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3 Questions to Become a Better Leader

Maxwell Leadership Podcast

Release Date: 01/15/2025

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Maxwell Leadership Podcast

When John Maxwell was a freshman in college, he learned 3 questions from a professor that have shaped the way he leads today. And he’s sharing them with you in this episode!  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss these questions and help you apply them to your own life and leadership. Key takeaways: -   What do you cry about? -   What do you sing about? -   What do you dream about? Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 3 Questions to Become a Better Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You...

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When John Maxwell was a freshman in college, he learned 3 questions from a professor that have shaped the way he leads today. And he’s sharing them with you in this episode! 

After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson discuss these questions and help you apply them to your own life and leadership.

Key takeaways:

-   What do you cry about?

-   What do you sing about?

-   What do you dream about?

Our BONUS resource for this episode is the 3 Questions to Become a Better Leader Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/MorePassion and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource."

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