave inconsistently. But the more aware we are of ourselves, the more consistent we are with everyone.

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

References:

Multipliers by Liz Wiseman

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell