Maxwell Leadership Podcast

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People Do What People See (Part 2) Mar 18, 2020

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In part two of this series, John covers the final qualities of a good role model: friendship and support, as well as competence. He ends this lesson by painting a picture of what a growth environment looks like. This picture will help you, as a role model, asses if your environment contributes to the growth of others. If you're someone looking for a role model, this picture will help you identify if your environment cultivates growing leaders.

Mark Cole and Traci Morrow follow up John's lesson by sharing how they exhibit care and support to those they lead. Traci also points out why seeing your own value should precede setting your priorities.

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

References:

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell

The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

Candid Conversations: Leading Through the Coronavirus Mar 13, 2020

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Great leadership stands out in times of crisis because great leaders have prepared themselves for the moment. Their voice is one that responds, not reacts. In this episode, John Maxwell and Mark Cole invite their long-time friends Kevin Myers and Chris Hodges to talk about how leaders should be voices of hope during crisis without neglecting the earnestness of a serious circumstance.

They remind us that all crises are opportunities to lead and that there is a distinction between preparing yourself and preparing for the event. Being intentional about both is what affects your ability to lead in the moment.

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:

John Maxwell's Leading in Difficult Times FREE Online Event

The John Maxwell Online Store

People Do What People See (Part 1) Mar 11, 2020

Show notes

John Maxwell's Law of Modeling says that it's hard to improve when you have no one but yourself to follow. In this series, which we're calling People Do What People See, John Maxwell shares five qualities that make a good role model. In part one, John shares the first three qualities and explains why teaching is much easier than modeling. Modeling requires practicing what you preach. It gives you integrity as a leader and establishes you as a credible role model and authority.

In the discussion portion of this episode, we're excited to introduce Traci Morrow to you! Traci is a shining example of what it means to be a product of John Maxwell's teaching and leadership. She's a great addition to this discussion, as she shares what she's gleaned from her experience a leader, entrepreneur, and coach.

References:

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell

The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

Don't Just Communicate, Connect (Part 2) Mar 04, 2020

Show notes

In part two of Don't Just Communicate, Connect, John Maxwell shares the final disconnect he experienced early in his leadership journey that kept him from connecting with those he led. John then closes the lesson by sharing what he does well when it comes to connecting with people. These include valuing others, living with integrity, and simplifying his message.

Mark Cole and Chris Goede reveal the importance of having tough conversations in a timely manner. They show how squandered opportunities to have hard conversations may jeopardize more than what you think is at stake.

Our BONUS resource for this series is the Don't Just Communicate, Connect Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Connecting and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

References:

Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell

Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell

The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

The John Maxwell Online Store

Candid Conversations: What Are You Reading? Feb 28, 2020

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In the last Candid Conversation, John C. Maxwell shared a sneak peek of the book he's currently writing. In this episode, he shares powerful insights from the book he's most recently finished reading: Atomic Habits by James Clear. John shares a few of his key takeaways from this book and how they have challenged him in his leadership.

References:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell

Today Matters by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

Don't Just Communicate, Connect (Part 1) Feb 26, 2020

Show notes

This week we're starting a series on connecting with others. Based loosely on his book Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, John Maxwell shares four of what he calls his "disconnects." These are areas early on in his leadership journey that kept him from connecting with the people he led. This series will help you become a leader who draws people into your ideas and captures them with your vision.

We're also excited to introduce Chris Goede to you as the co-host throughout this series! Chris leads the Corporate Leadership Solutions team for the John Maxwell Enterprise. In this series, he and Mark discuss their own journeys from simply communicating to connecting.

References:

Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John C. Maxwell

Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell

The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

The John Maxwell Online Store

Leading Through Change (Part 2) Feb 19, 2020

Show notes

In part two of our series on Leading Through Change, John Maxwell shares the four key principles of change that every individual experiences. These keys are important as you lead through change. They'll help you and your team cultivate an environment that is conducive to change, rather than hold onto the past and stifle progress.

Mark Cole and Jason Brooks pick up the discussion on how to lead on an individual basis when change comes, and they offer insights from their own leadership experience.

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

References:

The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

The 5 Levels of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

Candid Conversations: What Are You Writing? Feb 14, 2020

Show notes

John Maxwell often gets asked, "Which of your books is your favorite?" His answer is always whichever book he is currently writing. In this installment of Candid Conversations, John C. Maxwell and Mark Cole talk about the book John is currently working on and the ideas he's most excited about sharing.

He just released his newest book, The Leader's Greatest Return, in January, but he's already at work on his next book, which will come out in 2021. John and Mark give you an exclusive early look at what this book is all about and what inspired John to write it.

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

References:

The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell

Leadershift by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

Leading Through Change (Part 1) Feb 12, 2020

Show notes

We're starting a new series this week on Leading Through Change! It's easy to lead when everything is consistent and your job is to simply maintain. But John Maxwell says maintaining is not leading; it's managing. Great leaders are faced with change every day, and they lead through it with clarity and confidence.

In part one of Leading Through Change, John talks about the first three of five points that we'll cover throughout the series. He reminds us that different people respond to change differently, and he lays out the killers of change so we can identify and avoid them.

Mark Cole and Jason Brooks follow up this lesson with a discussion on how the differences in peoples' responses to change can help you lead better, while emphasizing the importance of listening to your people to know how to lead them individually.

References:

The Leader's Greatest Return by John C. Maxwell

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

Put Your Dream to the Test (Part 2) Feb 05, 2020

Show notes

Owning your dream means betting on yourself and not solely relying on others to make it happen. In this episode John Maxwell covers what it truly means to own your dream. He shares that one sign you own your dream and are betting on yourself is that you invest in it.

Mark Cole and Jason Brooks continue their discussion by sharing the ways they've bet on themselves and invested in their own dreams. They encourage you to start owning your dream and to evaluate what might be keeping you from investing in it.

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

References:

Put Your Dream to the Test by John C. Maxwell

Put Your Dream to the Test Online Course

No Limits: Blow the Cap Off Your Capacity by John C. Maxwell

The John C. Maxwell Online Store