Lead to Give, Not to Get
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
In this Thanksgiving-week episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell reminds us that effective, impactful leadership isn’t about what you receive — it’s about what you give. He explains how the most effective leaders focus on servant leadership, sowing into others, and making their contribution bigger than their reward. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share how this principle applies in today’s organizations—from mentoring employees to overcoming entitlement and inspiring genuine employee motivation through example and gratitude. ...
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Stop Meaning Well, Start Living Well
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John Maxwell teaches why good intentions aren’t enough—and how real growth begins when you choose intentional living. You’ll discover the difference between passivity and purposeful action, and how intentional listening can transform your relationships and your leadership. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack how to apply these ideas in leadership, communication, and personal development. Together, they explore practical ways to overcome procrastination, practice active listening, and bring accountability...
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How to Make Your Future Bigger than Your Past
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John C. Maxwell shares timeless principles for turning your personal development into a lifelong journey of growth. You’ll learn how to use your past as a teacher—not a trap—and apply positive thinking techniques and goal-setting habits to create a brighter tomorrow. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson unpack how to apply these lessons to your leadership, helping you strengthen your success mindset, overcome setbacks, and keep moving toward your dreams. You’ll learn how to: Turn lessons from failure into...
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Quiet Confidence: Leading Without the Applause
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
If your confidence is determined by validation, your performance will be, too. In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast, John is sharing 4 keys to shifting from reliance on recognition to resilient self-assurance! After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss his insights to help you apply them directly for your life and leadership. Key takeaways: Value the process over the event. Don't take yourself too seriously. Never wait for someone else to raise the bar for you. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Quiet Confidence:...
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The Future Begins with Z with Tim Elmore and John Maxwell
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
75% of managers report that Gen Z is the toughest generation to lead, and 30% have fired a Gen Z employee within a month of hiring them. Can you relate? Gen Z is in the workforce and they’re here to stay – so tune in to today’s bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast to learn how to lead them most effectively! Join John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Tim Elmore for a deep dive into Tim’s newest book, The Future Begins with Z, and a powerful discussion poised to help you get the most out of your youngest team members and turn one of today’s greatest leadership challenges into...
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6 Steps to Successful Personal Change (Part 2)
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
"You're responsible for the changes that you make in your life. But the good news is you can make the changes you need to make in your life." In this part 2 episode of our series on successful change, John is equipping you with the insight you need to pivot your performance for good! After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss his points to help you apply them directly for your life and leadership. Key takeaways: If change isn’t awkward, it’s not change. Celebrate small wins and learn from missteps. Count the cost of change, but don't...
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6 Steps to Successful Personal Change (Part 1)
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
Where does change begin, and how can you make it last? This is the question at the heart of intentional growth – and in today’s episode, John Maxwell has the answer for you! Tune in to learn 3 of the 6 steps to successful personal change. Stick around after John’s lesson for Mark Cole’s and Traci Morrow’s insights designed to help you apply the lesson to your life and leadership! Key takeaways: One person cannot change another person. To change your outcomes, start by changing your thinking. Positive expectations are key to...
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Rules of Resilience with Valorie Burton
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
How ready are you to handle life’s curveballs, fast balls, and strike-outs? Resilience is your key to getting by in difficult times and growing into thriving in the good. In this bonus episode, Mark Cole and guest host Jared Cagle are joined by Maxwell Leadership mentor and thought leader Valorie Burton to dive into the ideas behind her latest book, The Rules of Resilience! Key takeaways: If you are reading this, you have already developed some level of resilience. Expect the unexpected and be ready to handle it. Don’t bounce back; bounce forward. ...
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A Leader Sees More and Before (Part 2)
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
In order to lead the way, you have to see where you’re heading. In this week’s episode, we’re diving back into John Maxwell’s two-part series helping leaders cast vision for their team! After John’s insights, Mark Cole and Chris Goede share their experiences and analysis to help you see – and seize – your organization’s future. Key takeaways: Great leaders ask questions to gain new insights. Growth is the only way to expand your capacity as a leader. Putting yourself in rooms where you can learn from the best will transform your vision...
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A Leader Sees More and Before (Part 1)
Maxwell Leadership Podcast
Leaders – are you practicing the “cycle of success,” or are you limited by a lack of vision? In this week’s episode, John is giving you some of his most powerful insights on how leaders can master the abundance mindset and pass it along to those they lead! After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Goede unpack their major takeaways and help you apply them directly to your life and leadership Key takeaways: The ability to see a bigger picture and see it quicker is the mark of a true leader. Creativity says there's always an answer. Flexibility says there's more...
info_outlineToday, John Maxwell teaches three essential areas in which leaders need to grow and stretch in order to become the best leader for their people. After John’s lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss practical ways you can apply this lesson to your own life and leadership.
Key takeaways:
- Great leaders have confidence in themselves and others.
- Courage is the willingness to let go of the familiar.
- People don’t follow titles, they follow courage.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the “Growing Leader Worksheet,” which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Growing and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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